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Possibly, but the landlord must apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board and establish an eligible basis. Spending money on renovations does not automatically permit a larger rent increase.
Reviewed by Rajiv Verma, Mortgage Broker · Sep 7, 2026
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Generally, at least 12 months must pass after the tenancy begins or the last lawful increase, and the landlord must give at least 90 days’ written notice using the proper form.
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No. Some units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the annual rent-increase guideline, but other Residential Tenancies Act rules can still apply.
Reviewed by Rajiv Verma, Mortgage Broker · Sep 7, 2026
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Ontario’s 2027 rent-increase guideline is 1.9% for most rent-controlled units. A landlord cannot automatically apply it whenever desired; timing, notice and exemptions still matter.
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A rent deposit is generally limited to the lesser of one month’s rent and one rental period. It must be used for the last rental period, and the landlord generally owes annual interest at the applicable guideline rate.
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Ontario’s standard lease is required for most residential tenancies signed on or after April 30, 2018, and the landlord must give the tenant a copy within 21 days after signing.
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A former tenant can bring a T5 application alleging bad-faith termination. The LTB may order financial remedies and can find the landlord, purchaser or both responsible depending on the facts.
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Purchaser-use termination generally requires at least 60 days’ notice ending on the proper rental-period or lease-term date, plus compensation equal to one month’s rent or an acceptable replacement unit by the required deadline.
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For an eligible sale, the purchaser, purchaser’s spouse, specified parents or children, or a qualifying caregiver may support purchaser-use termination. The property and good-faith occupation requirements must also fit.
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Search the HCRA Ontario Builder Directory before signing. It can show licensing status, experience, homes built and regulatory history, including project information and certain cancellations.
Reviewed by Rajiv Verma, Mortgage Broker · Sep 7, 2026
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