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Legislation Governing Landlords
306 students

Legislation Governing Landlords

Meeting Compliance Obligations
Created bySherry Hiriart
Last updated 3/2025
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Identify the legislation impacting Landlords.
  • Analyze how different legislations govern the housing industry.
  • Describe human rights, discrimination and landlord obligations.
  • Assess renovations to meet Code compliance.
  • Articulate key landlord fire safety compliance obligations.
  • Understand jurisdictional regulations and bylaws.
  • Describe how to access resources and tools to navigate legal responsibilites.

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Course content

9 sections • 13 lectures • 1h 46m total length

  • Introduction4:34

    Explore Canada's landlord and tenant legislation, including lease, eviction, tenant rights, privacy and human rights protections, fire safety, and municipal rules shaping compliant, fair, and safe rental housing.

  • Meet Your Facilitator2:19

    Sherri Hiriart brings two decades of hands-on rental housing management experience as a property manager and small landlord, offering accessible, low-cost education to help landlords stay compliant and connected.

Requirements

  • No experience necessary. Suitable for beginners or those seeking to expand their skills.

Description

Welcome to the Legislation Governing Landlords Course!

Let’s be honest, being a landlord isn’t always a walk in the park. Between ever-evolving laws, tenant rights, and safety regulations, it can sometimes feel like you need a law degree just to rent out a unit. But don’t worry—that’s where we come in!

This course will guide you through the legal landscape of leasing, tenant rights, privacy laws, safety regulations, and jurisdiction-specific requirements. We’ll break down complex legal concepts, highlight common pitfalls, and even throw in some real-life scenarios (and a bit of humor) to keep things engaging.

Because let’s face it—understanding the law is not just about avoiding fines and legal battles. It’s about protecting your investment, fostering good landlord-tenant relationships, and ensuring your rental business thrives. A small legal misstep could lead to hefty fines, lawsuits, or even reputational damage, so it pays to be informed.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to navigate landlord-tenant laws with ease. Whether you're a new landlord looking to get it right from the start or a seasoned property owner wanting to stay up to date, this course will help you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and run a successful rental business—without losing sleep over legal jargon.

So, let’s dive in and make sure you stay on the right side of the law—without losing your sanity in the process!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for those considering the landlord profession, new to being a landlord, or a landlord wishing to enhance their skills.

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