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Archive for November 28, 2016

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New notice allows victims of sexual and domestic violence to end tenancy in 28 days

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has changed. Now tenants who are victims of sexual and domestic violence can end their tenancy in 28 days if they believe they or a child living with them may be harmed or injured if they don’t leave the unit. They can give this notice any time during the...

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What’s Happening this September?

Increases to Ontario's Minimum Wages starting October 1, 2016

Increases to Ontario's minimum wages will take effect on October 1, 2016:
  • general minimum wage increasing to $11.40 per house (from $11.25)
  • student minimum wage increasing to $10.70 per ...

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New rules about tips and gratuities

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Destabilizing Tenancy Rights Is Not the Solution to Ontario’s Housing Shortage

Destabilizing Tenancy Rights Is Not the Solution to Ontario’s Housing Shortage

Jonathan Robinson (2016-05-17) The Ontario government is quietly considering making changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the legislation which governs the landlord-tenant relationship in O...

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Fairness Means Decent Work for Temp Workers

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A Message from ACTO

Response to Long-term Affordable Housing Strategy Update  “I want to hear your views on how we can make Ontario’s housing system work better for you, your family, and your community. Every Ontarian deserves to have a stable, affordable home.” These were the words of Ted ...

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Proposed Changes to the RTA

The Ontario government is considering changing the law that protects tenants renting in Ontario.  This law called the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the “RTA”) is designed to provide protection for tenants from illegal rent increases and illegal evictions and to balance the rights between tenants ...

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