As a tenant in Ontario, you have legal rights. These rights are explained in the Human Rights Code and the Residential Tenancies Act.
The Human Rights Code applies to every person in Ontario. The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most people who rent their housing.
Before you rent
Your landlord cannot discriminate against you because of your:
Race, place of origin or ethnic origin;
Religion;
Sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression;
Family or marital status; or
Disability or age.
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