Ontario rent increase calculator
Maximum increase, earliest effective date, and the last day to serve the N1.
Ontario landlord toolkit
Raise rent correctly, with a record at every step
Free tools and plain-English guides for Ontario landlords, each with official sources.
Deposit interest calculator
Yearly interest on a last month's rent deposit, and the rule for using that interest to top up the deposit.
Year-end T776 pack
Income and expenses totalled by property and by T776 line, including condo fees, ready to hand to your accountant.
2026 and 2027 rent increase guidelines
The 2026 (2.1%) and 2027 (1.9%) guidelines, the history since 2021, and exemptions.
N1 deadline calendar
The serve-by and mail-by dates for an increase in each month of 2027.
N1, N2 or N10?
Which one to use: an N1, an N2, or an N10 agreement.
Home maintenance
Seasonal home maintenance guides with vetted how-to videos.
Rent receipt generator
Create a printable rent receipt; your data stays in your browser.
Home repair log
Track repairs and costs by property and export them as CSV.
Ontario tenant deposit rules
Key points on the last month's rent deposit and other deposits.
CRA T776 rental income basics
The income records and receipts to gather before you file.
General information, not legal advice. Use the official Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) forms and the Residential Tenancies Act as the authority. Results are estimates; check the official sources.
All landlord guides (17)
How to screen tenants legally in Canada
Tenant screening in Canada: what a landlord can ask on a rental application, credit check consent, why you can't require a SIN, and human rights rules.
Rent increase rules by province (2026)
Rent increase guideline 2026 by province: Ontario 2.1%, BC 2.3%, Manitoba 1.8%, Nova Scotia 5% cap, Quebec TAL 3.1%, Alberta no cap. Notice periods and forms.
Rent Arrears: LTB Evidence Checklist (Ontario)
Printable Ontario checklist for an L1 rent arrears application: N4 and Certificate of Service, rent ledger, payment records, deposit, filing, deadlines and the half-arrears rule.
Rental property expenses you can deduct (T776)
Rental property expenses deductible in Canada, line by line on Form T776: current vs capital, CCA on rental buildings, rental-use % and records to keep.
Rental application and screening consent form (printable)
Free printable rental application with a tenant screening consent section for Canadian landlords: credit check consent, references, no SIN required, retention and withdrawal.
Ending Your Tenancy in Ontario: Tenant Notice and N9
How a tenant ends a monthly or fixed-term lease in Ontario: 60 days' written notice for a monthly tenancy, the N9 form, early termination, and what a landlord must and must not do.
Ontario Standard Lease Guide for Landlords
Ontario standard lease for landlords: when it is mandatory, what happens if you skip it, illegal clauses, security and key deposit rules, and how to fill it in.
Ontario rent increase guideline 2026 and 2027: 2.1% and 1.9%
Ontario's rent increase guideline is 2.1% for 2026 and 1.9% for 2027, capped at 2.5%. History since 2021, the 12-month and 90-day rules, and exempt units.
N4 Form Ontario: Evict a Tenant for Non-Payment
N4 form Ontario guide: the new 7-day notice period, how a tenant voids an N4 by paying, filing an L1 with the LTB, fees, timeline and what not to do.
N12 Form Ontario: Own-Use Notice & Compensation
N12 form Ontario guide: who can move in, 60 days' notice, one month's rent compensation and the new 120-day option, the L2 declaration and bad-faith fines.
Ontario tenant deposits: last month's rent and other deposits
In Ontario, a tenant deposit is usually last month's rent, and it can only be used for the last month of the tenancy. Damage deposits are generally not allowed. Key points and links to the official text.
Landlord Repair Duties in Ontario: What You Must Fix
Ontario landlord repair duties: the standard of good repair, health and safety rules, how tenants should report problems, what to do about a slow repair, and how the LTB decides.
Non-resident landlords: tax on Canadian rent
Non-resident rental income in Canada: the 25% withholding tax on gross rent, the NR6 form, section 216 return deadlines, NR4 slips and section 116 sales.
N1 vs N2 vs N10: which Ontario rent increase form to use
Ontario rent increase forms compared: N1 for most units, N2 for partially exempt units, and the N10 agreement for capital work or new services (guideline + 3%).
N1 deadline calendar: Ontario rent increase serve-by dates
When to serve an Ontario N1 rent increase notice for each of the next 12 months: 90 days before, 91 by courier, 95 if you mail it.
Landlord Entry Notice Rules by Province
How much notice a landlord needs to enter a rental unit in Ontario, BC, Alberta and Quebec: 24-hour notice, allowed hours, emergencies and showings.
CRA T776 rental income basics: what to prepare
Form T776, Statement of Real Estate Rentals, is used to report rental income and expenses. Here are the income records, expense receipts and property details to gather before you file.