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i have a tenant who signed a lease but did not transfer his utilities
## Utility Transfer Obligations Under the RTA
The context provided to me **does not contain provisions directly addressing a tenant's obligation to transfer utilities into their own name** after signing a lease.
The retrieved sections cover:
- Mobile home property tax reimbursement obligations Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 155(1) and Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 155(2)
- Various landlord offences and compliance obligations Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 232(2)
- Assignment and sublet provisions Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 95(9) and Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 97(6)
**None of these sections speak to your specific situation.**
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### What I'd Suggest You Look Into
Your answer is more likely found in:
- The **terms of your lease agreement** (Standard Lease Form or custom clauses requiring utility transfer)
- **RTA s. 137–138**, which deal with utility obligations between landlords and tenants (not included in the context provided to me)
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### Next Steps
You may want to:
1. Review the utility clause in your signed lease
2. Consult the LTB or a licensed paralegal about enforcement options
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*This is not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult someone licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.*
Sources
- [Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 97(6)]
- [Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 95(9)]
- [Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 155(1)]
- [Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 155(2)]
- [Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 232(2)]
Not legal advice. TenantClear cites the RTA and LTB decisions but does not interpret strategy. For contested hearings, get help from someone licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.