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Not all 16 grounds apply to all 8 areas—some of the exceptions are described below. Human rights cases often involve the first three areas—here are more details on them: | Not all 16 grounds apply to all 8 areas—some of the exceptions are described below. Human rights cases often involve the first three areas—here are more details on them: | ||
===1. Tenancy premises (renting property)—section 10=== | |||
:No person, including property owners, landlords, and building managers, can refuse to rent a space (for example, an office or an apartment) or charge a higher rent or security deposit, or otherwise discriminate against a tenant based on the grounds in section 10 of the Code. In addition, a person cannot normally stop a tenant from using common facilities. For example, in most cases, a person can’t prevent a tenant with a physical disability from using the pool. However, a person can restrict rentals as follows: | :No person, including property owners, landlords, and building managers, can refuse to rent a space (for example, an office or an apartment) or charge a higher rent or security deposit, or otherwise discriminate against a tenant based on the grounds in section 10 of the Code. In addition, a person cannot normally stop a tenant from using common facilities. For example, in most cases, a person can’t prevent a tenant with a physical disability from using the pool. However, a person can restrict rentals as follows: | ||
*a person looking for a roommate to share their own place can restrict the rental to people based on any ground | :*a person looking for a roommate to share their own place can restrict the rental to people based on any ground | ||
*rentals can be restricted to people over 55—or couples or families with one member over 55—in some cases | :*rentals can be restricted to people over 55—or couples or families with one member over 55—in some cases | ||
*rentals may also be restricted to people with mental or physical disabilities—if the residence is designed for people with disabilities—in some cases | :*rentals may also be restricted to people with mental or physical disabilities—if the residence is designed for people with disabilities—in some cases | ||
==2. Accommodations, services, and facilities—section 8== | ==2. Accommodations, services, and facilities—section 8== | ||
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If you complain to the Tribunal and also file a complaint (or grievance) with a union or under the Employment Standards Act, or if you sue the employer for wrongful dismissal, the Tribunal can wait until your other complaints or lawsuit are finished before dealing with your complaint. | If you complain to the Tribunal and also file a complaint (or grievance) with a union or under the Employment Standards Act, or if you sue the employer for wrongful dismissal, the Tribunal can wait until your other complaints or lawsuit are finished before dealing with your complaint. | ||
[updated April 2015] | [updated April 2015] | ||