Tag: tenant
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Website lets you search bad tenants and landlords in Ontario
What Is Openroom? A Crowdsourced Database Changing Ontario’s Rental Landscape In an era where transparency and accountability in the rental industry are more critical than ever, Openroom has emerged as a powerful tool for landlords and tenants alike. Originally developed in late 2022 by a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, operations experts, and rental industry…
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Can Ontario Landlords Ban Pets? Know Your Rights as a Renter
Renting a home in Ontario is tough enough, but it gets even more challenging when landlords add ‘no pets’ clauses to rental agreements. Many renters believe these clauses are legally binding, but here’s the truth: in most cases, these rules are unenforceable. Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) Protects Renters with Pets Under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies…
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Toronto Could Soon Crack Down on Landlords Evicting Tenants
Toronto is considering new regulations inspired by a recently adopted Hamilton bylaw to prevent “bad faith renovictions” and better protect vulnerable tenants. Background: Hamilton’s Renovation Licence and Tenant Relocation Bylaw In January 2024, Hamilton introduced a Renovation Licence and Tenant Relocation Bylaw, requiring landlords to obtain a renovation permit if issuing renoviction notices (N13s). This…
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Is Your Toronto Rental Legit? How to Spot Scams Before You Sign the Lease
Navigating the rental market in Toronto can be fraught with challenges, not the least of which is the prevalence of rental scams that target unsuspecting tenants. These scams can vary widely in sophistication and audacity, but all share the same goal: to part you from your money under false pretenses. This guide will equip you…
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New website lets you search bad tenants and landlords in Ontario
In the dynamic Ontario rental market, making well-informed decisions has become crucial for both landlords and tenants. Addressing this need, Openroom, a pioneering platform, offers a unique registry that allows users to access court orders and make informed choices before signing rental agreements. This innovative tool is reshaping the rental landscape in Ontario, providing unprecedented…
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