In Ontario, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords of residential properties. It provides rules for increasing rent, evicting a tenant, maintenance duties and more. In Brampton, landlords are also responsible for ensuring their properties comply with all municipal by-laws and standards, including acquiring the required licences and/or registrations to construct and operate a rental unit. For more information, please refer to:
Information Guide for Tenants in Brampton
Support for Small-Scale Landlords (Landlord’s Self-Help Centre)
The Landlord’s Self-Help Centre (LSHC) is the only non-profit specialty community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario that provides legal services exclusively to small-scale landlords across Ontario; specifically, those who rent out up to three units in their primary residence and do not own additional properties. Independent from the Landlord and Tenant Board, LSHC offers general legal information, referrals, and summary advice, as well as public education tools to help landlords understand their rights and responsibilities under Ontario’s residential tenancy laws.
Landlord Learning Resources (Landlord’s Self-Help Centre)
Landlord’s Self-Help Centre offers free, easy-to-follow learning modules, videos and fact sheets to help small landlords navigate Ontario’s rental laws and avoid common mistakes. Topics include rent increases, tenant screening, ending a tenancy, evictions, legal forms (e.g., N4, N5, N12), Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes, tenant belongings, and landlord obligations under the Human Rights Code. These tools are designed to support compliance and reduce costly errors for landlords who manage properties on their own.
Visit Landlord’s Self-Help Centre to access these tools and more.