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The Hidden Cost of Renting: Illegal Application Fees and Screening Charges in Ontario's Rental Market
An in-depth analysis of illegal rental application fees, screening charges, and tenant selection abuses reveals how landlords exploit prospective tenants through prohibited charges and discriminatory practices, plus the substantial penalties they face.
Heat and Essential Services: Legal Standards and Remedies for Tenant Safety
A comprehensive examination of landlord obligations regarding heat, water, electricity and other vital services in Ontario rental units, including legal standards, tenant remedies, and landmark LTB decisions.
The Hidden Discrimination: How Human Rights Violations Occur in Ontario's Rental Market and What Tenants Can Do About It
An in-depth analysis of discrimination cases in Ontario's rental housing market, examining real LTB decisions involving disability, family status, race, and other protected grounds under the Human Rights Code.