Harrassment - Re: Meaning (RTA)

TST-70689-16 (Re), 2016 CanLII 52988 (ON LTB)

29. Section 23 of the Act states: “A landlord shall not harass, obstruct, coerce, threaten or interfere with a tenant.”

30. Harassment is not defined in the Act but it can be reasonably be defined as a course of actions or conduct, including words, or gestures which tend to annoy or alarm. It is conduct which a reasonable person knows, or ought to know would be unwelcome.

31. Threatening is generally considered to be actions, gestures or words which can be expressed or implied which cause a person to fear for their health or safety, or for the health and safety of those close to them. Threats are often an expression of intent to cause harm or affect a person or their situation in a negative way. Threats can be overt and direct, or they can be veiled or implied.