THE GREEN LINE GUIDE TO...

THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT

Some landlords evict tenants to perform extensive renovations, called 'renovictions,' after which they tend to increase the asking rent — at times doubling it. Aloysius Wong/The Green Line.

The Residential Tenancies Act is the governing legislation that determines the rights and responsibilties of tenants and landlords in Ontario.
📸: Aloysius Wong/The Green Line.

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Sahaana Ranganathan

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Nov. 11, 2024

Are you covered under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)? 

Tenants across Ontario have rights. Your rights protect you, so it is important to understand how they apply to you and where to learn more.

Watch our video below for a breakdown of everything you need to know.

To make things easier, The Green Line made a "totally non-extensive guide to evictions." Check it out for resources about tenant rights, who to turn for help and more general information.

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