INDEX This references section numbers under each of the annotated statutes and regulations. The reference is preceded by the appropriate acronyms for each statute or regulation, as follows: Commercial Tenancies Act CTA; Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010 ECPA; Regulations made under the Human Rights Code HRCR; Landlord and Tenant Board Rules of Practice, made under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 LTBRP; Landlord and Tenant Board Interpretation Guidelines, made under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 LTBIG; Landlord and Tenant Board Landlord/Tenant Forms, made under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 LTBF; Mortgages Act MA; Ont. Reg. 389/10 OR; Ontario Non-Profit Housing Co-operatives Forms ONPHCO; Residential Complex Sales Representation Act RCSRA; Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 RTA; Regulations made under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 RTAR; Statutory Powers Procedure Act SPPA. Social Justice Tribunals Ontario Practice Directions SJTO PD A interpretation, RTA, s. 2(3) ABANDONED UNIT mobile home, RTA, s. 162 abandonment of rental unit, RTA, s. 79 order terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 79 restriction on recovery of possession, application by landlord for order RTA, s. 39 terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 79 arrears of rent when tenant abandons or ABATEMENT OF RENT vacates without notice, RTA, s. 88 breach of care home tenancy agreement, disposal of property RTA, s. 139(3) enforcement of landlord obligations, breach of electricity conservation RTA, s. 41(6) obligations, RTA, s. 137(9) 2 breach of mobile home park obligations, liability of landlord, RTA, s. 41(4) RTA, ss. 29(1), 30(1) 2, 161 tenant s claim to property, RTA, s. breach of repair obligations, RTA, ss. 42(4) 20(1), 29(1), 30(1) 2 unit abandoned, RTA, s. 42 former tenant s application where notice unit vacated, RTA, s. 41 given in bad faith, RTA, s. 57(3) 2 1133
ABATEMENT OF RENT (cont d) disposal of property, RTA, s. 41(6) 4 interference during repairs, RTAR, s. notice to new tenant, RTA, s. 115(3) 8(2), (4)-(8) AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE, see re assignment, sublet, RTA, s. 98(3) 4 Certificate of Service regulations re, RTA, 241(1) 12 AGENTS tenant applications, s.29 RTA, RTA, s. 31(1)(c) contingency fees, RTA, s. 214 tenants rights, LTBIG 6 harassment, RTA, s. 235(1) ACCELERATION CLAUSES in applications, RTA, s. 185(2) residential tenancies, RTA, s. 15 landlord as agent re mobile home, RTA, s. 156(2), (3) ACT AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE A application of Act, CTA, s. 2 TENANCY application of Act, RCSRA, s. 3 application to Board, RTA, s. 77 application of Act, RTA, ss. 3, 5-7 form, LTBF, N11 application of Act, SPPA, s. 3 motions to set aside order, RTA, s. applications under the Tenant Protection 77(6)-(8) Act, 1997, RTA, s. 242 notice, RTA, s. 37(3)-(4) conflict with other acts, RTA, s. 4 when void, RTA, s. 37(5) conflict with other parts, RTA, ss. 2-3 ALLOWANCE jurisdiction of Board, RTA, RTA, s. 168(2) capital expenditure, RTAR 516/06, s. 24 liberal construction of Act, SPPA, s. 2 carry forward, RTA, s. 126(11) orders under the Tenant Protection Act, AMENDMENT OF ORDER 1997, RTA, s. 244 residential tenancies, RTA, s. 210(4); provisions conflicting with Act void, LTBIG 15; LTBRP, R. 28; LTBF RTA, s. 4 Request to Amend an Order ; SPPA, s. purpose of, RTA, s. 1 21.1 termination only in accordance with, ANIMALS, see also Distress RTA, s. 37 cause for termination of tenancy, RTA, ACTION, see also Application, ss. 64-66, 76 Representative Actions, and see under no pet provisions void, RTA, s. 14 individual type of action APPEALS appeal where action brought or issue tried, CTA, s. 71 Board may appeal Court decision, RTA, s. 211 covenant, of, against assigns of grantors and lessors, CTA, s. 7 by landlord or tenant, RTA, s. 210(1) defined, CTA, s. 19(1) from order re writ of possession, CTA, s. 78 ADJOURNMENT, SPPA, s. 21, LTBIG 1 from summary determination of judge, ADMINISTRATIVE FINES CTA, s. 70 bad faith, RTA, s. 57(3) 3 notice of, RTA, s. 210(2) breach by landlord, RTA, s. 31(1)(d) of interim certificate, RTA, s. 220 1134
APPEALS (cont d) rent increases, RTA, s. 126, LTBIG 14 review of order, LTBRP, R. 29 rent reduction, RTA, s. 130 where action brought or issue tried, review of work order, RTA, s. 226 CTA, s. 71 screening, LTBRP, R. 8 APPLIANCES service of, RTA, s. 188; LTBRP, R. 10 defined, RTAR 517/06, s. 40 severance of, RTA, ss. 198(2), 199; electricity conservation obligations, LTBRP, R. 18 RTA, s. 137(7)(a) superintendent s premises, RTA, s. 94 APPLICATION, see also under tenant, by, RTA, s. 29 individual type of application Tenant Protection Act, 1997, RTA. s. amendment of, RTA, s. 200(1); LTBRP, 242 R. 16 withdrawal of, RTA, s. 200(2)-(4); arrears, RTA, s. 87 LTBRP, R. 17 combining of, RTA, ss. 186, 198; vexatious, RTA, s. 197; determine issues, to, RTA, s. 9 APPLICATION FOR A RENT distress, CTA, ss. 66 69 INCREASE ABOVE GUIDELINE, eviction, procedural issues, LTBIG, 10 RTA, ss. 126, 242(7), LTBIG 14; failure to comply with undertaking re LTBF, L5 rent, RTA, s. 122 APPLICATION FOR A RENT form, RTA, s. 185 REDUCTION, RTA, ss. 130, 132, 133; frivolous, RTA, s. 197 LTBF, T3 illegal charges or rent, RTA, s. 135 APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF A immediate, RTA, s. 71 WORK ORDER, RTA, s. 226; LTBF, L6 increase above guideline, RTA, s. 126; LTBIG 14 APPORTIONMENT information requirements, RTAR conditions on severance, CTA, s. 9 516/06, s. 23 ARM S LENGTH, RTAR 516/06, s. 25 joining, RTA, s. 198(1) landlord, by, RTA, s. 69 ARREARS material to be filed with, RTAR 516/06, application for order for payment of, s. 22 RTA, s. 87 municipal taxes, RTA, ss. 131-133 effect of payment, RTA, ss. 45 no reasonable cause of action, RTA, ss. tenant abandons or vacates without 197 notice, RTA, s. 88 non-payment of rent, CTA, s. 74 ASSIGNMENT, see also Bankruptcy, notice in bad faith, RTA, s. 57 Reversion parties, RTA, s. 187 bankruptcy, CTA, s. 38 previous order, RTA, s. 78 consent withheld refusing to accept or proceed, LTBRP, application to court, CTA, s. 23(2) R. 9 application to Board, RTA, s. 98(1)- remedy period, RTA, s. 70 (2) 1135
