5 Major Issues Arising During Tenancy

As a landlord and tenant Toronto, several things should be considered to maintain a consistent tenancy. However, no matter how hard you try, there will be problems. Some problems are solved with quick fixes. However, some issues have legal implications. Understanding the issues arising during tenancy and how to rectify them can make tenancy a comfortable time for the tenant and the landlord. Here are some common issues arising during tenancy.

Repairs

During the tenancy, the landlord is responsible for the repair of the following issues:

1. Plumbing
2. Building structure
3. HVAC
4. Wiring
5. Appliances offered by the landlord

If the landlord doesn’t repair these issues, the tenant can approach RTDRS to:

1. Reduce the rent if the tenant has lost some benefits due to lack of repairs
2. Recover damages
3. Get paid for repair costs if carried out by the tenant instead of the landlord
4. End the tenancy

Noise issues

The landlord must pay attention to any noise complaints from the tenants. They must try to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.

Rent increases

If a tenant is under a periodic or fixed tenancy, the landlord can’t increase the rent for one year. This one year should be considered on when the last rent increase happened or when the tenancy started, whichever is later. The landlord must inform the rent increase in a written format, including details like the date, the effective date of the increase, and the landlord’s signature. The landlord can’t evict a tenant due to unfair rent increases. If the landlord increases the rent without following regulations, you must get legal advice Toronto to tackle the situation.

Sublease

The tenant cannot sublease the unit without prior permission from the landlord. The tenant must submit a sublease application to the landlord. The landlord must reply to the application within 14 days of application. If the landlord doesn’t respond in 14 days, the tenant can assume that the landlord agrees to sublease the unit.

Substantial breach-tenant or landlord

1. If the tenant causes a substantial breach, the landlord can approach RTDRS to end the tenancy. The landlord must give the tenant a 14-day notice to terminate the tenancy.
2. If the landlord causes a substantial breach, the tenant can approach RTDRS to end the tenancy. The tenant must give a 14-day notice to the landlord, asking to terminate the tenancy.

These are top issues landlords and tenants may face during the tenancy.

If you want to learn more about these issues and how to tackle them, contact us at SW Legal Service PC. We can provide you with legal advice on several landlord and tenant issues. Additionally, we can help you with small claims Toronto cases. Call us now to find out more.