T1: Tenant Application for a Refund
The T1 Tenant Application for a Refund is a document submitted to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to request a refund of any unjustly charged amounts by the landlord or to receive a payment that the landlord should have made. This application can be used in 8 specific cases to protect tenants' rights.
If the landlord has charged an unfair amount or has failed to return a legitimate amount, tenants can file the T1 application with the LTB to request a refund.
When Can You Use the T1 Application?
The T1 application can be used in the following situations:
- Refund for Illegal Rent: If you paid rent above the legal limit, you can apply for a refund.
- Refund for Illegal Charges: If you paid any fees not allowed by the landlord or their agent, you can request a refund.
- Refund of Last Month's Rent Deposit: If the landlord failed to return the last month’s rent deposit for the proper purpose, you can request its return.
- Refund of Deposit After Refusal of Tenancy: If your tenancy was refused after you signed the lease, and the deposit was not returned, you can request a refund.
- Failure to Pay Interest on Last Month’s Rent Deposit: If the interest on your last month's rent deposit was not paid, you can apply for the interest amount.
- Compensation for Eviction: If you were evicted due to reasons like property demolition, repairs, or the landlord’s own use and were not compensated, you can request compensation.
- Return of Sale Proceeds from Personal Property: If the landlord sold your personal property and did not return the proceeds (this only applies to former tenants).
- Failure to Notify Rent Increase Ban: If you were not notified that a rent increase ban applied to your unit, you can apply for a refund.
Who Can Apply?
Both current and former tenants can apply. If there has been an unlawful charge or failure to return a deposit, the LTB can order the landlord to refund the amount once they confirm the violation of regulations.
Even potential tenants who paid unlawful fees or a deposit but had their tenancy refused can apply.
How REOCA Can Help
REOCA connects tenants with certified professionals, including real estate agents, mortgage brokers, lawyers, and accountants in Ontario. If you believe you’ve been overcharged or denied rightful refunds, REOCA’s experts can guide you through the T1 application process. Whether it's understanding your rights, collecting evidence, or providing legal support, REOCA’s certified professionals can ensure that your case is handled efficiently.
