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Can My Landlord Remove My Vehicle From the Property in Ontario?
A landlord may enforce lawful parking rules, but towing a tenant’s vehicle depends on the lease, authority, notice, bylaws and circumstances.
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Can My Landlord Require Professional Carpet Cleaning in Ontario?
Ontario tenants owe ordinary cleanliness, but a lease does not automatically make professional carpet cleaning mandatory after every tenancy.
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Can My Landlord Make Me Pay Utilities That Aren’t in the Lease?
An Ontario landlord generally cannot unilaterally transfer included utility costs to a tenant. Learn why the lease and established rent matter.
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Can My Landlord Ban Window or Portable Air Conditioners in Ontario?
Air-conditioner restrictions in Ontario rentals depend on the lease, safety, installation, electricity costs and accommodation needs.
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Can My Landlord Install Security Cameras at My Rental in Ontario?
Ontario landlords may use cameras in some common areas for legitimate purposes, but placement, notice, audio and tenant privacy all matter.
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Can My Landlord Charge Me a Cleaning Fee in Ontario?
Ontario landlords generally cannot collect an automatic cleaning deposit or penalty. Tenants remain responsible for ordinary cleanliness and undue damage.
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Can My Landlord Require Post-Dated Cheques in Ontario?
Ontario landlords generally cannot require post-dated rent cheques or automatic debit. Learn what payment arrangements can be agreed to.
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Can My Landlord Charge a Rental Application Fee in Ontario?
Ontario landlords generally should not charge prospective tenants a non-refundable application or screening fee. Learn how deposits differ.
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Can My Landlord Ask for My Social Insurance Number in Ontario?
An Ontario landlord may request information for screening, but a SIN is highly sensitive and is not generally necessary to identify a…
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