Subletting a Rental Unit Transcript  Introduction Welcome to Landlord’s Self-Help Centre’s module on subletting a rental unit. The information offered in this presentation is intended as general information, it is not legal advice. If you need more information, please contact a legal service provider. Residential Tenancies Act In Ontario, the Residential Tenancies Act is the provincial law that governs most residential rental agreements. It defines the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants and outlines appropriate reasons for giving a notice of termination. Section 97 of the Act sets out the rules relating to the subletting of a rental unit. Subletting and Assignment The terms subletting and assignment are often confusing terms for both landlords and tenants. It is important for landlords to understand the difference between these two terms. An assignment happens when a tenant permanently leaves the rental unit, and transfers the responsibility for that unit to another person with the landlord’s consent. Subletting happens when a tenant temporarily leaves the rental unit, and with the consent of the landlord, allows another person to stay in the unit while they are away. This new person would leave when the tenant returns. Can any tenant sublet their rental […]