Ask Almond

Ask Almond anything about renting in Ontario.

Late rent, notices, repairs, deposits, the Landlord and Tenant Board. Ask in plain words and get a clear answer based on Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act.

Answers for Ontario rules and LTB forms

Plain language, any time of day

Free to ask, no account needed

Examples

What landlords ask Almond.

A few of the questions Ontario landlords bring to Almond. Pick one to load it into the chat above, or type your own.

Late rent

“My tenant is 10 days late on rent. When can I serve an N4?”

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Rent increases

“Can I raise the rent by more than the guideline this year?”

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Deposits

“How much of a deposit can I ask for, and what can I use it for?”

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Repairs

“The tenant says the fridge stopped working. How fast do I have to fix it?”

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Entering the unit

“How much notice do I need to give before I enter the unit?”

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The LTB

“What happens after I file an L1 with the Landlord and Tenant Board?”

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How it works

Three steps to an answer.

No forms and no account. Tell Almond where the property is, describe what’s going on, and get an answer you can act on.

Choose where the property is

Almond answers for rental properties in Ontario, so the answer follows the right rules from the start.

Ask in plain words

Describe what happened the way you’d tell a friend. Follow-up questions are welcome.

Get an answer and next steps

Almond explains your options, the notices and timelines involved, and how it would handle the work for you.

FAQs

Questions about Ask Almond

What to know before you ask.

Is this legal advice?

No. Almond gives legal information about Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board process so you understand your options. For a dispute, a hearing, or anything you’re unsure about, speak with a licensed paralegal or lawyer.

What can I ask about?

Anything about renting out a home in Ontario: rent and late payments, N4 and other notices, rent increases, deposits, repairs and maintenance, entering the unit, and applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Which provinces does Almond cover?

Ontario. If your property is somewhere else, Almond will tell you it can’t speak to the rules where you are.

Is it free?

Yes. Asking is free and needs no account. Each chat has a limit; after that you can sign up to keep asking.

How is this different from searching online?

Search results mix provinces, old rules and forum guesses. Almond answers for Ontario only and follows up on your specific situation.

Can Almond handle the work, not just answer?

Yes. With an Almond plan it tracks rent, handles tenant requests and repairs, follows up with vendors and keeps you updated, with your approval on anything important. See Pricing for plans.

Does Almond replace my property manager?

It can. Almond manages the daily coordination work behind a rental, at a lower cost than a traditional manager who charges a share of the rent.