Ontario at a glance
A legal cap2027 limit
1.9%
2026 limit
2.1%
The most a rent can rise. This is a legal cap on how much rent can go up. The figure shown is the one set for that year. Exemptions, where the law has them, are listed below.
- Written notice of a rent increase
- 90 days before the new rent starts
- The form
- Notice of Rent Increase (Form N1)
- How often
- Once every 12 months
- First increase
- 12 months after the tenancy starts
- To raise rent by more than the cap
- A Landlord and Tenant Board above-guideline increase order
Worked example: a $1,500 apartment, new rent starting in 2027
| Rent today | $1,500.00 a month |
| Ontario's 2027 cap | 1.9% |
| Largest increase allowed | $28.50 a month |
The tenant must get written notice of 90 days before the new rent starts, and the last increase must be at least 12 months old.
What to watch for in Ontario
- Units first occupied "after November 15, 2018" are exempt from the guideline.
Where these rules come from
Each link was checked on Nov 13, 2026.
- Ontario: Residential rent increases
ontario.ca
- Landlord and Tenant Board: Form N1, Notice of Rent Increase
tribunalsontario.ca
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Start FreeCommon questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Ontario in 2027?+
Up to 1.9%. The 2026 limit is 2.1%. Check the official sources listed on this page for any exemptions.
How much notice does a rent increase need in Ontario?+
At least 90 days, in writing, on Notice of Rent Increase (Form N1).
Can a landlord raise the rent by more than the cap?+
This is what the rules say: A Landlord and Tenant Board above-guideline increase order.
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This page is a reference, not legal advice. Rules change, and exemptions may apply. Check the official sources above, or ask a lawyer, before acting on a rent increase.