Renting

August 7, 2026·3 min read

The $2.7 billion rental announcement came with an affordability benchmark pegged to average household income — about $3,125 a month. Here's what that math assumes, and what 30% actually looks like on a Toronto income.

July 30, 2026·3 min read

Rooming houses are now legal — and licensed — across all of Toronto, with updated bylaw rules in effect since February. If you're hunting for a September room, here's what to check before you sign.

July 23, 2026·2 min read

The province set the 2027 rent-increase guideline at 1.9%. Here's who it covers, the big exemption most renters miss, and how to think about staying versus buying at today's numbers.

July 22, 2026·2 min read

Toronto landlords must keep rental units at 21°C or warmer from October 1 to May 15 — the dates changed in 2025. Here's what the rules cover, what changes in 2026, and what to do if your unit is cold.

July 13, 2026·1 min read

A Toronto landlord was recently fined nearly a million dollars for letting a building decay. You don't have to guess whether yours is a problem — the City's enforcement record is public. Here's how to pull it.

July 7, 2026·3 min read

The Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw has been in effect for almost a year. Here's what it requires before a landlord can issue an N13 — and how to tell a genuine renovation from a pretext using public records.

July 2, 2026·2 min read

New rules require landlords to keep rental units from getting dangerously hot. Here's what they cover — and how to check whether your building has a track record of heat and maintenance complaints.

June 18, 2026·2 min read

Toronto scores every large apartment building out of 100, and the scores are public. Look up any building free, and see what counts as a red flag.