If you are considering getting into the Landlord business, you will want to do some research and "due diligence" before you begin. Here are some links to websites for Landlords in Ontario.

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Landlord and Tenant Board

Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board Website: ltb.gov.on.ca/en/index.html

I find the FAQ page very useful: ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111232.html

Here is a very good list of PDF brochures on assorted topics: ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111283.html

Here is the forms section, if you click on individual sections you will explanations on the forms as well as PDFs: ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Forms/STEL01_079132.html. Rather than print any forms out in advance, I advice that you bookmark the link, that way you will always print the most up to date version (this can be very important).

The "Residential Tenancies Act" can be found at this link:  ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Law/STEL02_111323.html. This is the law in Ontario that regulates Landlords. I think you will find it has reasonably easy to understand wording. I often use the “find” function on my browser to find sections of the act.

Rent Check Credit Bureau

This is the Rent Check Credit Bureau Website rentcheckcorp.com if you join their service, they have numerous forms available in addition to supplying credit reports and other tenancy reports for Landlords.

CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

Here is the CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) webpage for Landlords cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/reho/yogureho/fola/index.cfm. There are numerous topics covered here:

Just Starting? Get Informed - Helps new landlords familiarize themselves with the relevant rules and regulations.

Marketing Your Rental Unit - These tips will help you find tenants.

Now that You've Found New Tenants - Information on deposits, rent increases and how to finalize a tenancy.

Dealing with Problems - Summarizes the landlord's obligations and refers to relevant information in the various province-specific pages.

When the Tenancy Ends - Provides information on conducting a final inspection, returning deposits and ending a rental agreement.

When Taking Legal Action, Be Meticulous - This section outlines steps you can take to handle complaints and offers tips that will help you if you need to take legal action.

Resources for Landlords - Presents resources and online links that offer valuable information for landlords and property managers.

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