Rental

Ontario’s N11 Agreement to End Tenancy: How Landlords and Tenants Part Ways the Right Way

Ontario's N11 is a mutual, voluntary agreement between landlord and tenant to end a tenancy. Per the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), both must sign freely, neither can be forced, and an N11 signed at the same time as the lease is void. Here are the rules, the difference from an N12, and what each side should watch for.

Short-Term Renting During the 2026 World Cup in Toronto: The Rules Before You Cash In

Toronto hosts 6 World Cup matches (June 12–July 2, 2026) and short-term rental demand is surging. But STR must be your principal residence, registration costs $390, entire-home rentals cap at 180 nights/year, and you collect 8.5% MAT. Here's the line for hosts and tenants.

How Ontario Landlords Legally Raise Rent: Guideline, N1/N2 Notices, and Exemptions Explained

Ontario's 2026 rent increase guideline is 2.1%. Learn how landlords must use N1 or N2 notices, the 90-day rule, 12-month rule, post-Nov 2018 exemptions, and above-guideline (AGI) applications.

Rental Move-In Inspection: What to Check When Renting a House in Ontario

Renting a house in Ontario? A complete move-in inspection checklist: standard lease, condition documentation, utility transfers, deposit rules (no damage deposits!), smoke and CO alarms. By Arthur Zhao.

Rent or Buy in the GTA in 2026? A Framework That Uses Numbers, Not Slogans

In 2026 the GTA average price is around $1.05M, the average one-bedroom rent about $2,246/month, and the policy rate 2.25%. Here's a rational rent-vs-buy framework — no fear-selling, just the math.

How to Spot a Rental Scam: 6 Red Flags Before You Pay

Per the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadians lost over $704M to fraud in 2025; rental scams typically cost a victim around $2,000. Here are 6 red flags that expose a fake listing before you pay.

How to Negotiate Rent in the GTA in 2026: A Renter’s Playbook

GTA rents are softening (average one-bedroom around $2,246/month in Q1 2026). Here's how renters can use market data, timing, and lease length to negotiate a better deal — with scripts.

Student Subletting in Ontario: The Legal Rules and Three Real Risks

Can a student sublet their Ontario rental? Yes — but you need written landlord consent, you can't overcharge, and you stay fully liable to the landlord. Here are the RTA rules and the three risks people miss.