ASSIGNMENT (cont d) Board may appeal Court decision, consequences of assignment, RTA, s. RTA, s. 211 95(8) rights, RTA, s. 210 landlord options applications general request, RTA, s. 95(2) information to accompany, RTAR specific request, RTA, s. 95(3) 516/06, s. 53 landlord refusal or non-response, RTA, screening, LTBRP, R. 8 s. 95(4) binding order, RTA, s. 209 licence or consent not to be unreasonably withheld, CTA, s. 23(1) Board notice order re assignment, RTA, s. 98(3) generally, RTAR 516/06, s. 54 eviction with termination order, RTA, service of notice, RTAR 516/06, s. s. 98(6) 55 relief against forfeiture not available, combining applications, RTA, s. 186 CTA, s. 20(7)(a) communications with Board, LTBRP, R. residential tenancies, RTA, ss. 95, 98 3 rights of assignee, CTA, s. 38(2) computation of time, LTBRP, R. 4 tenant s notice when assignment conditions in order, RTA, s. 204 refused,, RTA, s. 96 contingency fees, RTA, s. 214; RTAR ATTORNMENT 516/06, s. 60 nullity, of, to stranger, CTA, s. 61 decision tenant not to be prejudiced, CTA, s. notice of, RTA, s. 208 62(2) deduction of rent, RTA, s. 207 where not necessary, CTA, s. 62(1) disclosure rules, LTBRP, R. 19 BANKRUPTCY document election to surrender, CTA, s. 39(1) electronic, RTA, s. 213; RTAR lien of landlord, CTA, s. 38(1) 516/06, s. 59 rights of assignee, CTA, s. 38(2) filing, LTBRP, R. 6 rights of sub-tenants, CTA, s. 39(2) how given, RTA, s. 191 settlement of disputes, CTA, s. 39(3) how given to Board, RTA, s. 192 BASE YEAR electronic documents, RTA, s. 213; RTAR 516/06, s. 59 defined, RTAR 516/06, s. 19(1) employees, RTAR 516/06, s. 52 BED AND BREAKFAST expeditious procedures, RTA, s. 18 exemption from RTA, RTA, s. 5(a) filings in electronic format, RTAR BOARD PROCEEDINGS, see also 516/06, s. 59 Tribunal final order, RTA, s. 209 administration and powers, RTAR financial matters, RTAR 516/06, s. 57 516/06, ss. 52 60 agreement to settle matter, RTA, s. 206 findings, RTA, s. 202 appeal form of application, RTA, s. 185 appeal housing assistance 1136
BOARD PROCEEDINGS (cont d) SPPA applies, RTA, s. 184 determinations relating to, RTA, s. substantial compliance sufficient, RTA, 203 s. 212 information to accompany application, time RTAR 516/06, s. 53 Board may extend, shorten, RTA, s. initiative of the Board, LTBRP, R. 2 190; RTAR 516/06, s. 56; LTBRP, R. interest, RTA, s. 207 15 joinder and severance of applications, generally, RTA, s. 193 RTA, s. 198, 199 where Board may dismiss, RTA, s. 197 mediation, RTA, s. 194; LTBRP, R. 13 BOARDING HOUSE minimum amount in orders, RTAR rental unit, RTA, s. 2(1) 516/06, s. 58 monetary jurisdiction, RTA, s. 207 BUILDING CODE money guards, RTAR 517/06, s. 24(1)(b) jurisdiction, RTA, s. 207 sewage system, RTAR 517/06, s. 35(3) minimum amount in orders, RTAR BUSINESS PRACTICES WHEN 516/06, s. 58 SELECTING TENANTS, HRCR paid to Board, RTA, s. 195; LTBRP, 290/98 R. 31 CABINETS, CUPBOARDS AND notice COUNTER TOPS by Board, RTA, s. 189 maintenance standards, RTAR 517/06, s. how given, RTA, s. 191 38 how given to Board, RTA, s. 192; CABLE TELEVISION RTAR 516/06, ss. 54-55 additional services, RTA, ss. 123(1), of decision, RTA, s. 208 125; RTAR 516/06, s. 16(1) order final, binding, RTA, s. 209 CANVASSERS, RTA, s. 28 order payment, RTA, s. 205 CAPITAL CARRY FORWARD other powers of Board, RTA, s. 201 increase in lawful rent, RTA, s. 126(11) parties, RTA, s. 187 infrastructure work, RTA, s. 167; recording of proceedings, allowing, RTAR 516/06, s. 51 LTBRP, R. 25 refusal to proceed CAPITAL EXPENDITURE if money owing, RTA, s. 196; agreement by landlord to carry out LTBRP, R. 9 capital expenditure, RTA, s. 121 rent, deduction, RTA, s. 207 allowance, RTAR 516/06, s. 24 restricting public access, LTBRP, R. 24 application, RTA, s. 126(1) service, RTA, s. 188; LTBRP, R. 5, 10 defined, RTAR 516/06, s. 18(1) certificates of service, RTA, s. infrastructure work, RTA, s. 167; 188(3); LTBRP, R. 11 RTAR 516/06, s. 51 settle, agreement to, RTA, s. 206 rent increase, RTA, ss. 126, 127 severing application, RTA, s. 199; rent reduction, RTA, s. 129 LTBRP, R. 18 rules, RTAR 516/06, s. 24 1137
CARE HOME CLEANLINESS, see also Maintenance agreement required, RTA, s. 139 landlord responsibility to repair, RTA, s. assignment, RTA, s. 143 20; RTAR 517/06, s. 44 care home information package (CHIP), tenant responsibility, RTA, s. 33 RTA, s. 140; RTAR 516/06, s. 47 COMMISSION care services defined, RTA, s. 2(1); illegal additional charge, RTA, s. RTAR 516/06, s. 2 134(1)(a) certain changes permitted, RTA, s. 151 COMMON AREAS defined, RTA, s. 2(1); RTAR 516/06, s. 1 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. 26, 44 entry check conditions, RTA, s. 142 COMPENSATION ORDER external care providers, RTA, s. 147 breach by landlord, RTA, s. 30(1)5 information to tenants, RTA, s. 140; RTAR 516/06, s. 47 damage, RTA, s. 89 notice generally, RTA, s. 30(1)5 increased charges, RTA, s. 150 misrepresentation of income, RTA, s. 90 rent increase, RTA, s. 116; LTBF, N3 overholding subtenant, RTA, s. 102 termination, RTA, ss. 144 146 unauthorized occupant, RTA, s. 103 order transferring tenancy, RTA, s. 148 unit not vacated, RTA, s. 86 rent control, RTA, s. 149 CONDOMINIUMS tenancy agreement conversion to, RTA, s. 51 right to consult, RTA, s. 141 personal use by purchaser, RTA, s. termination, RTA, ss. 144-146 49(2) CARE SERVICES CONFLICT OF INTEREST defined, RTA, s. 2(1); RTAR 516/06, s. Board members, RTA, s. 172 2 CONSENT CARETAKER S PREMISES, see apportionment of utility costs, RTA, s. Superintendent s Premises 138 CARRY FORWARD assignment of tenancy, RTA, s. 95, 98 increase in lawful rent, RTA, s. 126(11) assignment of tenancy, care homes, RTA, s. 143 infrastructure work, RTA, s. 167; RTAR 516/06, s. 51 assignment without consent, RTA, s. 104 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE entry, RTA, ss. 25-27 approved form, RTA, s. 188(3); LTBRP, R. 11; LTBF Certificate of Service landlord s consent to alteration of a locking system, RTA, s. 35 CHATTELS, see Goods subletting in care homes, RTA, s. 143 CHIMNEY subletting rental unit, RTA, s. 97, 98 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. tenant s right to sell mobile home, RTA, 17, 21(1) s. 156 1138
