renting in Ontario

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.

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.

Ontario’s 2026 Rent Increase Guideline Is 2.1%: How Much Landlords Can Raise Rent

Ontario's 2026 rent increase guideline is 2.1% — the lowest in four years. Here's how the number is set, which units it covers, which units (first occupied after Nov 15, 2018) are exempt, and the right way for a landlord to raise rent legally.

Your Landlord Is in Power of Sale: Tenant Rights When the Mortgage Defaults in Ontario

If your landlord defaults and the property goes into power of sale or foreclosure in Ontario, can you be evicted? Here are your rights under the RTA, what to do, and what happens to your deposit.

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.

Should You Use the Same Agent to Sell and to Rent?

Selling and leasing are different skill sets. Arthur Zhao explains when one agent is enough, when you should split to specialists, and the trap in the common "if it won't sell, just rent it&