Toronto renters facing a risk of eviction can refer to an updated handbook, Preventing Evictions in Toronto, to help find resources and supports that are available to them.
In Ontario, eviction issues are managed by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). LTB provides information about the Residential Tenancies Act, resolving disputes between residential landlords and tenants and informing them of their rights and responsibilities.
If you have a question related to your tenancy or your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, contact the Tenant Hotline at Federation of Metro Tenants' Association.
Information and resources to help renters navigate evictions can be found on the City of Toronto website, by visiting Toronto.ca/EvictionHelp.
Toronto renters facing a risk of eviction can refer to an updated handbook, Preventing Evictions in Toronto, to help find resources and supports that are available to them.
For those who would like a hard copy of the handbook, you may pick one up from locations such as Toronto Public Libraries, Housing Hubs and Councillor Offices.
Renovictions refer to situations where a landlord evicts tenants under the claim that major renovations or repairs require the unit to be vacant, often to replace tenants and increase rent at a higher amount.
The City of Toronto has introduced the Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw to combat renovictions, requiring landlords to obtain a licence before starting renovations or repairs and vacating tenants under the Provincial N13 process. This bylaw will come into effect on July 31, 2025.
For more information on landlord requirements and responsibilities, please visit City of Toronto website.
The Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw is designed to protect tenants from bad faith evictions that could otherwise contribute to rising homelessness in Toronto by causing tenant displacement. Tenants facing renovation-related eviction can access the City's free supports and services, including an online Renovation Rights Assessment Tool. This tool will ask various questions regarding the work their landlord is undertaking and provide resource options as well as information regarding their rights.
Visit the city website to learn more about available supports and resources for tenants.