About RentZen
What We Are
Legal Database & Research Platform
RentZen is Ontario's premier legal database and research platform dedicated to Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) decisions and related court orders. We provide a comprehensive, searchable repository of rental legal precedents, designed to serve legal professionals, landlords, tenants, and the public. Our platform facilitates in-depth legal research, informed decision-making, and a better understanding of Ontario's rental law landscape.
Our Mission
RentZen is dedicated to upholding the principles of open court and transparency in Ontario's rental dispute resolution process. By providing easy access to LTB decisions (Adjudicative Records), we aim to support legal professionals in their practice, while fostering a more informed and equitable rental ecosystem for landlords and tenants alike.
Our Services
Advanced Legal Research Tools
Our powerful search engine allows legal professionals, landlords, and tenants to quickly find relevant LTB decisions, filtering by keywords, dates, dispute types, and more. Easily navigate through thousands of cases to support your legal arguments or understand your rights and obligations.
Comprehensive Legal Materials
Access full-text LTB decisions, detailed summaries, and key points in an easy-to-read format. Our platform makes complex legal documents more accessible, helping legal professionals build stronger cases and enabling landlords and tenants to grasp the essentials of each decision.
Resources for All Stakeholders
Beyond raw data, we provide contextual information, legal guides, and resources to support legal professionals in their practice, help landlords and tenants understand their rights and responsibilities, and educate the public on the legal landscape of Ontario's rental market.
Our Commitment to Transparency and Legal Excellence
RentZen is founded on the principle that access to legal information is fundamental to a fair and just society. We believe that:
- Open access to LTB decisions promotes accountability, fairness, and legal consistency
- Transparency in legal proceedings benefits legal professionals, landlords, and tenants
- Public access to adjudicative records is crucial for informed legal strategies and decision-making
- Education on rental laws and precedents can prevent disputes, promote harmony, and elevate the standard of legal practice in this field
Our platform serves as an essential tool for legal research, education, and informed decision-making in Ontario's rental law landscape.
Legal Context
RentZen operates in alignment with the open court principle, which applies to administrative tribunals as well as courts. We recognize the importance of balancing transparency with privacy concerns, and we strive to provide access to adjudicative records in a manner that respects both the public's right to information and individuals' privacy rights, while supporting the legal community's need for comprehensive and reliable information.
Our Vision
We envision a rental market where legal professionals have easy access to the information they need to provide excellent representation, and where landlords and tenants are well-informed about their rights and responsibilities. This leads to more effective legal practices, fairer dispute resolutions, reduced conflicts, and a more stable housing environment for all Ontarians.