Can the City of Mississauga evict a tenant for just cause?

No; eviction orders are issued by the Landlord and Tenant Board under provincial law, while the City enforces property standards and licensing.

Where do I file to oppose an eviction?

File a response or application with the Landlord and Tenant Board using the official LTB forms and follow the Board's timelines.

Who enforces repairs or maintenance problems?

Mississauga By-law Enforcement handles property standards and can issue orders or tickets to require repairs.

Mississauga Just-Cause Eviction Rules

Housing and Building Standards Ontario 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026

In Mississauga, Ontario tenants and landlords must follow provincial tenancy law; municipalities do not directly authorize evictions but do enforce property standards and licensing where applicable. This article explains how just-cause eviction concepts operate in Mississauga, which agencies handle complaints, what remedies or orders are available under provincial law, and practical steps for tenants and landlords to respond. It summarizes where to find official forms, how to file a complaint or application, and timelines you should expect when an eviction is sought.

Overview

Eviction grounds and the power to issue eviction orders are governed by the provincial Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board, not by city bylaws; the City of Mississauga enforces property standards, licensing and bylaw compliance but does not issue eviction orders itself City of Mississauga By-law Enforcement^[1]. For statutory grounds, procedures, and remedies see the Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board resources Residential Tenancies Act (e-Laws)^[2] and LTB forms and fees^[3].

Penalties & Enforcement

Because eviction authority in Ontario is provincial, enforcement and penalties for unlawful evictions or contraventions of the Residential Tenancies Act are handled through the Landlord and Tenant Board or through provincial offences processes when applicable. City by-law enforcement can issue orders and tickets for property standard or licensing breaches but cannot order a tenant removed from a rental unit.

Enforcer: Landlord and Tenant Board for tenancy orders; City of Mississauga By-law Enforcement for property standards and municipal licensing issues.
Orders available: termination orders, eviction orders, rent repayment orders or compliance orders under provincial oversight; municipal orders for property repairs or licensing compliance.
Fines and monetary penalties: specific fine amounts are not specified on the cited city page; consult the Landlord and Tenant Board and Provincial Offences Act references for monetary penalties where applicable ^[2].
Escalation: first-time, repeat or continuing offences and escalation procedures are governed by provincial rules or by municipal ticketing regimes; exact escalation schedules are not specified on the cited pages.
Inspections and complaints: property standards complaints are handled by Mississauga By-law Enforcement; tenancy disputes and eviction applications are filed with the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Municipal bylaws can require repairs or licences but eviction orders come from the provincial Landlord and Tenant Board.

Applications & Forms

The Landlord and Tenant Board publishes required application forms and fee schedules for eviction-related applications on its official forms page; specific form names and current fees are listed there and must be used when applying to the Board LTB forms and fees^[3]. For municipal compliance matters, Mississauga provides online complaint forms and guidance through its By-law Enforcement pages.

How enforcement works in practice

Typical enforcement flow when eviction or compliance is sought:

Complaint or notice filed by landlord or tenant to the Landlord and Tenant Board or to Mississauga By-law Enforcement.
Investigation or case review by the relevant body (municipal inspection or LTB intake).
If grounds are found, the Board issues an order; municipal orders require compliance or may lead to tickets and municipal prosecution.
Payment of fines or compliance with orders; further enforcement can include court registration of orders.

If you receive an eviction notice, act quickly to file a response with the Landlord and Tenant Board within the timelines given.

Common violations

Illegal lockouts or threatened evictions by landlords (enforceable through the LTB).
Failure to maintain property standards (municipal orders and tickets).
Unlawful harassment or interference with reasonable enjoyment by landlords or other residents.

FAQ

Can the City of Mississauga evict a tenant for just cause?: No; eviction orders are issued by the Landlord and Tenant Board under provincial law, while the City enforces property standards and licensing.
Where do I file to oppose an eviction?: File a response or application with the Landlord and Tenant Board using the official LTB forms and follow the Board's timelines.
Who enforces repairs or maintenance problems?: Mississauga By-law Enforcement handles property standards and can issue orders or tickets to require repairs.

How-To

Gather documents: lease, notices, photos and communication records.
Check timelines: determine the response deadline on any eviction notice and the LTB filing deadlines.
File with the LTB: submit the appropriate application or response using the Board's forms and pay any fee.
If it's a property standards issue, file a complaint with Mississauga By-law Enforcement and request an inspection.
Attend hearings and preserve evidence to support your case; consider legal advice or community legal clinics.

Key Takeaways

Evictions are governed by provincial law; the City enforces property and licensing standards.
Use official LTB forms for eviction matters and Mississauga complaint channels for bylaw issues.