📍 Hamilton, Ontario
The Act does not apply to the tenancy due to required kitchen sharing with the landlord.
The basement unit lacked proper kitchen facilities as per municipal by-laws.
Tenant required to share kitchen with the landlord, exempting the arrangement from the RTA.
Based on the lack of adequate kitchen facilities in the basement, the tenancy is exempt from the RTA.
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