Can I Smoke in my Apartment?
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Can I Smoke in my Apartment?

This is an incredibly common question tenants have on a regular basis. Smoking in apartment units arouses mixed responses from tenants and landlords alike. The short answer to “can I smoke in my apartment?” is: maybe. Read on for more information regarding smoking an apartment units!

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Renting With Pets in Ontario
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Renting With Pets in Ontario

Renting with pets in Ontario is a topic that garners a lot of attention. There are times when legislation says one thing but because a landlord says another, confusion arises. It is important to understand the governing legislation, your rights, and how this affects your living situation as a tenant. Read on to understand what renting with pets in Ontario looks like.

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How to Break Your Lease Early
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How to Break Your Lease Early

Sometimes life happens, and you’ll need to end your tenancy early. The LTB recognizes five reasons to end your tenancy early: (1) You and your landlord agree to end the lease early; (2) Find another individual to assign the lease/unit to; (3) Have the Landlord and Tenant Board (“LTB”) issue an order to end your tenancy agreement early; (4) You are the victim of sexual or domestic violence; and, (5) You entered into a tenancy agreement with your landlord on or after April 30, 2018 and the landlord did not give you the lease using a standard lease form. Read this blog for more information regarding each option and what the process with the Landlord and Tenant Board will look like.

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