Tenant Responsibilities by https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario A brief overview for residential tenants in Ontario, Canada - created by Asvine Ravindran en-us 2017-04-01 20:59:56 UTC 2017-04-06 21:00:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164128807 The hyperlinked Residential Tenancies Act is the primary document on which landlords and tenants must rely on to govern their behaviours and their legal actions.]]> 2017-04-01 21:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164128807 General Information asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164128872 What is Residential Landlord and Tenant Law and how does Tenant Responsibilities relate?
Residential Landlord and Tenant Law is a section of law that governs the contractual relations between landlords and tenants (Olivo, 2014). The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 is the most important document that dictates this relationship. It is meant to rectify the imbalance of power between landlord and tenant.
The Tenant Responsibilites outlined in the Part IV of the Act describe the obligations of the tenant who has entered into a contract with the landlord (Residential Tenancies Act, 2006). The gist of the section is for tenants to not change the locks on the rental unit without the consent of the landlord. If this happens, they have to pay for replacement of the locks or provide the landlord with the new keys to the unit. The Act also calls for tenants to not harass the landlord in anyway.
]]> 2017-04-01 21:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164128872 Landlord and Tenants Board asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164212009 The Landlord and Tenants Board (LTB) helps administer the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 in Ontario while assisting the resolution of conflicts between landlords and tenants (Olivo, 2014, pg. 278). The Board is one of several tribunals falling under the Social Justice Tribunals of Ontario. The following video is a clip introducing the Board]]> 2017-04-03 00:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164212009 Case Overview asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164213655
  • Although the above linked case takes place in Alberta, the story is relevant regarding the tenancy laws that renters are required to follow. The man in question was eventually arrested on an outstanding warrant from Quebec. The suspect was a member of the 'Free-man on the Land' movement, who's primary belief is that laws and statutes only apply when one consents to them. 
  • The case is a primary example of how a renter forgoes the responsibility to respect residential law. Tenants cannot change locks on their unit without the consent of their landlord. The suspect in the case not only changed the locks, he also refused to provide the landlord with a copy of the corresponding set of keys.
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  • The section relating to tenant responsibilities is not very large. While it may seem that many responsibilities are expected of either sides, the list of legal obligations by tenants is much smaller than landlords (Residential Tenancies Act, 2006).
  • The responsibilities of landlords and tenants make it easy to remember. The commonalities include he obligations to refrain from harrassment, changing locks, and being responsible for the repairs in the unit (Residential Tenancies Act, 2006). Repairs in this case, necessitated by the fault of the tenant is the tenants responsibility while defaults in the unit itself is the responsibility of the landlord.
    • ]]>     2017-04-03 01:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164213686     For More Info asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164218053 The Landlord and Tenants Board website also provides news and updates regarding information important for tenants and landlords. ]]> 2017-04-03 02:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164218053 Getting Familiar with the Law asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164218284 The linked news provides advice on how to to go about becoming knowledgeable about the law. The article interviews Gerry Baxter, the Executive Director of the Calgary Residential Renters Association.The article also provides a short clip regarding the subject.]]> 2017-04-03 02:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164218284 Impinging on Responsibilities asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164219489 The linked article describes the story of a Calgary man who changed the locks on his rental unit following the [self] declaration of his unit as an embassy. This is a prime example of how a tenant should not respect the responsibilities expected of him. The link below also includes a short clip about the case.]]> 2017-04-03 02:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164219489 Resources asvine_ravindran https://padlet.com/asvine_ravindran/residentialtenantontario/wish/164221255
  • Olivo, L. (2014). Introduction to law in Canada. Concord, ON: Captus Press.
  • Residential Tenancies Act, Statutes of Ontario (2006).Retrieved from: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/06r17
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