While we cannot assist landlords directly, we can offer referrals to other sources of help.  See our tip sheet below and links to other sources of information.

Printable Tip Sheets Prepared by the Community Advocacy & Legal Centre (All files in PDF format)

Landlord Information Sheet (2 pgs) - referrals for landlords, updated January 2008

Other Sources of Information (Links)

Landlord Self-Help Centre

Landlord and Tenant Board

The Law

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Affordable Housing Action Network

Hastings County Housing Programs Branch

Hastings Housing Resource Centre

Landlord Self-Help Centre

The Landlord's Self-Help Centre is a specialty clinic operating within the province-wide community legal clinic system and funded by Legal Aid Ontario.  It provides information, assistance and educational programs to Ontario's small scale landlords free of charge.

The clinic developed and launched the Landlord Learning Forum program in 2003.  That program provided an orientation for people thinking of becoming a landlord and was also intended to help landlords already in the business to build skills, enhance their knowledge base and gain a better understanding of the regulations that govern residential rental agreements and relationships in Ontario.

In 2005 the Landlord Self-Help Centre is developing a series of Landlord Learning Forums that will be available online.  The development of Online Landlord Learning will ensure that all landlords across the province have access to our program which will be available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  Click here to go to their Landlord Learning Forum page.

Landlord and Tenant Board

The Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal is now known as the Landlord and Tenant Board. The Landlord and Tenant Board’s role is to provide information about the RTA and to resolve disputes between most residential landlords and tenants.  Visit their "Help for Landlords" page for information applicable to landlords, what forms you need to use and instructions on how to complete them.  They also have a page specifically for landlord applications.

The Law

Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 - (RTA) Provincial legislation (effective Jan 31, 2007)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

At the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's website you can view or download a copy of their publication, Your Guide to Renting a Home.  It contains useful information for both renters and landlords. Also, they have a page with links to Provincial/Territorial fact sheets for every province. Visit their Renting in Ontario page for more information and links to other resources in Ontario.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP-Disabilities)

The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by low-income persons with disabilities.  Click the link above for more information or call 1-800-704-6488.

Affordable Housing Action Network (AHAN)

We'd like interested landlords to consider joining the Affordable Housing Action Network who have a common interest in renting more affordable housing options in the private rental market.

Hastings County Housing Programs Branch - Rent Supplements to Landlords

Hastings County's Housing Programs Branch is seeking vacant one-bedroom rental units for moderate income households.  Interested landlords can complete an application to participate in the Rent Supplement/Housing Allowance components of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program (AHP).  Selected landlords will receive funding from the County of Hastings to bridge the difference between the market rent and what an eligible household can afford to pay.   For details call:  Bob Fraser, Senior Supervisor, Housing Operations Hastings County Housing Programs Branch, (613) 968-3465, ext 4311.

Hastings Housing Resource Centre

The Hastings Housing Resource Centre provides assistance locating and securing immediate temporary and permanent housing.  They provide listings of available housing, information and support to tenants. Landlords can list units for free.  They also have a "Know Your Rights" page for landlords.