Canada · ON

Ontario landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Ontario landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

Last month's rent only (no damage deposit)

Return: Applied to final month

Late fees

Not permitted beyond NSF charges

Entry notice

24 hours written

Termination notice

60 days (month-to-month via N9/N11)

Rent control

Yes (2026 guideline 2.1%; units first occupied on/before Nov 15, 2018)

Required disclosures

Every Ontario residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Standard lease form (mandatory since 2018)
Form 410 rent info (some cases)

Notable Ontario quirk

Damage deposits are illegal — only last month's rent permitted.

Ontario landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Ontario?

Not permitted beyond NSF charges. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Ontario?

Last month's rent only (no damage deposit). The deposit must be returned within Applied to final month after move-out.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Ontario?

24 hours written.

Is there rent control in Ontario?

Yes (2026 guideline 2.1%; units first occupied on/before Nov 15, 2018).

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other provinces

Quebec

Prohibited (no deposit of any kind allowed)

British Columbia

½ month's rent (+ ½ month pet deposit)

Alberta

1 month's rent

Manitoba

½ month's rent

Saskatchewan

1 month's rent

Nova Scotia

½ month's rent

New Brunswick

1 week (weekly) / 1 month (monthly or longer)

Newfoundland and Labrador

¾ month's rent