Shared housing in Ontario: How the residential tenancy law exemption encourages hosts in 2026
In 2026, the real estate market in Ontario continues to present major challenges, both for individuals looking for affordable housing and for hosts dealing with the rising cost of living and interest rates. Faced with this situation, many Ontario hosts with spare rooms are still hesitant to take the leap into renting. The main cause of this reluctance? The fear of strict regulations and potentially lengthy procedures imposed by the province. Yet, a little-known legal provision is changing the la...