CONTINGENCY FEE running with land, RTA, s. 18 allowed amount, RTAR 516/06, s. 60 CROPS, see also Standing Crops generally, RTA, s. 214 defined, CTA, s. 1 CONVERSION execution, CTA, s. 57 compensation, RTA, ss. 52, 54 CROWN LIBAILITY, RTA, s. 232(2) condominium, RTA, s. 51 DAMAGE, see also Maintenance, non-residential use, RTA, ss. 50, 52, 54 Repairs notice, RTA, s. 50 compensation for, RTA, ss. 30(1) (5), tenant s right of first refusal, RTA, ss. 31(1) (6), 89 51(5), 53 tenant s responsibility for repair, RTA, COOPERATIVES s. 34 exemptions, RTA, ss. 5(c), 7 termination for damages to premises, RTA, ss. 62, 63; LTBF, N5, N7 non-profit housing co-operative defined, RTA, s. 2(1) DAMAGES CORRECTIONAL INSITUTION mitigation, RTA, s. 16 exemption, RTA, s. 5(d) DEATH OF TENANT COSTS disposal of property, RTA, ss. 92, 163 order re, RTA, ss. 204(2), 210(5); reasonable access, RTA, ss. 91(2), 163 LTBIG 3, LTBRP, R. 27 termination of tenancy, RTA, ss. 91(1), power of tribunal to make orders, SPPA, 163 s. 17.1 DEDUCTION FROM RENT ORDER, repair by tenant, RTA, ss. 30(1)5, RTA, s. 207(5) 31(1)(b) DEFAULT ORDERS rules re operating, RTAR 516/06, s. 24 Tenant Protection Act, RTA, s. 242(2) scale of costs, on application before judge, CTA, s. 72 CAMPGROUND exemption, RTA, s. 5(a) COTTAGES exemptions, RTA, s. 5(a) land lease community, defined, RTA, s. 2(1) DEFINITIONS 12 month period, RTAR 516/06, ss. 11(2), 12(8) abandoned, RTA, s. 2(3) action, CTA, s. 19(1) advertise for sale, RCSRA, s. 1 alternate dispute resolution mechanism, SPPA, s. 4.8(2) land lease home, defined, RTA, s. 2(1) appliances, RTAR 517/06, s. 40(2) COVENANTS arm s length, RTAR 516/06, s. 25 actions of grantors and lessors against, base year, RTAR 516/06, ss. 19(1), CTA, s. 7 43(1), 45(1) conflicting with Act, RTA, s. 4 Board, RTA, s. 2(1) interdependent, RTA, s. 17 capital expenditure, RTAR 516/06, s. restriction on waiver of, RTA, s. 37(5) 18(1) 1139
DEFINITIONS (cont d) Minister, RTA, s. 2(1) care home, RTA, s. 2(1); RTAR 516/06, Ministry, RTA, s. 2(1) s. 1 mobile home, RTA, s. 2(1) care services, RTA, s. 2(1); RTAR 516/06, s. 2 mobile home park, RTA, s. 2(1) control, RTAR 516/06, s. 25 mortgagee, MA, s. 44 crops, CTA, s. 1 municipal property tax, RTAR 516/06, s. 41(2) current utility costs, RTAR 516/06, s. 35(10) municipal taxes and charges, RTA, s. 2(1) electronic hearing, SPPA, s. 1(1) municipality, SPPA, s. 1(1) exterior common areas, RTAR 517/06, s. 1 non-profit housing co-operative, RTA, s. 2(1) extraordinary increase, RTA, s. 126(2) oral hearing, SPPA, ss. 1(1), 134(1) family, RTAR 516/06, s. 25 person, RTA, s. 2(1), SPPA, s. 1(2) fine, fee or costs, RTA, s. 196(2) physical integrity, RTAR 516/06, s. guard, RTAR 517/06, s. 1 18(1) guideline, RTA, s. 2(1) possession, RTA, s. 61(3) habitable space, RTAR 517/06, s. 1 prescribed, RCSRA, s. 1; RTA, s. 2(1) hearing previously admitted evidence, SPPA, s. generally, SPPA, s. 1(1) 15.1(2) oral, SPPA, s. 1(1) proceeding, SPPA, s. 1(1) written, SPPA, s. 1(1) production, RTA, s. 61(3) illegal drug, RTA, s. 61(3) reference year, RTAR, 516/06, ss. 19(1), incurred, RTAR 516/06, s. 18(1) 43(1), 45(1) infrastructure work, RTA, s. 167(2); regulations, RCSRA, s. 1; RTA, s. 2(1) RTAR 516/06, s. 51; related person, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(2) interest, RCSRA, s. 1 rent, RTA, s. 2(1) interior common areas, RTAR 519/06, s. rental unit, MA, s. 44; RTA, ss. 2(1), 44(2) 2(4) judge, CTA, s. 65 representative, SPPA, s. 1(1) land lease community, RTA, s. 2(1) residential complex, MA, s. 44; land lease home, RTA, s. 2(1) RCSRA, s. 1; RTA, s. 2(1) landlord, CTA, s. 1; MA, s. 44; RTA, s. residential unit, MA, s. 44; RTA, s. 2(1) 2(1) Rules, RTA, s. 2(1) lawful rent, RTA, s. 113 security, RCSRA, s. 1 lease, CTA, s. 19(1) security deposit, RTA, s. 105(2) lessee, CTA, s. 19(1) services and facilities, RTA, s. 2(1) lessor, CTA, s. 19(1) sewage system, RTAR 516/06, s. 35(3) licence, SPPA, s. 1(1) sign, RTAR 516/06, s. 59 local board, RTAR 516/06, s. 19(1) similar market transactions, RTAR mining lease, CTA, s. 19(1) 516/06, s. 25(2) 1140
DEFINITIONS (cont d) DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE single family home, MA, s. 45 reduction in rent, RTA, s. 130 smart meter, RTA, s. 137(1) DISORDERLY HOUSES spouse, CTA, s. 1; MA, s. 44; RTA, s. re-entry, CTA, s. 18(2) 2(1) standing crops, CTA, s. 1 DISTRESS statutory power of decision, SPPA, s. appeals, CTA, ss. 70 73 1(1) application to court, CTA, ss. 66 69 sublet, RTA, s. 2(2) arrears on lease determined, for, CTA, s. subsidiary dwelling unit, MA, s. 45(4) 41 subtenant, RTA, s. 2(1) beasts superintendent s premises, RTA, s. 2(1) conditional exemption of certain beasts, CTA, s. 46 tenancy agreement, MA, s. 44; RTA, s. 2(1) generally, CTA, ss. 46, 51 tenant, CTA, ss. 1, 31(1); MA, s. 44; cattle, CTA, s. 45(1) RTA, s. 2(1); RTAR 516/06, s. 3 chattels, CTA, s. 47 trafficking, RTA, s. 61(3) disputes, CTA, s. 66 Tribunal, SPPA, s. 1(1) exemption of goods, seizure under under-lease, CTA, s. 19(1) execution and by distress, CTA, ss. 30, 56 under-lessee, CTA, s. 19(1) fraudulent removal under-tenant, CTA, s. 32(1) generally, CTA, ss. 48 50 utilities, RTA, s. 2(1) penalty, CTA, s. 50 vital services, RTA, s. 2(1); RTAR 516/06, s. 4 right of landlord to break open houses, CTA, s. 49 vital services bylaw, RTA, s. 215 right of landlord to distrain goods, washroom, RTAR 517/06, s. 12(3) CTA, s. 48 work, RTAR 516/06, s. 8(1) grains, etc., CTA, s. 44 written hearings, SPPA, s. 1(1) irregularities, CTA, s. 54 DEMISE livestock, CTA, s. 45(1) effect of lease, CTA, s. 11 personal representatives, CTA, s. 60 DEMOLITION pound breach or rescue, CTA, s. 52 compensation, RTA, s. 52 reasonableness, CTA, s. 43 notice, RTA, s. 50 rent termination order, RTA, s. 73 not due, CTA, s. 55(2) paid, goods taken in execution not to DEPOSIT be removed until, CTA, s. 56(1) rent deposit, RTA, ss. 106, 107 seck, for, CTA, s. 40 security, RTA, s. 105 residential tenancies, RTA, s. 40 DISCLOSURE sale of, CTA, s. 53 rules, LTBRP, R. 19 standing crops 1141
DISTRESS (cont d) ERROR generally, CTA, s. 45(2) correction of, SPPA, s. 21.1 liability of purchaser, CTA, s. 45(6) EVICTION sale of, CTA, s. 45(5) application, RTA, s. 69 satisfying distress of standing crops, eviction for an illegal act or business, CTA, s. 45(4) LTBIG 9, RTA, s. 61 wrongful eviction for failure to pay rent, LTBIG generally, CTA, s. 55 11, RTA, s. 74 where no rent due, CTA, s. 55(2) eviction for personal use, LTBIG 12, EDUCATIONAL INSITUTION RTA, ss. 48, 49, 72 exemption, RTA, s. 5(g) powers of board, RTA, ss. 83(1), 242(3) procedural issues regarding eviction ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS, RTA, s. applications, LTBIG 10 213 relief from eviction, LTBIG 7 ELECTRONIC HEARINGS refusing or delaying eviction, LTBIG 7 defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) with termination order, RTA, ss. 32, generally, LTBRP, R. 21, SPPA, s. 52 98(6) ELEVATORS EVICTION ORDERS maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. amending an order, LTBIG 15 43 contents, RTA, s. 74(3) EMPLOYMENT-RELATED effect of order, RTA, s. 85 ACCOMMODATION effective date, RTA, s. 80 exemption, RTA, s. 5(h) expedited order, RTA, s. 84 ENJOYMENT, REASONABLE expiry date, RTA, s. 81 landlord not to interfere with, RTA, s. hearings, RTA, s. 82 22; RTAR 516/06, s. 8 power of Board, RTA, ss. 83, 242(3) offence, RTA, s. 235(1) refusal, RTA, s. 83(3) tenant application, RTA, ss. 29(3); review of an order, LTBIG 8 RTAR 516/06, s. 8 void if arrears paid, RTA, ss. 74(4) (8), termination if substantial interference (11)-(14) with, RTA, s. 64 EVIDENCE ENTRY false or misleading, RTA, s. 197(2) by canvassers, RTA, s. 28 refusal to consider, RTA, s. 195(4), entry with notice 242(6) contents of notice, RTA, s. 27(3) rent control applications generally, RTA, s. 27 documents filed, RTAR 516/06, s. 15 to carry out inspection of rental unit, RTA, s. 27(1) 4 EXCESS RENT, RTA, ss. 134(1), 135 entry without notice, RTA, s. 26 EXECUTION mobile home park, RTA, s. 166 goods taken, CTA, s. 56 mortgagee, MA, s. 50 growing crops, CTA, s. 57 1142
