Manual

THE FEDERATION OF METRO TENANTS' ASSOCIATIONS		Tenant Survival Manual
Chapters Introduction The Residential Tenancies Act Landlord and Tenant Board Are You Covered by the Law? Private Market Housing Social Housing Before You Move In Tenancy Agreements Discrimination Information Package Last Month's Rent Key Deposit Illegal Charges Rent Rent Increases Above Guideline Rent Increases Rent Reductions Automatic Rent Reductions Rent Freezes Trouble Paying Your Rent? Rent in Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance How to Get Repairs Done Working Together Privacy Locks and Keys Harassment Ending a Tenancy Subletting Assigning Evictions Eviction Procedure Reasons for Eviction Conversion, Demolition or Renovation How To File an Application Hearings About the FMTA		Harassment Harassment is a serious concern for many tenants. Harassment can happen in many ways. It can be considered harassment if a property owner threatens to evict you or threatens to turn off your heat, hydro, or water. It can also be considered harassment if the property manager threatens you because you have asked for repairs to be done; if you are filing an application at the Landlord and Tenant Board; or if you are trying to form a tenant association. See Sections 22 and 23 of the RTA for more information. The Residential Tenancies Act protects tenants from harassment. If you feel that you have been harassed, you can call the Tenant Hotline at 416-921-9494 or file an Application About Tenant Rights (T2) at the Landlord and Tenant Board. If a property owner has assaulted you or if you have been threatened, call the Police immediately! We are currently testing this online version of the Tenant Survival Manual: If you notice something that needs to be clarified; if you want more information on a particular subject; or if you simply would like to comment on the Tenant Survival Manual, please click here to send us an email.