Our collection of printable resources provide basic information about Ontario housing law, human rights in rental housing, and renters’ rights when facing eviction.
Download & print:
We recommend printing a copy of each to keep on hand for quick reference, or to easily share this information with other renters or people in your community.
Printing tip: Each of these resources are 2-page PDFs. If you would like to use only one sheet of paper, follow these instructions to set up double-sided printing.
Rental Housing Basics
This printable resource provides information on how Ontario Laws like the Residential Tenancies Act and the Human Rights Code establish certain rights for most renters. This resource is available in several languages.
Human Rights in Housing
This printable resource provides information on human rights in housing as established in the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Eviction Prevention
This printable resource provides information on what renters rights are when faced with an eviction and the steps that landlords must follow.
Repairs and Maintenance
This printable resource provides information on responsibilities of the landlord and tenant when it comes repairs and maintenance. It outlines the types of repair and maintenance work landlords are responsible for, timeframes for entering a unit and completing work, and where to get help with unresolved repair and maintenance issues.
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Record Keeping for Tenants
This printable resource provides tips on how tenants can keep a record of interactions they have had with their landlord, in case they need to provide the Landlord and Tenant Board with evidence of their version of events.