EXEMPTIONS FROM ACT Developmental Services Act, RTA, s. 6(1)(b) from RTA, RTA s. 5 Homes for Special Care Act, RTA, s. 6(1)(a) FORFEITURE, see also Leases relief against forfeiture relief from, CTA, ss. 20(1), (7) restrictions, CTA, s. 19(2) under-lessees, protection of, CTA, s. 21 FORMS, see also LTBF acronym for full re 12-month rule, RTA, s. 7(2) selection of forms, as well as page 597 re notice of rent increase, RTA, s. 7(3) form of application, RTA, s. 185(1) relating to rent, RTA, s. 6(2) FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES, relating to social, etc., housing, RTA, s. LTBRP, R. 7 7(1) FRIVOLOUS CLAIM rent geared-to-income, RTA, s. 8 generally, RTA, s. 197 EXPEDITIOUS PROCEDURES, RTA, s. FRUSTRATION 183; LTBRP, R. 1 doctrine, RTA, s. 19 EXTERIOR COMMON AREAS GARBAGE defined, RTAR 517/06, s. 1 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. 45 26 GOOD FAITH FAILURE TO PAY RENT, EVICTION FOR landlord requires possession, RTA, ss. 48(1), 72 application, RTA, s. 74; LTBF, L1 demolition, conversion, repairs, RTA, s. guideline, LTBIG 11 73 FAMILY dismissal of application, RTA, s. 197 defined, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(2) purchase personally requires unit, RTA, ss. 49, 72 FARM, see also Crops, Distress GOODS exemption, RTA, s. 5(j) agent in default, CTA, s. 31 FEES declaration by boarder, tenant or lodger, contingency fees, RTA, s. 214; RTAR CTA, s. 32 516/06, s. 60 exempt from seizure, CTA, ss. 30, 31 set by Board, RTA, s. 181 fraudulently carrying off, CTA, ss. 48, witness, LTBRP, App. B 50 FINISHES AND MATERIALS fraudulently kept elsewhere, CTA, ss. 49, 50 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. 37, 39 not property of tenant, CTA, s. 31 procedures for seizing, CTA, ss. 33 37 FLOOR, STAIR, VERANDA, ETC. maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. GRAIN 37 distress, CTA, s. 44 1143
GUARD review of, LTBIG 8 defined, RTAR 517/06, s. 1 payment into the Board, LTBIG 2 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. personal use, eviction for, LTBIG 12 24 procedural issues regarding eviction applications, LTBIG 10 GUIDELINE publication, RTA, s. 120(3) abandonment of a rental unit, LTBIG 4 relief from eviction, LTBIG 7 adjourning and rescheduling hearings, LTBIG 1 administrative fines, LTBIG 16 agreement to increase rent above, RTA, s. 121 amending an order, LTBIG 15 application for rent increase above, RTA, s. 126; RTAR 516/06, ss. 18 34; LTBIG 14; LTBF L5 refusing or delaying an eviction, LTBIG 7 rent increase above guideline, applications for, LTBIG 14 review of an order, LTBIG 8 HABITABLE SPACE defined, RTAR 517/06, s. 1 Board Powers, LTBIG 13 HARASSMENT breach of maintenance obligations, general principles, LTBIG 6 LTBIG 5 landlord not to harass, RTA, s. 23 calculation, RTA, s. 120(2) offence, RTA, s. 235(1) capital carry forward, RTA, s. 126(11) orders, RTA, ss. 29(1)4, 31 costs, LTBIG 3 tenant not to harass, RTA, s. 36 defined, RTA, s. 2(1); HEARINGS determination of, RTA, s. 120(2) adjournments, SPPA, s. 21; LTBIG 1 eviction admissibility of evidence, SPPA, s. 15 for an illegal act or business, LTBIG contempt proceedings, SPPA, s. 13 9 definitions, SPPA, s. 1(1) for failure to pay rent, LTBIG 11 disclosure rules, LTBRP, R. 19 for personal use, LTBIG 12 dispositions without, SPPA, s. 4.1 procedural issues regarding, LTBIG 10 electronic relief from, LTBIG 7 defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) failure to pay rent, eviction for, LTBIG generally, SPPA, s. 5.2; LTBRP, R. 11 21 fines, administrative, LTBIG 16 non-attendance, SPPA, s. 7 harassment and related tenant notice, SPPA, s. 6 applications, LTBIG 6 oral Human Rights, LTBIG 17 defined, SPPA, ss. 1(1) illegal act or business, eviction for, pre-hearing conferences, SPPA, s. 5.3; LTBIG 9 LTBRP, R. 20 order previously admitted evidence, SPPA, s. amending, LTBIG 15 15.1 1144
HEARINGS (cont d) INCURRED recording of proceedings, LTBF defined, RTAR 516/06, s. 18(1) Request for Hearing Recording ; LTBRP R. 25; SPPA, ss. 20 INFRASTRUCTURE WORK rescheduling, LTBIG 1 defined, RTA, s. 167(2); RTAR 516/06, restricting public access to, LTBRP R. s. 51 24; SPPA, ss. 9 increased capital expenditures, RTA, s. rights to counsel, SPPA, ss. 10, 11 167(1) witnesses, SPPA, ss. 11, 12, 14, 15.2; INSECTS LTBRP, R. 23 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. written 46 defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) INSOLVENCY, see Bankruptcy generally, SPPA, s. 5.1; LTBRP R. INSPECTIONS 22 charges, RTAR 517/06, ss. 48, 49 HEATING powers of inspector, RTA, s. 230 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. work order, RTA, ss. 225, 226 15 18, 41 INSPECTORS HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION powers, RTA, s. 230 exemption, RTA, s. 5(e) work order, RTA, ss. 225, 226 HOTEL INTERESSE TERMINI, RTA, s. 13 exemption, RTA, s. 5(a) INTEREST HUMAN RIGHTS CODE (HRC) defined, RCSRA, s. 1 conflict with RTA, RTA, s. 3(4) rent deposit, RTA, ss. 106(6), (8), (9) selecting tenants, HRCR 290/98; RTA, s. 10 INTERIOR CLADDING ILLEGAL ACT, TRADE OR maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. BUSINESS 39(1) application for eviction order, RTA, ss. INTERIOR COMMON AREAS 69(1), (2); LTBIG 9 defined, RTAR 517/06, s. 44(2) definitions, RTA, s. 61(3); LTBIG 9 maintenance standards, RTAR 517/06, s. eviction for, LTBIG 9 44 notice of termination, RTA, s. 61(1) illegal activity involving drugs, RTA, J ss. 61(2), (3) JUDGE order terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 75 application to ILLEGAL CHARGES by landlord, against overholding generally, RTA, s. 134 tenant, CTA, s. 74 subletting, RTA, s. 134(3) by landlord or tenant, CTA, s. 66(2) tenant applications, RTA, s. 135; LTBF, definition, CTA, s. 65 T1 jurisdiction of, CTA, s. 68 1145
