Residential Tenancies Act vs. Condo Act – Tenant-Landlord Relations in Condo Communities

This article discusses the differences between the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and the Condo Act in Ontario, Canada. While the RTA governs the rights and obligations of residential landlords and tenants, the Condo Act applies specifically to condominiums and requires both owners and tenants to comply with condo documents. The condo corporation has the right and duty to enforce compliance, and unit owners are required to take steps to ensure compliance, which can include eviction proceedings. The article also outlines the specific grounds for eviction under the RTA and the Condo Act and the compensation that landlords can seek.