PART III RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORDS

s.23 — Landlord not to harass, etc.

Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

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A landlord must not harass, obstruct, coerce, threaten or interfere with a tenant.

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23 A landlord shall not harass, obstruct, coerce, threaten or interfere with a tenant.

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Reproduced from Ontario e-Laws under the King's Printer for Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 — June 1, 2026 (consolidation period to November 27, 2025). Always confirm the current version on e-Laws. General information, not legal advice.