Ep. 122 | Landlords vs. Pets: What Ontario Tenants Need to Know

Pets are family but in Ontario’s rental market, that sentiment doesn’t always hold up in court.

Despite what you may have heard, “no pets” clauses are often unenforceable in Ontario. So why do landlords still include them? Can you actually get evicted over a dog or a cat? And what rights do tenants really have when it comes to furry friends?

In this episode, Owen and I dig into the legal gray areas of renting with pets in Ontario. From shocking eviction stories to the loopholes landlords use to skirt the rules, we explore both sides of the debate. Tenants just trying to keep their pets, and landlords trying to protect their property.

Topics we cover include:

• Why ‘no pet’ clauses still appear in leases

• What happens if a tenant signs one then gets a dog anyway

• How condo bans affect tenant rights

• Pet deposits, extra rent, and what’s actually legal

• Emotional support animals and the rights they carry

• Real stories of landlords and tenants battling it out at the LTB

Whether you’re a tenant navigating a tough rental market or a landlord worried about pet damage, this episode gives you the straight facts with no fluff.

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