Whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, newcomer, or investor seeking clear and trustworthy guidance, this page gives you quick access to housing guidelines, legal references, market insights, and other essential resources to support your real estate decisions.
Legal & Government References
Land Use Planning - How land can be used or developed in Ontario.
Infrastructure Projects - Major public works that scope community growth and impact surrounding property values.
Ontario Building Code - Provincial standards that regulate construction, renovation, safety, and structural requirements for all buildings in Ontario.
Tax Credits and Benefits - Government programs that help eligible homeowners, buyers, and residents reduce taxes or receive financial support.
York Region Municipal Bylaws - Quick-access links to municipal bylaws for each city and town in York Region.
Toronto Bylaws - Database of Toronto's bylaws and a subject-organized Municipal Code.
Homeowner / Buyer
Lang Registry - The official provincial system that records property ownership, legal description, mortgages, and title information.
Condo Guide - A government resource explaining condo ownership, rights and responsibilities, bylaws, reserve funds, and how condo corporations operate.
Tarion - New-home warranties to protect buyers when builders fail to meet obligations, and provides resources on coverage, claims, and construction standards.
Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians - An Act to prohibit the purchase of residential property by non-Canadians
Condominium Authority of Ontario - CAO provides support and resources for condo owners, residents, and board members across Ontario.
Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario - Licensing and regulation info for condo management companies.
Buy a New Home - Tips on Buying a Pre-Construction Home in Ontario.
Landlord / Tenant
Ontario Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) - The main law that outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Ontario.
Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) - The tribunal that resolves disputes between landlords and tenants and provides official forms and guidelines.
Residential Rent Increase - Rules that govern how much and how often a landlord can raise rent, including the annual provincial guideline.
Renting Commercial Property - Information on leasing business spaces, including terms, obligations, and differences from residential rental laws.
Advocacy Center for Tenants Ontario - A legal advocacy organization that supports tenants through education, resources, and policy work.
Landlord's Self-Help Center - A non-profit that provides legal information and guidance to small-scale residential landlords in Ontario.
Renting Commercial Property in Ontario - Learn about commercial lease agreements, how to end a tenancy and where to get help to resolve a conflict.
Ontario Commercial Tenancies Act - Outlines the legal rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in commercial rental agreements.
Community Information
Neighbourhood Guides - A neighbourhood-research platform that gives you hyper-local data on schools, parks, transit, safety, demographics, and more.
York Region District School Board - Offers information for students, families, and educators in York Region.
York Catholic District School Board - Offers school listings, program details (elementary, secondary, alternative), registration information, and important parent resources.
Toronto District School Board - Provides essential information for students, parents, and educators.
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Provides school directories, enrollment and registration details, curriculum and faith-based learning, board news, and resources.
Fraser Institute School Rankings - Lets parents and homebuyers compare public and private schools, helping you assess how schools perform in your area and which ones may suit your children best.
York Region Transit - Provides key information about public transit in York Region, including conventional bus service, Viva rapid transit, and On‑Request options.
Public Transit in Toronto - Provides how public transit works in Toronto, including TTC services, GO Transit trip planning, Wheel-Trans accessibility, and parking options.
Rental Background and Credit Check
Equifax® Consumer Credit Report - Provides a free full personal credit report per month about credit history, debt levels, and payment habits.
OpenRoom - A platform sharing real-time data on rental units, allowing landlords and tenants to see market pricing trends and competition among listings.
CanLII - A free legal database that provides public access to Canadian legislation, court decisions, and tribunal rulings, including landlord-tenant cases.
SingleKey - A tenant screening platform offering credit reports, background checks, income verification, and rent guarantee insurance for landlords.
FrontLobby - A rent reporting and payment platform that allows landlords and tenants to report rent payments to credit bureaus to build or track credit.
Rentcheck - A Canadian tenant verification service that provides credit checks, rental history, and identity validation for landlords.
Tenant Verification Service - A platform offers credit checks, criminal background searches, address verification, and commercial credit checks to help landlords reduce risk.
Certn - A platform offers real-time tenant checks, including credit reports, criminal record checks, and identity verification.
Utilities
Market Insights & Calculators
Market Data Canadian Housing Market Stats
Land Transfer Tax Calculator (Residential & Commercial)
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