JUDGE (cont d) LANDLORD order of judge pending determination of abuse of Board s process under RTA, dispute, CTA, s. 67 RTA, s. 197 where decision final, CTA, s. 69 defined, CTA, s. 1; MA, s. 44; RTA, s. 2(1) JUDGMENT FOR PAYMENT information to be provided by, RTA, s. residential tenancies, RTA, s. 205 11 JURISDICTION person deemed to be landlord, MA, s. Board, RTA, s. 168(2) 47(3) responsibilities under the Act, MA, s. K 47(3) KEY DEPOSIT, RTA, s. 134(1)(a) changing locks, RTA, s. 24 entry by canvassers, RTA, s. 28 L entry with notice, RTA, s. 27 LAND LEASE COMMUNITY entry without notice, RTA, s. 26 application of Act, RTA, s. 152(2) not to harass, RTA, s. 23 not to interfere with reasonable assignment, RTA, s. 159 enjoyment, RTA, s. 22 assignment of existing tenancy privacy, RTA, s. 25 agreement, RTA, s. 165 re services, RTA, s. 21 death of owner, RTA, s. 163 to repair, RTA, s. 20 defined, RTA, ss. 2(1) tenant relations, CTA, s. 3 entrance and exit fees, RTA, s. 166 increased capital expenditures, RTA, s. LAWFUL RENT, see also Rent Control 167 12-month period, RTAR 516/06, s. 11(2) landlord s responsibility, RTA, ss. 20, 161; RTAR 517/06, ss. 30 36 agreement to increase/decrease rent, RTA, ss. 121 123 park rules, RTA, s. 154 assignment without consent, RTA, s. property taxes, RTA, s. 155 104(3) restraint of trade, RTA, s. 160 calculation, RTAR 516/06, s. 12 rules relating to rent, RTA, s. 165 deemed, RTA, s. 136 tenant s responsibility, RTA, ss. 33, 34, general rules, RTA, ss. 111, 112; RTAR 36 516/06, s. 12 tenant s right to sell landlord s duty, RTA, s. 110 for sale sign, RTA, s. 158 new tenant, RTA, s. 113 generally, RTA, s. 156 notice of rent increase, RTA, s. 116; landlord s right of first refusal, RTA, LTBF, N1, N2, N3, N10 s. 157 rent increase above guidelines termination of tenancies, RTA, ss. application, RTA, s. 126; RTAR 516/06, 162 164 ss. 18 34 LAND LEASE HOME defined, RTA, ss. 2(1) 1146
LAWFUL RENT (cont d) forfeiture services, facilities, privileges, position, CTA, s. 20(5) accommodations or things prescribed, RTAR 516/06, s. 16 right under covenant, CTA, s. 16 Strong Communities Housing Allowance LESSOR Program Toronto Pilot, and, RTAR defined, CTA, s. 19(1) 516/06, ss. 11(1)3, 12(7) right of entry, CTA, s. 16 LEASE, see also Lessee, Lessor, Tenancy Agreement LIABILITY care homes, defined, RTA, s. 2(1) Board lawyer, RTA, s. 232(1) chief, CTA, s. 63 Board member or employee, RTA, s. 232(1) defined, CTA, s. 19(1) Crown, RTA, s. 232(2) frustration of contract, RTA, s. 19 inspector or investigator, RTA, s. 232(1) invalid landlord re abandoned property, RTA, deemed confirmation, CTA, s. 12 ss. 41(4), 42(8), 162(7) duty to accept confirmation, CTA, s. Ministry officer or employee, RTA, s. 13 232(1) grantor continuing in ownership, LICENCE CTA, s. 14 definition, SPPA, s. 1(1) power of leasing deemed, CTA, s. 15 partial, restricted operation, CTA, s. 25 relief against forfeiture, CTA, ss. 19(2), 20(1) LIGHTING application of Commercial Tenancies maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. Act, CTA, ss. 20(6), (7) 19 right of entry under statute, CTA, s. LIMITATION PERIODS 20(2) assignment or sublet, consent, RTA, ss. stay of proceedings, CTA, s. 20(4) 98(2) renewal outside Ontario discoverability rule and, RTA, ss. 29(2), conditions, CTA, s. 64(4) 57(2), 98(2), 100(2), 122(2), 130(5), costs, CTA, s. 64(6) 135(4) discretion of court to direct action be money collected illegally, RTA, ss. brought, CTA, s. 64(3) 135(4) generally, CTA, s. 64 notice, bad faith, RTA, ss. 57(2) premiums, how to be paid, CTA, s. reduction in services, RTA, ss. 130(5) 64(5) rent increases, RTA, ss. 122(2) validity of new lease, CTA, s. 64(2) tenant applications, RTA, ss. 29(2) who may renew, CTA, s. 64(1) unauthorized occupancy, RTA, ss. restriction of power in lease, CTA, s. 24 100(2) superior, CTA, s. 21 LIQUIDATORS, see Bankruptcy LESSEE LIVESTOCK defined, CTA, s. 19(1) distress, CTA, s. 45 1147
LIVING ACCOMMODATION heating, RTAR 517/06, ss. 15 18, 41 exemptions from RTA, RTA, s. 5 inspection charge, RTAR 517/06, ss. 48-49 LOCAL BOARD landlord obligations defined, RTAR 516/06, s. 19(1) breach of, LTBIG 5, RTA, ss. 29, 30 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS generally, RTA, s. 20(1) taxes, CTA, s. 27 lighting, RTAR 517/06, ss. 19, 22-23 LOCKERS locker and storage rooms, RTAR maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. 517/06, s. 42 42 mobile home park, RTAR 517/06, ss. 30 36 LOCKS obligations, breach of guidelines, alteration LTBIG 5 by landlord, RTA, ss. 24, 29 parking garage, RTAR 517/06, s. 28 tenant recover possession, RTA, s. plumbing, RTAR 517/06, ss. 9 12 31(3) potable water, RTAR 517/06, s. 31 by tenant, RTA, ss. 35(1), (2), (3) refrigerator, RTAR 517/06, ss. 27, 40 LODGE rent reduction, RTA, s. 30 exemption, RTA, s. 5(a) rodents, vermin and insects, RTAR LODGER 517/06, s. 46 distress, no property in goods, CTA, s. standards 32 application, RTA, s. 224(1) generally, RTAR 517/06 M good workmanship, RTAR 517/06, s. MAINTENANCE, see also Repairs 3 appliances, RTAR 517/06, s. 40 inspection, RTA, ss. 224(3), (4), (5), 230 balcony, RTAR 517/06, ss. 29, 37 municipal property standards, RTAR cabinets, cupboards and counter tops, 517/06, s. 4 RTAR 517/06, s. 38 responsibility, RTAR 517/06, s. 2 chimney, RTAR 517/06, ss. 17, 21 work order, RTA, ss. 225, 226 common areas, RTAR 517/06, ss. 26, 44 structural elements driveways, RTAR 517/06, s. 28 maintenance standards, RTAR electrical supply, RTAR 517/06, s. 14 517/06, ss. 5 8, 39 elevators, RTAR 517/06, s. 43 ventilation, RTAR 517/06, ss. 20-23 exterior, common areas, RTAR 517/06, windows, RTAR 517/06, ss. 25, 29 ss. 26, 44 floor, stair veranda, etc., RTAR 517/06, MEDIATED SETTLEMENT s. 37 application based on, RTA, s. 78(1) garbage, RTAR 517/06, s. 45 time for application, RTA, s. 78(5) guards, RTAR 517/06, s. 24 arrears of rent guidelines, LTBIG 5 affidavit in support, RTA, s. 78(4) 1148
