Legal Information - Housing Law

The Act

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

RTA Regulations

GENERAL - Ontario Reg. 516/06

MAINTENANCE STANDARDS - Ontario Reg. 517/06

Human Rights Code Regulation (Regarding Selecting Prospective Tenants)

BUSINESS PRACTICES PERMISSIBLE TO LANDLORDS IN SELECTING PROSPECTIVE TENANTS

FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION - Ontario Reg. 290/98

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.  See their site for information, FAQs, and tribunal forms.