Email this pageHarassment and Discrimination in Rental Housing

Discrimination in rental housing may take many forms and could happen at any stage, from an advertisement for a rental apartment through to an eviction.

The Ontario Human Rights Code contains provisions addressing discrimination in housing. If you think you may have been discriminated against and would like more information, please visit the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario or the Ministry of the Attorney General.

The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 prohibits landlords from harassing tenants. If you feel you are being harassed by your landlord, please contact:

• The Landlord and Tenant Board at (416) 645-8080 (from within the Toronto area) or 1-888-332-3234 (from outside Toronto); or
• The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Investigation and Enforcement Unit at 1-888-882-9277 to report a possible violation.