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Federal Government Tackles Housing Shortage by Exploring Airbnb Regulations

Housing Minister Sean Fraser revealed on Monday that the Canadian government is exploring potential measures to address the surge in short-term rentals, including those on Airbnb.

Protected: Landlord Struggles as Tenants Refuse to Vacate, Leaving Home Sale in Limbo

Despite diligently adhering to the Landlord and Tenant Act, the current tenants remain defiant, refusing to vacate.

Digital Transition Causes Backlog for the LTB

Recent data from Tribunals Ontario, published in June, reveals an increase in case backlog from 34,731 in March 2021 to 53,057 in March 2023.

Trouble Brewing: Brantford Homeowner’s Nightmare Tenant

Brantford homeowner Christopher Yong is facing a housing nightmare, caught in a web of alleged stealthy takeovers and extortion attempts by a troublesome tenant.

Living Wage in Ottawa Hits Record High, Affects Basic Expenses

Ottawa has landed on an undesirable list, topping the charts for the steepest increase in living wage among 10 regions in Ontario.

Rents Surge Across Canada, Windsor Witnesses Sharp Increase

Rental prices are on the rise in Windsor and throughout Canada, according to the latest findings from Rentals.ca.

Landlord Slapped with $47,000 Fine for Fire Code Violations in Sault Ste. Marie

A Sault Ste. Marie property owner, Garfield Leonard Brown, was handed a substantial $47,000 in fines by a fire prevention officer in provincial offences court due to violations of the Ontario Fire Code.

Rising Housing Dilemmas: Tenants Facing Bad-Faith Evictions Across Canada

Asking rents in Canada have soared to a new high of $2,117 per month, escalating the potential gains for landlords exploiting bad-faith eviction strategies.

LTB Caseload up 25% With Increased Personal Use Eviction In Toronto

Year-to-date data highlights an 80% increase in L2 applications based on N12s compared to the same period in 2022.

Provincial Part of HST Is Being Removed for New Ontario Rental Housing

The Ontario government is set to eliminate the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on new rental housing.

Canadian Real Estate Association Lowers Home Sales and Prices This Year

The Canadian Real Estate Association now anticipates a nearly 10 percent decrease in the number of residential properties changing hands compared to 2022.

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Toronto City Council Passes Renoviction Bylaw to Protect Tenants from Bad-Faith Landlords

Toronto, ON — November 14, 2024 — In a decisive move to safeguard renters...

Consent to Service by Email Under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)

In Ontario, landlords and tenants can agree to communicate via email for official notices...

E-Transfer Fraud! Brampton Landlord Falls Victim

A Brampton landlord is still reeling after two rent payments intended for him were...