Understanding Your Rights as a Toronto Tenant - Rent Control and Legal Protections in 2025

Posted by mayarights • September 21, 2025 • 3 comments

With rental prices getting crazier every year, I think it's important for all Toronto renters to understand our legal rights. I've been researching tenant laws and wanted to share what I've learned: **Rent Control in Ontario (2025):** - Most buildings built before November 2018 are rent-controlled - Annual increases capped at guideline amount (2.5% for 2025) - Buildings after Nov 2018 have no rent control between tenants **Your Rights Include:** - 24-hour notice for landlord entry (except emergencies) - Right to reasonable enjoyment of your rental - Protection from illegal eviction - Right to have essential services (heat, water, electricity) **Resources:** - Landlord Tenant Board (LTB) for disputes - Legal Aid Ontario for free advice - Tenant Duty Counsel at LTB hearings I'm not a lawyer but these are things every renter should know. Anyone have experience dealing with the LTB? What other rights should new tenants be aware of?

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