Housing Rights
Eviction protections, security deposits, habitability, rent increases, housing discrimination, and tenant privacy across Canada.
Eviction Protections
Your landlord cannot simply tell you to leave. In every province and territory, evictions must follow a formal legal process. That means written notice, a valid legal reason, and — in most cases — a t...
Security Deposits
Security deposit rules vary significantly across Canada. What your landlord can collect — and what they must return — depends entirely on your province.British Columbia: Maximum of half a month's rent...
Habitability Standards
Every landlord in Canada has a legal duty to provide safe, livable housing that meets building code standards. This includes working plumbing, electrical systems, heating, and pest control.Your landlo...
Rent Increases
Most provinces limit how much and how often your landlord can raise the rent. In general, rent can only go up once every 12 months, and your landlord must give you written notice — usually 90 days in...
Discrimination in Housing
It is illegal in Canada to refuse to rent to someone, treat them differently, or evict them based on prohibited grounds. These include race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientati...
Tenant Privacy
Your rental unit is your home, and your landlord cannot enter whenever they want. In every province, landlords must give at least 24 hours written notice before entering your unit.Landlords may only e...