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Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Section 37 — Termination only in accordance with Act
Ontario
1What the law says
"A tenancy may be terminated only in accordance with this Act."
2What it means
Your landlord cannot evict you just because they want to. They must follow a specific legal process with official forms and LTB approval.
3Real example
Priya got a text: "You have 2 weeks to leave." That is not valid. Only an LTB-issued order can force her to move out.
4Where to read more
The LTB (tribunalsontario.ca/ltb) publishes its tenant application forms, including the T5 for bad-faith terminations, and sets out the hearing procedure. Steps to Justice maintains a directory of Ontario community legal clinics that assist tenants at no cost.
Source: ontario.ca/laws/statute/06r17Last verified: Jun 19, 2026
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Your legal rights in Canada, in plain language

Legal rights in Canada come from several layers of law working together: the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, federal statutes such as the Canada Labour Code and PIPEDA, and provincial laws like Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act and Employment Standards Act. Which law applies to a situation usually depends on the province and the type of issue involved. Our law library breaks each statute down in plain English.

Many Canadians are surprised to learn that employment, housing, and consumer protection are mostly provincial matters, while areas like immigration, banking, and telecommunications fall under federal jurisdiction. Workers in federally regulated industries follow the Canada Labour Code, while most other workplaces follow provincial employment standards. Each of our topic sites explains which level of government covers your issue and links to the official source.

Free and low-cost help also exists across Canada: community legal clinics, legal aid programs, law society referral services, ombudsman offices, and tribunals such as the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Find your issue to see which resources apply, or ask our AI a question to get started.

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