MEDIATED SETTLEMENT (cont d) deposit, credit for, RTA, s. 78(8) order for, RTA, s. 78(3), (7) motion to set aside, RTA, ss. 78(9)-(11) generally, RTA, ss. 110, 194, LTBRP, R. 13 order terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 78(6) MENTAL HOSPITAL ACCOMDATION exemption, RTA, s. 5(e) MINING LEASE defined, CTA, s. 19(1) MINISTER defined, RTA, s. 2(1) MINISTRY defined, RTA, s. 2(1) increased capital expenditures, RTA, s. 167 interpretation, RTA, s. 153 landlord s responsibility, RTA, s. 161; RTAR 517/06, ss. 30 36 landlord s right of first refusal, RTA, s. 157 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. 30 36 park rules, RTA, s. 154 property tax, RTA, s. 155 restraint of trade, RTA, s. 160 rules relating to rent, RTA, s. 165 tenant s right to sell, RTA, s. 156 termination of tenancies disposal of mobile home, RTA, ss. 162(3) (7) generally, RTA, ss. 162 164 MISREPRESENTATION OF INCOME MONTHLY TENANCIES for compensation by tenant, RTA, s. 90 deemed renewal where no notice, RTA, s. 38 terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 60 goods exempt from seizure, CTA, s. 30 MITIGATION, see also Damages. notice to quit, CTA, s. 28 generally, RTA, s. 16 period of notice, RTA, s. 44 MOBILE HOME MORTGAGE assignment, RTA, ss. 159, 165 possession of a rental unit from defined, RTA, s. 2(1), (4) mortgagor s tenant, MA, s. 48(1) generally, RTA, ss. 152 153 MORTGAGEE infrastructure work, RTA, s. 167, RTAR defined, MA, s. 44 516/06, s. 51 rules relating to rent, RTA, ss. 165, MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION RTAR 516/06, s. 50 application of Mortgages Act, MA, s. 46 selling or leasing, RTA, ss. 156-158 deemed landlord, MA, s. 47 termination of tenancy, RTA, ss. 162- entry, MA, s. 50(2) 164 interference with tenants, MA, s. 51 MOBILE HOME PARK notice assignment, RTA, ss. 159, 165 change in landlord, MA, s. 47(6) defined, RTA, s. 2(1) termination, MA, s. 53(4) entrance and exit fees, RTA, s. 166 order terminating tenancy, MA, s. 53(7) fees, RTA, s. 166 personal use, MA, s. 53(2)-(3) for sale signs, RTA, s. 158 possession, MA, ss. 48, 53 1149
MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION (cont d) purchaser, on behalf of, MA, s. 53(2) rent payment, MA, s. 49 rights, MA, ss. 50, 55 service of documents, MA, s. 57 single family home, MA, ss. 45, 53, 55 subsidiary dwelling unit, MA, s. 45(4) tenancy agreement disclosure to mortgagee, MA, s. 50(1) setting aside, MA, s. 52 tenant s rights, MA, s. 56 varying, MA, s. 52 tenant disclosure of list, MA, s. 50(1) payment of rent, MA, s. 49 reduction of rent, RTA, ss. 131, 133 MUNICIPAL TAXES AND CHARGES defined, RTA, s. 2(1) MUNICIPALITY defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) meaning of person extended, SPPA, s. 1(2) NEW SERVICE agreement with tenant to increase rent, RTA, ss. 121, 123 NEW TENANT lawful rent, RTA, s. 113 NON-ARM S LENGTH TRANSACTION corporations, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(3) right to recovery, MA, s. 54(3) definitions right to reoccupy, MA, s. 54(1)-(2) arm s length, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(2) rights, MA, s. 56 control, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(2) termination of tenancy family, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(2) generally, MA, s. 53 related person, RTAR 516/06, s. notice of, MA, ss. 53(4) (6) 25(2) form of notice, MA, s. 53(6) similar market transactions, RTAR order terminating, MA, s. 53(7) 516/06, s. 25(2) purchaser s undertaking, MA, s. 53(3) rule, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(1) MOTEL NON-PAYMENT OF RENT exemption, RTA, s. 5(a) arrears MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS method of ordering, LTBIG 11 immunity, RTA, s. 223 order for payment of, RTA, s. 87 payments transferred, RTA, s. 221 eviction services, RTA, s. 219 application, RTA, ss. 69(3), 74 use of money, RTA, s. 222 payment of arrears, RTA, s. 74(4)- vital services, RTA, ss. 2(1), 216 (14); LTBRP, R. 30 re-entry, CTA, s. 18 MUNICIPAL TAXES termination application for variation of rent, RTA, s. 132 notice, RTA, s. 59 defined, RTA, s. 2(1) payment of arrears, RTA, s. 59(3) landlord s application for rent increase, NON-PROFIT HOUSING CO- RTA, s. 126 OPERATIVE reduced, RTA, s. 131 defined, RTA, s. 2(1) 1150
NON-PROFIT HOUSING CO- Regular Monthly Housing Charges, OPERATIVE (cont d) ONPHCO N4C exemption, RTA, s. 5(c) Notice by the Co-op to End your forms Occupancy for Persistent Late Payment or Ceasing to Qualify, Certificate of Service Co-ops, ONPHCO N8C ONPHCO Payment Information Form, ONPHCO co-op applications Response to a Co-op Application, Application to End the Occupancy of ONPHCO the Member Unit and Evict the Member, ONPHCO C2 Payment Agreement (to settle an application to evict a Co-op member for Application to End the Occupancy of non-payment of housing charges), the Member Unit and Evict the ONPHCO Member based on the Member s Consent or Notice, ONPHCO C3 NOTICE, see also under specific type of Application to End the Occupancy notice. and Evict the Member based on Non- charges in care homes, increase in, Payment of Regular Monthly Housing RTA, s. 150 Charges and to Collect the Housing further contravention, RTA, s. 68 Charges that the Co-op Member Owes, ONPHCO C1 mortgagee, MA, ss. 47, 53, 58 Application to End the Occupancy of non-payment of rent, RTA, s. 59 the Member Unit and Evict the prerequisite to re-entry or forfeiture Member because the Member Failed content of notice, CTA, s. 19(2) to Meet Conditions of a Settlement/Order, ONPHCO C4 quit tenancy, CTA, s. 28 Co-op Application to End the daily, RTA, s. 44(1) Occupancy and Evict the Member February notices, RTA, s. 44(5) Checklist, ONPHCO C fixed term, RTA, s. 44(4) Co-op Member s Affidavit and Motion monthly, RTA, s. 44(2) to Void an Eviction Order for Arrears of Housing Charges, ONPHCO weekly, RTA, s. 44(1) notices to end occupancy yearly, RTA, s. 44(3) Notice by the Co-op to End your rent Occupancy for Causing Serious increase, RTA, s. 116 Problems in the Member Unit or reduction, RTA, ss. 131(3)-(5) Residential Complex, ONPHCO N7C seizure of goods, CTA, ss. 36, 37 Notice by the Co-op to End your Occupancy for Illegal Acts or service, RTA, ss. 191, 192 Misrepresenting Income, ONPHCO substantial compliance, RTA, s. 212 N6C termination, RTA, ss. 43, 46, 48 50, 57- Notice by the Co-op to End your 68, 96 Occupancy for Interfering with given in bad faith, RTA, s. 57 Others, Damage or Overcrowding, ONPHCO NC payment, effect of, RTA, s. 45 Notice by the Co-op to End your tenant s notice Occupancy for Non-payment of end of period or term, RTA, s. 47 1151
