Just the Facts: Disputes
| The Residential Tenancies Act states when a landlord or tenant can take action when they feel that the other party is not meeting their obligations under the law or the lease agreement. |
A landlord and tenant both undertake obligations and responsibilities when they make a lease agreement. The obligations may be set out in the written lease, agreed orally or be established by law. It is important to know what your obligations and responsibilities are when you make a lease agreement because there may be penalties for failing to meet them. Landlord Obligations, Tenant Obligations
In some situations the law allows for legal notices to be given between the parties in an effort to remedy the situation. In other cases it is necessary to make an application to court. It is also possible to use court processes to enforce notices and judgments that are not acted upon by the other party. Landlord Remedies, Tenant Remedies
There are several issues related to repairs, for example, keeping the property in good condition. Repairs
The owner of a condominium who rents it to a tenant can use the remedies available to a landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act to end a tenancy. Condo Corporation Ends Tenancy
There are services available to help with residential tenancy disputes. Services
May 2006