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Your rights as a tenant

Rent increases, repairs, entry rules and eviction — enforced by a provincial tenancy board.

Rent increases, repairs, entry rules and eviction — enforced by a provincial tenancy board.

Key points to understand

Provincial tenancy boards (LTB in Ontario, RTB in BC…)

Provincial tenancy boards (LTB in Ontario, RTB in BC…). In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Rent-increase limits and proper notice

Rent-increase limits and proper notice. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Open law book
Illustrative photo for your rights as a tenant.

Repairs, entry rules, and how eviction actually works

Repairs, entry rules, and how eviction actually works. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.

Practical tips

  • Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
  • Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
  • Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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