Ontario set the 2026 rent increase guideline at 2.1%, affecting 1.4 million rental households.
Who Is Covered
Units first occupied before November 15, 2018. Newer units are not rent-controlled.
For Tenants
At $2,000/month, the maximum increase is $42/month. Landlords must give 90 days written notice.
Toronto Renoviction Protection
The Rental Renovation Licence By-Law prevents landlords from evicting tenants under the guise of renovations.