Plain-English guides, provincial law updates, and practical advice for Canadian renters — covering rent increases, eviction rules, deposits, and more.
Ontario's rent increase guideline for 2026 is set at 2.5%. Here's what that means for your rent, who is exempt, and what to do if your landlord goes over the limit.
British Columbia's 2026 rent increase cap is calculated using the CPI + 2% formula. Learn the rules, the required notice period, and how the RTB enforces limits.
Not every eviction notice in Ontario is valid. Learn what makes a notice invalid, what your rights are at the LTB, and how to file a T2 application for bad-faith eviction.
Deposit rules vary dramatically across Canada — from no deposits at all in Quebec to one month's rent in Alberta. Here's a province-by-province breakdown of what landlords can and cannot charge.
Some lease clauses look official but are actually unenforceable — or even illegal. Here are seven red flags to spot before you put pen to paper.
Moving out in Ontario involves more steps than most tenants realize. Follow this checklist to serve proper notice, document the unit, and protect your last month's rent deposit.