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Heat Waves and Your Right to Cool | Montreal News
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Canada’s sweltering heat waves are forcing renters to ask: does my landlord have to provide air conditioning? The answer varies by province. BC and Quebec don’t mandate AC, but focus on overall habitability and safety. Ontario just changed the game—since July 1, tenants can legally install their own window or portable AC units, as long as they’re installed safely. Still, no nationwide rule means renters must check local bylaws, like Toronto’s requirement for landlords to keep temps below 26°C during summer. If heat makes your home unsafe, you still have rights—talk to your landlord or tenant board, and in some cases, human rights codes may help secure necessary accommodations.
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