NOTICE (cont d) refusal of assignment, RTA, s. 96 right of first refusal, RTA, s. 53(2) void after 30 days, RTA, s. 46 when required payment made, RTA, s. 59(3); LTBIG 11 NOTICE BY TENANT TO TERMINATE form, LTBF, N9 NOTICE TO TERMINATE EARLY FOR IMPAIRED SAFETY form, RTA, s. 66; LTBF, N7 NOTICE TO TERMINATE EARLY FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT form, RTA, s. 59; LTBF, N4 NOTICE TO TERMINATE, LANDLORD REFUSAL OF ASSIGNMENT, RTA, s. 96 NOTICE TO TERMINATE TENANCY AT END OF TERM NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE form, RTA, s. 116; LTBF, N1, N2, N3, landlord s, RTA, ss. 48-51, 58 N10 additional grounds, RTA, s. 58; LTBF, N8 NOTICE PREREQUISITE TO RE- ENTRY OR FORFEITURE condominiums, RTA, s. 51 content of notice, CTA, s. 19(2) demolition, conversion, repairs, RTA, s. 50; LTBF, N13 NOTICE TO INCREASE RENT OR personal use, landlord, RTA, s. 48; CHARGES FOR CARE SERVICES LTBF, N12 OR MEALS personal use, purchaser, RTA, s. 49; form, RTA, s. 150; LTBF, N3 LTBF, N12 NOTICE TO TERMINATE EARLY period of notice, RTA, s. 44 damage, RTA, ss. 62, 63; LTBF, N5, tenant s, RTA, s. 47; LTBF, N9 N7 NURSING HOME for non-payment of rent, RTA, s. 59; LTBF, N4 exemption, RTA, s. 5(e) further contravention, RTA, s. 68 OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT generally, LTBF, N5 co-ownership agreement as, RTA, s. illegal act, RTA, s. 61; LTBF, N6 72(2) impaired safety, RTA, s. 66; LTBF, N7 OFFENCES, see also Penalties interference with reasonable enjoyment, attempts, RTA, s. 236 RTA, ss. 64, 65 generally, RTA, ss. 234, 235(1) misrepresentation of income, RTA, s. knowingly, RTA, s. 233 60; LTBF, N6 corporation, RTA, s. 237 too many persons, RTA, s. 67; LTBF, limitation period, RTA, s. 239 N5 penalties, RTA, s. 238 NOTICE TO TERMINATE EARLY proof of filed documents, RTA, s. 240 FOR ILLEGAL ACT OR MISREPRESENTATION OF OLD AGE HOME INCOME ACCOMMODATION form, RTA, ss. 60, 61; LTBF, N6 exemption, RTA, s. 5(e) 1152
OPERATING COSTS extraordinary increase application, RTA, s. 126 PARTIES, see also Rent Control Procedures action to enforce right of re-entry or forfeiture, CTA, s. 22 rules, RTAR 516/06, s. 24 PASSAGES ORAL HEARING defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. 32 ORDER PAYMENT amending, LTBF Request to Amend an Order ; LTBIG 15; LTBRP, R. 28 Board, payments to, RTA, ss. 195, 242(6); LTBIG 2; LTBRP, R. 31 appeal, RTA, ss. 210, 211 instalments, RTA, ss. 205(2)-(4) conditions in, RTA, s. 204(1) costs, RTA, ss. 204(2) 204(5) order, RTA, s. 205(1) deduction from rent, RTA, ss. 207(5), PENALTIES, see also Offences (6) offences, RTA, s. 238 default, RTA, s. 242(2) overholding, CTA, ss. 58, 59 eviction, RTA, ss. 80-85 PERSON final, binding, RTA, s. 209 generally, RTA, s. 2(1) generally, RTA, ss. 204 209; LTBRP, R. 26 meaning extended, SPPA, s. 1(2) related, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(1) payment, RTA, s. 205 reasons, RTA, s. 208 PERSONAL LIABILITY review of, RTA, s. 209(2); LTBIG 8; protection from, RTA, s. 232 LTBRP, R. 29 settlements, RTA, s. 206 PERSONAL USE BY LANDLORD termination order void if arrears paid, affidavit, RTA, s. 72(1) RTA, ss. 74(4), (5); LTBRP, R. 30 eviction for, LTBIG 12 work, RTA, ss. 225, 226 notice of termination, RTA, s. 48; LTBF, N12 OVERHOLDING TENANTS order terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 72(2) overholding subtenant, RTA, ss. 97(5), 101-102 PERSONAL USE BY PURCHASER unauthorized occupancy, RTA, ss. 100, condominium unit, RTA, s. 49(2) 103 declaration, RTA, s. 72(1) PARKING GARAGES eviction for, LTBIG 12 maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. notice of termination, RTA, s. 49; 21(2), 28 LTBF, N12 PARKING SPACE order terminating tenancy, RTA, s. 72(2) increased rent, RTA, s. 123 PETS, see Animals PLUMBING maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. 9 13 1153
POSSESSION, see also Eviction Order RECOVERY OF POSSESSION mortgagee, MA, ss. 48, 53(2) order for tenant, RTA, s. 31(3) payment of arrears, RTA, s. 87(1)(b) restriction on landlord, RTA, s. 39 POST-DATED CHEQUES, RTA, s. 108 RE-ENTRY POUND BREACH OR RESCUE, CTA, notice prerequisite to re-entry or s. 52 forfeiture, CTA, s. 19(2) rights of PRE-HEARING CONFERENCES, LTBRP, R. 20; SPPA, s. 5.3 landlords on conviction of tenant, disorderly PRESCRIBED house, CTA, s. 18(2) defined, RCSRA, s. 1; RTA, s. 2(1) on non-payment of rent, CTA, s. PRIVACY 18(1) tenants, RTA, s. 25 lessees, CTA, s. 16 PROCEEDING under superior lease, CTA, s. 21 defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) REFERENCE YEAR PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE, RTA, defined, RTAR 516/06, ss. 19(1), 43(1), s. 179 45(1) PROHIBITION AGAINST REFRIGERATOR INTERFERING WITH maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, ss. REASONABLE ENJOYMENT, RTA, 27, 40 s. 22 REGULATIONS PROPERTY MANAGER defined, RCSRA, s. 1; RTA, s. 2(1) illegal charges, RTA, s. 134(2) under Mortgages Act, MA, s. 58 PUBLIC ACCESS under Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, restricting, SPPA, s. 9 RTA, s. 241 PUBLIC HOUSING RELATED PERSON exemption, RTA, s. 7(1) defined, RTAR 516/06, s. 25(2) PURCHASE OF GOODS OR RELIEF AGAINST FORFEITURE SERVICES residential premises, RTA, s. 83; LTBIG illegal charges, RTA, s. 134(1)(b) 7 restraining landlord, CTA, ss. 19(2), QUESTIONING BY TELEPHONE, 20(1) RTA, s. 201(1)(c) RELIEF AGAINST RE-ENTRY REASONABLENESS restraining landlord, CTA, ss. 19(2), distress, CTA, s. 43 20(1) RECEIPT, RTA, s. 109(1) REMEDIES OF TENANT RECORD applications, RTA, s. 29 recording of proceedings, LTBRP, R. 25 compensation, RTA, ss. 52, 54 RECOVERY OF LAND, CTA, s. 29 orders, RTA, ss. 30, 31 1154
RENEWAL DEEMED RENT CONTROL, see also Rent tenancy, RTA, s. 38 Control Procedures, Rent Reduction, Rent Increase, etc. RENOVATIONS assignment without consent, RTA, s. notice of termination, RTA, s. 50; 104 LTBF, N13 calculation, RTAR 516/06, s. 12 tenant s right exemption from, RTA, s. 6 compensation, RTA, s. 54 fees, RTA, s. 181 first refusal, RTA, s. 53 lawful rent, RTA, ss. 111, 112, 113; RTAR 516/06, s. 12 RENT, see also Maximum Rent, Rent Control, Rent Increase, Rent Reduction, new tenant, RTA, s. 113 etc. offence, RTA, s. 234 abatement, RTA, ss. 31(1)(c), 57(3) 2 RENT DEPOSIT arrears, CTA, s. 20(4); RTA, ss. 45, amount, RTA, s. 106(2) 59(3), 74, 78(7) interest, RTA, ss. 106(6), 106(8) compensation for overholding, RTA, ss. prospective tenant, RTA, s. 107 86, 103 receipt, RTA, s. 109(1) death, CTA, s. 42 requirement, RTA, s. 106(1) defined, RTA, s. 2(1) RENT INCREASE deposit 12-month rule, RTA, s. 119 generally, RTA, ss. 105, 106 above guideline, RTA, ss. 126, 127; interest, RTA, s. 106(6) RTAR 516/06, ss. 18 34; LTBF, L5 double rent for overholding, CTA, s. 59 adding services, RTA, ss. 2(1), 123, eviction for failure to pay, RTA, ss. 59, 126; RTAR 516/06, s. 16 74; LTBIG 11 agreement to increase increase coerced agreement void, RTA, s. 124 above guideline, RTA, s. 126 generally, RTA, ss. 121 123; LTBF, N10 based on Rent Control Act, 1992, RTA, s. 258 capital expenditures lawful, RTAR 516/06, s. 12 eligibility, RTA, s. 126(7) non-payment findings, RTAR 516/06, s. 26 generally, CTA, s. 18(1) generally, RTAR 516/06, s. 24 deemed acceptance, RTA, s. 118 residential premises, RTA, ss. 59, 74 illegal charges, RTA, s. 134 payment to mortgagee, MA, s. 49 notice of rent increase reduction generally, RTA, s. 116; LTBF, N1 capital expenditures, RTA, s. 129 rent increase and/or charges for care generally, RTA, ss. 130, 184 services and meals, LTBF, N3 municipal taxes, RTA, s. 131 rental unit partially exempt, LTBF, re-entry, CTA, s. 18 N2 seck, CTA, s. 40 guideline increase, RTA, s. 120 1155
