Common Concerns: Frequent Legal Issues Between Landlords and Tenants

Question: What are some common residential housing disputes between landlords and tenants?

Answer:   Common disputes often arise from issues related to rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive behaviour, and the procedures for terminating occupancy.  Understanding the legal rights and obligations established by the Residential Tenancies Act 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17 can help both landlords and tenants minimize conflict.  VP Legal Services and Notary provides guidance that helps clients navigate these challenges effectively, fostering a harmonious rental relationship while ensuring compliance with relevant laws.

Common Residential Housing Disputes Involving Landlords and Tenants

A healthy relationship between landlords and tenants requires an understanding of key legal obligations and rights as established by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17, so as to avoid, or minimize conflict, arising from common dispute issues and concerns involving rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive behaviour, and the procedures for properly terminating occupancy.  Both landlords as well as tenants must be aware of the respective rights and duties to maintain a harmonious rental relationship.