September 2026

Your Landlord Can Raise Rent by Only 1.9% in 2027: What Ontario Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Blog / 23 September 2026 / Emma Faraday

Key Takeaways Ontario’s rent increase guideline for 2027 is 1.9%, down from 2.1% in 2026. The guideline is the most a landlord can raise most tenants’ rent without Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) approval. Rent can usually go up only once every 12 months, with at least 90 days’ written notice on the proper LTB […]

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Ontario’s Minimum Wage Rises to $17.95 on October 1: What Changes for Workers and Employers

Ontario Minimum Wage Increase October 2026

Key Takeaways Ontario’s general minimum wage rises from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour on October 1, 2026. The 35-cent increase is tied to Ontario’s 1.9% Consumer Price Index, as required under the Employment Standards Act. A full-time worker at 40 hours a week will earn about $728 more per year. Special rates also rise: $16.90

Your Landlord Can Raise Rent by Only 1.9% in 2027: What Ontario Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Ontario’s Minimum Wage Rises to $17.95 on October 1: What Changes for Workers and Employers

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