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Your landlord CANNOT enter your unit without 24 hours written notice (emergency excepted). Your damage deposit cannot exceed one month's rent. Rent increases are capped by provincial guidelin
Legal guidance for immigrants in Canada.
Your landlord CANNOT enter your unit without 24 hours written notice (emergency excepted). Your damage deposit cannot exceed one month's rent. Rent increases are capped by provincial guidelin
Landlord can be ordered to pay up to 12 months rent
Relevant for: renters
Authority: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Enforcement can vary by city, status, evidence, and case facts. Verify current procedures through official sources or regulated legal support.
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Last verified 2026-05-06.
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