Two provisions of the 2023 Homebuyers/Tenants Act affecting residential tenancy law are now in force

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Specific sections of the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 — Schedule 7, section 4 and section 11(2) — have been officially proclaimed into force, meaning they are now active law. Proclamation is the step that turns passed legislation into enforceable rules; until this order-in-council, these particular provisions were on the books but not yet operative. Both sections amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, so their practical effect applies within that framework governing landlord-tenant relationships in Ontario. Landlords, property managers, and tenants operating under residential tenancy agreements should review what these specific provisions change to their obligations and rights. If your business or property management practice involves residential rentals in Ontario, confirm with your legal or compliance team how these newly active rules apply to your situation.

Who this affects: residential landlords · property managers · residential tenants · property management companies