Where do I complain about a landlord in Toronto?
TO: Complaints
- If you have a complaint about your landlord or your tenant, contact the Landlord and Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234 or visit TribunalsOntario.ca/ltb.
- If you have a human rights complaint, contact the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario at 1-866-598-0322 or visit TribunalsOntario.ca/hrto.
How do I contact the Landlord and Tenant Board in Ontario?
Contact the Landlord and Tenant Board, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by mail, fax, in-person or by telephone (toll free at 1-888-332-3234 ), to learn more about your rights and responsibilities.
Can tenants be evicted in Toronto?
Landlords are not legally entitled to evict tenants. Only the LTB, which is a provincial body, can authorize an eviction. Only if the LTB issues an eviction order, which happens after a hearing, will a tenant need to move out.
How do you deal with a rude landlord?
6 Ideas for Dealing with a Difficult Landlord
- Pay your bill. Paying your bill on time is the single most important thing you can do as a tenant.
- Be a good tenant.
- Know your rights.
- Pick your battles.
- Document everything.
- Communicate clearly.
What is landlord harassment Ontario?
Harassment. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 it is an offence: for a landlord (or someone acting on behalf of a landlord) to do things that would interfere with a tenant’s ability to enjoy living in their rental unit. to threaten, interfere with, or harass a tenant to move out of a rental unit.
Is the Ontario landlord and Tenant Board open?
Effective March 13, 2020, all front-line counter services are closed to the public until further notice. Given the closure of public counters, the LTB is not accepting in-person submission of documents. To confirm alternative options to submit documents, email [email protected] or call 1-888-332-3234 or 416-645-8080.