RENT INCREASE (cont d) application of Act, RTA, s. 3(1) increase above guidelines, RTA, ss. 126, canvassers, RTA, s. 28 127; RTAR 516/06, ss. 18 34; LTBF, L5 defined, MA, s. 44; RCSRA, s. 1; RTA, s. 2(1) new or additional services, RTA, s. 123; RTAR 516/06, s. 16 sales representation notice, RTA, s. 116; TPAF, N1-N3 exemption, RCSRA, s. 3 two ordered increases, RTA, s. 127 generally, RCSRA, s. 2 when rent increased may be taken, sale of interest prohibited, RCSRA, s. RTAR 516/06, s. 32 2(1) RENT REDUCTION transaction voidable, RCSRA, s. 4 application, RTA, s. 130; LTBF, T3 RESIDENTIAL UNIT capital expenditures, RTA, s. 129 applicable legislation, RTA, s. 3(1) decrease in services and facilities, RTA, cleanliness, RTA, s. 33 ss. 125, 130 commencement of tenancy, RTA, s. 13 discontinuance of services and facilities, covenants running with land, RTA, s. 18 RTA, s. 130; RTAR 516/06, s. 39 defined, MA, s. 44; RTA, s. 2(1) municipal taxes reduced, RTA, ss. 131, 133; RTAR 516/06, s. 41 distress, RTA, s. 40 order, RTA, ss. 130(3)-(5) entry, RTA, ss. 26-28 reduced services, RTA, ss. 125, 130; landlord responsibilities RTAR 516/06, s. 39 generally, RTA ss. 20 32 variation, RTA, s. 132; RTAR 516/06, selecting tenants, RTA, s. 10; HRCR s. 42 290/98 RENTAL UNIT locks alteration, RTA, s. 24, 35 defined, MA, s. 44; RTA, s. 2(1), 2(4) municipal by-laws, RTA, s. 216 required fixtures, RTAR 517/06, s. 10 notice of termination, RTA, ss. 43, 46 REPAIRS, see also Maintenance offences, RTA, ss. 233 239 landlord obligations, RTA, ss. 20(1), post-dated cheques, RTA, s. 108(a) 30(1) privacy, RTA, s. 25 tenant s responsibility, RTA, s. 34 renewal for fixed term, RTA, s. 38 REPRESENTATIVE rent deposits, RTA, s. 106 defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) rent payment out of court, RTA, ss. 195, 242(6) RESCHEDULING repairs, RTA, ss. 20(1), 34 hearings, LTBIG 1; LTBRP, R. 12 restraint of trade prohibited, RTA, s. RESIDENCES 160 residences exempt from Act, RTA, ss. right to assign, RTA, s. 95 5-7 right to sell, RTA, s. 156 RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX right to sublet, RTA, s. 97 advertising prohibited, RCSRA, s. 2(2) security deposits, RTA, s. 105 1156
RESIDENTIAL UNIT (cont d) RODENTS, VERMIN AND INSECTS superintendent premises, RTA, ss. 2(1), maintenance standard, RTAR 517/06, s. 93 46 tenancy agreements SAFETY, IMPAIRED acceleration clause void, RTA, s. 15 termination of tenancy, RTA, s. 66; commencement of tenancy, RTA, s. LTBF, N7 13 SEARCH WARRANT covenants interdependent, RTA, s. 17 rent control, RTA, s. 231 covenants running with land, RTA, s. 18 SECURITY frustrated contracts, RTA, s. 19 defined, RCSRA, s. 1 generally, RTA, ss. 10 19 SECURITY DEPOSIT information to be provided by defined, RTA, s. 105(2) landlord, RTA, s. 11 limitation, RTA, s. 105(1) minimize losses, RTA, s. 16 rent deposits, RTA, s. 106 no pet provisions void, RTA, s. 14 selecting prospective tenants, HRCR SEIZURE OF GOODS 290/98; RTA, s. 10 procedure, CTA, ss. 33 37 written agreement, RTA, s. 12 SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS tenant responsibilities applications, RTA, s. 188; LTBRP, R. 5, generally, RTA, ss. 33 36 10 termination, RTA, ss. 48 68 certificate of, RTA, s. 188(3); LTBRP, writ of possession, RTA, s. 85 R. 11, LTBF Certificate of Service document, RTA, s. 191; LTBRP, R. 5 RESORT method, RTA, s. 191; LTBRP, R. 10 exemption, RTA, s. 5(a) motion, RTA, s. 188; LTBRP, R. 10 RESTRAINT OF TRADE, RTA, s. 160 notice of hearing, RTA, s. 188; LTBRP, REVERSION R. 10 assignees remedies, CTA, s. 4 SERVICES grantee s enforcement of covenants, discontinuing or reduced, RTA, s. 130; CTA, s. 6 RTAR 516/06, s. 39 lessee s covenant, CTA, s. 5 new or additional, RTA, s. 123; RTAR lessor s covenant, CTA, s. 8 516/06, s. 16 merger, CTA, s. 17 withheld by landlord, RTA, s. 21(1) surrender, CTA, s. 17 SERVICES AND FACILITIES title on sub-demise, CTA, s. 10 defined, RTA, s. 2(1) REVIEW OF ORDER SETTLEMENTS WITHOUT amending, RTA, s. 209(2); LTBRP, R. MEDIATION, see also Mediated 28; LTBIG 15; SPPA, s. 21.1 Settlement review, RTA, s. 209(2); LTBRP, R. 29; settlement agreement, RTA, s. 206; LTBIG 8; SPPA, s. 21.2 LTBRP, R. 14 1157
SEVERANCE STANDING CROPS security of tenure, RTA, s. 56 defined, CTA, s. 1 tenant s right to compensation, RTA, s. distress, CTA, s. 45 55 STATUTORY POWER OF DECISION SEWAGE SYSTEM defined, SPPA, s. 1(1) maintenance standards, RTAR 517/06, ss. 9(2), (3), 35 STATUTORY POWERS PROCEDURE ACT SINGLE FAMILY HOME applies, RTA, s. 184 defined, MA, s. 45 STORAGE ROOM obtaining possession, MA, s. 53 maintenance standards, RTAR 517/06, s. showing, MA, s. 55 42 SMALL CLAIMS COURT STRONG COMMUNITIES HOUSING Board s jurisdiction, RTA, s. 207(1) ALLOWANCE PROGRAM TORONTO PILOT, RTAR 516/06, ss. SMART METERS 11(1)3, 12(7) defined, RTA, s. 137(1) SUBLET landlord s obligation, RTA, s. 137(2)- (4), (7) charges, RTA, s. 97(3) consent not to be unreasonably withheld, SOCIAL, ETC. HOUSING CTA, s. 23(1); RTA, s. 97(2) exemption, RTA, s. 7(1) application to court where consent SOCIAL HOUSING REFORM ACT withheld, CTA, s. 23(2); RTA, s. exemptions relating to social housing, 98(1) RTA, s. 7 consequences, RTA, s. 97(4) SOCIAL JUSTICE TRIBUNALS defined, RTA, s. 2(2) ONTARIO PRACTICE illegal charges, RTA, s. 134(3) DIRECTIONS money illegally collected, RTA, s. Practice Direction on Applications 135(3) Involving Non-Profit Housing orders, RTA, s. 98(3) Cooperatives, SJTO PD eviction with termination order, RTA, Practice Direction on Fee Waiver s. 98(6) Requests, SJTO PD overholding, RTA, ss. 97(5), 101 Practice Direction on Litigation Guardians before Social Justice right, RTA, s. 97(1) Tribunals Ontario, SJTO PD tenant application, CTA, s. 23(2); RTA, s. 98 Practice Direction on Representation before Social Justice Tribunals Ontario, tenant s notice, RTA, s. 99 SJTO PD SUBSIDIARY DWELLING UNIT SPOUSE defined, MA, s. 45(4) defined, CTA, s. 1; MA, s. 44; RTA, s. 2(1) SUB-TENANTS personal use by landlord or, RTA, ss. bankruptcy, CTA, s. 39 48, 72 defined, RTA, s. 2(1) 1158