The 7 Ontario Standard Lease Mistakes That Could Cost You Big Money

Why smart landlords in Toronto, Ottawa, and across Ontario keep losing thousands on simple paperwork errors

Picture this: You’re a landlord in Ontario. You think you know the rules. Then one day, your tenant stops paying rent. They say they don’t have to pay. Why? You made a simple mistake on their lease.

This happens all the time. Even good landlords and real estate agents make Ontario Standard Lease mistakes that cost thousands of dollars.

Ontario Landlord Court Options: 3 Hidden Legal Systems Beyond the LTB (2025 Guide)

In this episode of the Ontario Landlord Series, Kevin Breitner sits down with landlord litigation expert Gibrian Malicki-Sanchez to explore the Ontario landlord court options that many property owners don’t even know exist. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the Landlord and Tenant Board says “we can’t help you,” this conversation reveals the three alternative legal paths that could save your investment.