Credits: The Federation of Metro Tenants' Association
The Residential Tenancies Act
The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the law that governs the relationship between most property owners and tenants in Ontario. The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is the agency that resolves disputes between property owners and tenants.
Who is covered by the RTA?
Anyone in rental housing is covered by the RTA, as long as they do not share a kitchen or bathroom with the property owner.
The RTA also covers people in non-profit and public housing.
The RTA does not cover:
Residents of hospitals or nursing homes.
People in jail.
People staying in emergency shelters.
People living in student residences or other institutional facilities.
