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Common Concerns:
Frequent Legal Issues Between Landlords and Tenants
Last Updated: July 02 2026
Question: What should I do if my landlord in Ontario is raising my rent or not maintaining repairs, and I want a clear next step to protect my tenancy?
Answer: Benchmark Legal Offices’ Paralegals and Lawyers’ Office to Serve You in Ontario can help you understand what your landlord must do, how rent increases and maintenance obligations generally work under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17, and what practical steps to take at the Landlord and Tenant Board, including gathering your lease and communication records and preparing an organized timeline for your issue; for a direct, tenant-focused or landlord-focused plan of action, call (289) 389-8840 to get started.
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.
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