Landlord and Tenant Law

Course description

This course examines the legal relationship between landlords and tenants, the legislation that governs rental housing and the rights, procedures, documents and remedies of the parties involved in a tribunal application proceeding under the Residential Tenancies Act. Rationale: This course provides an understanding of the concepts and procedures involved for a landlord and a tenant and provides a detailed study of the Residential Tenancies Act and related legislation. Students enrolled in this course will study the rules and procedures governing the Landlord and Tenant Board. The course will prepare students for careers as agents representing landlords or tenants in the rental housing field, related careers in support roles within the Board, as well as professionals in the property management business. RATIONALE: As individual home ownership of a detached dwelling moves out of the financial reach for many people in our society, rental ownership may be the only way these individuals can afford a home. This course provides an understanding of the concepts and procedures involved for a landlord and a tenant and provides a detailed study of the Tenant Protection Act and related legislation. This course provides a study of the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal and the rules and procedures governing the Tribunal and will prepare students for careers as court agents and paralegals working in the rental housing field, as well as related careers in support roles within the Tribunal.

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