Municipalities across Ontario have announced higher taxes and charges for 2024. Some landlords might want to increase rents because of this. This month's On the Radar looks at the special rules landlords must follow to raise rents on units covered by the rent guideline. Read more here.
This tool helps renters figure out what laws might apply to them when they live with other people. It also explains the rights and responsibilities of renters in different shared housing situations.
Updates to the tool include:
Steps to Justice has updated information on preparing for eviction hearings at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
The updated content includes new information about asking for changes to how the LTB holds hearings. It also includes a new chart that explains the deadlines for sending documents for LTB hearings.
Steps to Justice now has information on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which will help some Canadians pay for certain dental costs. It answers questions like:
Steps to Justice has new content about MyBenefits. MyBenefits is an online service for people applying to Ontario Works (OW) or getting benefits from OW or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
The new content explains some things people should consider before signing up for MyBenefits, including:
