A Boarder is someone whom a Tenant allows to reside in his/her apartment. Both roommates and persons subletting an apartment are considered Boarders. Boarders are not recognized by Landlords or the Ontario Tenant Protection Act. Boarders are subject to contract law between themselves and the Tenant. What is a boarder vs tenant? Unlike tenants, boarders […]
Category: Ontario
Can Tenants Install Security Cameras Ontario Canada?
If there is a video camera in a private space, then tenants have the right to take it down themselves, or tell the landlord to take it down. According to Dania Majid, a staff lawyer for the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, installing cameras in a tenant’s home is illegal and seen as criminal activity. […]
Do I Need To Tell My Landlord If My Partner Moves In Ontario?
Yes, you do. Whether or not it is required by the lease, or by law, the landlord has a right to know who is occupying his property. It’s the right thing to do. Depending on the lease and/or local law, you may or may not be required to be on the lease, and potentially subject […]
Can I Kick Out My Roommate Ontario?
If your roommate has violated the rental agreement or has neglected to pay their part of the rent or utilities, then you have just cause to evict them from your unit with proper notice. If they refuse to leave after this time, you may have to seek assistance from the authorities or your landlord. How […]
Can My Girlfriend Claim Half My House Ontario?
In Ontario, property acquired during a marriage must be split equally when a marriage ends for any reason. Can my girlfriend take half my house? Can my girlfriend claim half my house? You girlfriend doesn’t have an automatic right to half your house as you are not married or in a civil partnership. Can you […]
How Many Census Divisions Are In Ontario?
There are 575 Census Subdivisions (CSDs) in Ontario. These geographical areas correspond to municipalities, Indian reserves or unorganized territories treated as municipal equivalents. How many divisions are there in the census? nine census divisionsIn the United States, the Census Bureau divides the country into four census regions and nine census divisions. The bureau also divides […]
Can You Drive From Ontario To Chicago?
Chicago is just over an eight-hour drive from the Toronto area. Heading west on Highway 401, you’ll cross the border into Detroit from Windsor, Ont. A majority of the drive after that is through Michigan before you cross into Indiana and gain an hour before finally entering Illinois. Can you drive from Canada to Chicago? […]
What Is Short For Ontario?
Ontario. Ont./Ont. ON. What is the 2 letter code for Ontario Canada? Canadian Provinces and Territories Two-Letter Abbreviation Ontario ON Prince Edward Island PE Quebec QC Saskatchewan SK Is it PQ or QC? Canada: AB (Alberta) BC (British Columbia) MB (Manitoba) ON (Ontario) PE (Prince Edward Island) QC or PQ (Quebec) What are the province […]
Are There First Nations In Ontario?
Ontario is home to 23% of all Indigenous peoples in Canada. There are 133 First Nations communities located across Ontario, representing at least 7 major cultural and linguistic groups. These communities are located from Windsor in the South to the Northern shores of Hudson Bay. What are the First Nations of Ontario? These Peoples make […]
How Far Is Ontario From New-York By Plane?
The distance between Ontario (Ontario International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 2429 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles. The estimated flight time is 5 hours 5 minutes. How many hours is Ontario from New-York? It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from New York to Ontario. […]