Whether you've received an eviction notice, have an LTB hearing coming up, or are dealing with a landlord who isn't holding up their end of the lease, we can help you understand your rights and what to do next.
Housing disputes can feel overwhelming, especially when the outcome could affect where you live or your rental income. Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board process has strict rules and tight timelines. Getting proper guidance early can make a real difference.
People come to us with all kinds of housing situations. Some of the most common include:
If your situation is not on this list, that does not mean we cannot help. Start an intake and tell us what is happening.
Understanding LTB notices in Ontario
There are many different LTB forms and notices, each with different rules, timelines, and consequences. An N4 is not the same as an N5, and an N12 is very different from an N8. If you have received a notice, do not assume you understand what it means or what your options are without speaking to someone first.
Common notices tenants receive: N4 (non-payment), N5 (interference, damage, overcrowding), N6 (illegal act), N7 (serious impairment of safety), N8 (persistent late payment), N12 (personal use), N13 (demolition or conversion).
A licensed paralegal can represent you at the Landlord and Tenant Board. You do not need a lawyer for LTB matters, paralegals are fully authorized to appear and advocate on your behalf.
Submit your intake
Tell us what is happening in your own words. There is no wrong way to describe your situation, we just need to understand the basics.
We review your matter
A representative will review your intake and reach out to discuss whether and how we can help. This review is free.
We discuss your options
We will explain what your notice means, what your rights are, what the likely next steps are, and what representation might involve.
We get to work
If you decide to proceed, we prepare your case, handle the paperwork, and appear with you, or on your behalf, at your LTB hearing.
Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act governs most rental housing in the province. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, including rules about rent increases, maintenance standards, entry into a unit, evictions, and much more.
The Landlord and Tenant Board is the tribunal that resolves disputes under this Act. It handles hundreds of thousands of applications every year. Hearings can be conducted in person, by phone, or by video depending on the matter.
Whether you are a tenant trying to stay in your home or a landlord trying to enforce your rights, understanding the process and having someone in your corner makes a real difference.
An N4 is a Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-Payment of Rent. It is not an eviction order. It is a notice that gives you 14 days to pay the rent you owe or move out. If you pay the full amount within 14 days, the notice is void and the landlord cannot proceed to the LTB on that basis. If you have questions about your specific situation, we can help.
An N12 is a notice for personal use (meaning the landlord or a close family member is claiming they need the unit to live in. This notice has strict requirements. The landlord must pay you one month's compensation and the person named must genuinely move in. You have the right to dispute this at the LTB. Many N12s are challenged successfully.
An LTB hearing is a formal proceeding where both sides present their case to a Member (adjudicator). Evidence is reviewed, each party speaks, and the Member issues a decision. Having proper representation can make a significant difference in how your case is presented and understood.
Yes. Licensed paralegals are fully authorized to represent landlords and tenants at the Landlord and Tenant Board in Ontario. You do not need a lawyer for LTB matters.
Tenants in Ontario have the right to a unit that is maintained in good repair and meets health, safety, and housing standards. If your landlord is failing to make repairs, you may be able to file a T6 application at the LTB to compel repairs and seek a rent reduction or other remedy.
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