David Chen
Tenant Law Analyst
David specializes in Ontario residential tenancy law and Northern territories housing regulations. He has followed developments at the Landlord and Tenant Board closely for over eight years and writes extensively on LTB procedures, rent increases, and maintenance obligations.
50+ articles
Articles by David Chen
- Tenant Obligations and Liability During Major Building Renovations · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Managing conflicts with property management companies vs individual owners · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Challenges to Rent Increases Exceeding the Statutory Guideline · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Tenant Rights During Mandatory Fire Safety and Retrofit Upgrades · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Understanding Joint and Several Liability for Quebec Roommates · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Managing Tenant Obligations During Rental Property Foreclosure Proceedings · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Handling Security Deposit Disputes When a Co-Tenant Vacates · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Rights of Tenants in Mobile Home Parks vs Traditional Apartment Rentals · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Disputing Illegal Late Fees Added to Monthly Rent Payments · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Rights of Survivors to Change Locks During Domestic Disputes · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Documenting Landlord Harassment to Build a T2 Application · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Tenant liability for appliance repairs after proven negligence · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Documenting landlord harassment for dispute evidence in NL · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Managing Electronic Funds Transfer Issues with BC Landlords · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Adding an Addendum to a BC Residential Tenancy Agreement · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Challenging Late Payment Fees Under Local Statutes · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Liability for Unpaid Submetered Utility Charges · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Tenant Rights During Mandatory Fire Safety Inspections in NWT · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- NWT Tenant Rights When Landlord Defaults on Mortgage · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Manitoba Tenant Protections Against Retaliatory Rent Increases · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Manitoba Tenant Rights Regarding Smart Home Device Installation · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Can a Landlord Require Rent Payment by Pre-Authorized Debit in Manitoba · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Navigating PIPA Regulations for Tenant Privacy and Data Access · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Key Differences Between Move-In and Move-Out Inspection Liabilities · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Recovering Security Deposits from Non-Resident Landlords · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Remote Northern Community Rental Repair Timelines · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Landlord Duty to Address Permafrost Foundation Issues · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Tenant Liability for Freezing Pipe Damage in Yukon · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Rights of Tenants During Property Management Company Changes · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Tenant Protections Against Improper Use of Surveillance in Common Areas · November 11, 2026 November 11, 2026
- Illegal Landlord Practices and Security Deposit Bans · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Tenant Protections Against Eviction and Repossession · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Human Rights Protections Against Rental Discrimination · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Documenting Repairs and Maintenance Requests for the ORT · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Managing Shared Household Expenses and Liability for Co-Tenants · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Enforceability of No-Pet Clauses in Ontario Condominium Bylaws · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Recovering Illegal Last Month Rent Interest Payments · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Procedure for Changing Locks After Domestic Crisis · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Rights Regarding Basement Apartment Ceiling Heights · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Calculating Compensation for Loss of Essential Services · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Determining Fair Market Rent vs Subsidized Rates in Remote Areas · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Managing Seasonal Rental Transitions in Fly-In Communities · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Navigating Tenant Rights During Unplanned Community Power Outages · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- How to Request Urgent Repairs in Nova Scotia Rentals · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Tenant Protections Against Harassment by Landlords in NWT · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Tenant Recourse for Unlawful Entry by NWT Landlords · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Recovering Improperly Retained Cleaning Fees from Deposits · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Requesting Reasonable Adjustments for Visual Impairments · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Managing Mold and Air Quality Disputes with Landlords in NB · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026
- Move-In and Move-Out Condition Inspection Rules · October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026