How to File a Complaint Against a Landlord in Canada

Deposit disputes, repairs, illegal eviction notices — every province has its own tenancy board. Find the right authority for your province here.

Find Your Province

Ontario

Deposit disputes, repairs, illegal eviction notices, and other tenancy issues.

Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) — 1-888-332-3234 →

British Columbia

Deposit disputes, repairs, and notices to end tenancy in BC.

Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) — 604-660-1020 →

Alberta

Faster dispute resolution for straightforward tenancy matters, as an alternative to court.

Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) — 310-0000 then 780-644-3000 →

Quebec

Lease disputes, repairs, and eviction matters for Quebec tenants and landlords.

Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) — 1-800-683-2245 →

Other provinces & territories

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the territories each have their own residential tenancy office. Search "[your province] residential tenancy office" or ask Asya below — it can point you to the right one.

Before You File

Where ComplaintCA Fits

ComplaintCA doesn't replace your provincial tenancy board — it identifies the right one for your province and drafts a clear, factual complaint in one of 7 supported languages, so you walk in prepared.

No need to read this whole guide — Asya can ask a few questions and point you to the right board in seconds.

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Frequently Asked

Where do I file a complaint against a landlord in Ontario?

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), at 1-888-332-3234.

Where do I file a complaint against a landlord in British Columbia?

The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), at 604-660-1020.

Where do I file a complaint against a landlord in Alberta?

The Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS), toll-free at 310-0000 then 780-644-3000.

Where do I file a complaint against a landlord in Quebec?

The Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), at 1-800-683-2245 outside Montréal/Laval/Longueuil.

What is ComplaintCA?

A Canadian civic complaint platform that routes you to the correct authority, with AI-assisted drafting in 7 languages, an MP finder, a lawyer panel, and cyber crime reporting support.

I'm Deaf or hard of hearing — how do I call a phone-only authority?

Use Canada VRS (free sign-language video relay, available 24/7) or dial 711 for a text-based relay operator — both let you place a real phone call to any number listed on this page.

Sources & Verification

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