Common Concerns:

Question: What should a tenant in Ontario do if their landlord raises rent or denies maintenance under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006?

Answer: If you are dealing with a rent increase you think is not allowed or a maintenance issue your landlord is not handling, Melville Legal can help you understand your rights and next steps under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, and prepare for a potential Landlord and Tenant Board application in Ontario. Whether the dispute involves rent increases, maintenance responsibility, disruptive behaviour, or ending a tenancy properly, a paralegal can guide you on the required process, what evidence to gather, and how to respond before deadlines pass so you can reduce delays and improve your odds of a practical outcome.  For intake and to discuss your situation, call (289) 981-7712 today.

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.