Landlord and Tenant Board
What is LTB short for
Landlord and Tenant Board
Can landlords apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
Affirmative
True or False
Tenants can be taken to the Landlord and Tenant Board for failure to pay rent
True
How fast can polar bears swim?
A) 20 mph
B) 6 mph
C) They don't swim
D) 60 mph
Polar bears are strong swimmers. They can hit speeds in the water of 6 mph and hold their breath for more than a minute. They paddle with their front paws and hold their hind legs flat like a rudder.
What should you do if your landlord refuses to fix a problem with the rental unit
You should complete and submit a Landlord and tenant board application application
True or False
Landlords can cut off access to hot and cold water and electricity if the tenant refuses to pay the rent.
False
The landlord cannot cut off vital services in any circumstances.
Bonus Question for 400 points
If you could live in any country where would it be?
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Name the world's largest ocean
Pacific
Who is the decision maker during a landlord and tenant board case
Adjudicator
If a landlord refuses to fix exposed electrical wires that clearly violate the property standards by-laws a tenant can do two things.
A tenant can do two things
1) File an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board
2) Inform the municipal/local government
Bonus Question!
Tell us one fun fact about yourself
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Which finger is responsible for 50% of the strength in your hand?
The pinky
What must you provide to the other party (landlord) in order for them to know the date and time of the hearing
Once you receive the "Notice of Hearing" document you must provide a copy to your landlord so he can know the date and time of the hearing.
It is important for landlords to....
a) water the garden on a weekly basis
b) pick all the weeds growing in the yard
c) clean snow and ice from any pathways the tenant may walk
c) clean snow and ice from any pathways the tenant may walk
Provide an example where you can take a landlord to the Landlord and Tenant Board
Several things
Causing a disturbance for the tenant
Not repairing the unit
How many Earths could fit inside the sun?
1.3 million
What are the steps of filing a complaint to the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Fill and complete LTB application
File application with LTB
You will receive a “Notice of Hearing” (Date and Time of Hearing)
Provide the “Notice of Hearing” to the other party
On the hearing date you will get a chance to present your case to LTB in front of an adjudicator
The other party will then present their case
The adjudicator will decide your case and make an Order
Provide one example where a landlord can apply to the landlord and tenant board to evict a tenant from their rental unit
1) failure to pay rent
2) constantly causing a disturbance
3) damage to the rental unit
4) failure to follow the rental agreement
Scenario
Cathy has a mice problem in her unit. Cathy blames her landlord but also admits to leaving food out for several days. Who is responsible for dealing with the rodent problem?
Both! The landlord will be responsible for hiring a contractor to remove the rodents. The tenant will be responsible for cleaning inside the rental unit.
Approximately how much does a single cloud weigh?
1.1 million pounds