TENANT ISSUES
Most tenants are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is the tribunal that deals with these tenancies. The LTB is an administrative tribunal that is less formal than a court. If a matter goes to the LTB the parties can try to settle the case through mediation. If necessary the matter will go to a hearing at which evidence is provided to an adjudicator who will listen to both sides and make a decision.
If your tenancy is covered by the RTA, landlords cannot take action against you unless you are given notice that tells you what the problem is and what the landlord is going to do. Often you can do something to stop any further action. Call us immediately for information and advice if you get any paperwork from your landlord.
*Please note: We do not provide services to landlords. For landlord support, please visit: www.landlordselfhelp.com
Information Poster & Tenant Tip Sheets
Resources
Steps to Justice
https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/housing-law/
Social Development Centre – Eviction Prevention
http://www.waterlooregion.org/eviction-prevention-waterloo-region or call: 519-579-3800
Tenants Right Information (Social Development Centre)
http://info.waterlooregion.org/navigate/
Community Justice Initiatives – Housing Mediation
www.cjiwr.com or call 519-744-6549
Starling Community Services
https://starlingcs.ca/housing
Landlord and Tenant Board
http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/ltb/
Your Legal Rights
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/legal-topic/housing-law
Community Legal Education Ontario
https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/resources-and-publications/pubs?language=en&field_legal_topic_tid_i18n=89
Lutherwood – Housing Services
https://www.lutherwood.ca/housing
Community Housing Access Centre (Region of Waterloo)
http://communityservices.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/housing/affordablecommunityhousing.asp
The Working Centre
http://www.theworkingcentre.org/tenants/185
