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Tenant Services:
Including Advocacy Assistance Within Landlord-Tenant Board Proceedings
Last Updated: August 22 2026
Question: What are a residential tenant’s legal rights and duties in Ontario if my landlord is trying to evict me?
Answer: If your landlord is trying to evict you in Ontario, Lynxs Paralegal can help you review the reason for the eviction, confirm whether proper notice and Landlord and Tenant Board timelines were followed, and gather evidence to negotiate a settlement or respond with the required LTB forms if the matter proceeds to a hearing. Residential tenants generally have duties too, such as paying rent when due and maintaining the rental unit as agreed, while landlords must follow the process under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17, and you can raise defences like unlawful lockouts or improper rent and use of the unit. For a clear next-step plan in your situation, call (647) 249-6676 and let Lynxs Paralegal assist with tenant rights, dispute resolution, and LTB advocacy across York Region and nearby Ontario communities.
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Legal Rights and Duties Affecting Residential Tenants
To a tenant, a rental dwelling is home. Of course, home means something unique to everyone and these special feelings are recognized. With this said, Lynxs Paralegal also recognizes that impartial empathy is often necessary to remain focused upon the legal issues and to remain an objective advisor and negotiator. Lynxs Paralegal helps tenants to resolve disputes by first reviewing the facts and issues and then by working to negotiate a resolution with the landlord. If resolution is evasive, Lynxs Paralegal can prepare the required Landlord Tenant Board forms and advocate at Landlord Tenant Board hearings.
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