Common Concerns: Frequent Legal Issues Between Landlords and Tenants

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

Answer:   Common disputes often arise regarding rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive behaviour, and the processes for terminating occupancy.  Understanding one's rights and obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17 can help mitigate these conflicts.  For guidance in navigating these issues, consider Debly Law, which offers dedicated legal support and advice for both landlords and tenants in residential disputes.

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.