Landlords are allowed to be selective or discriminating in ways that can be proven to be reasonable and justifiable in order to meet business objectives such as minimizing risk. For example, if a landlord chooses not to rent to a prospective tenant because that person:
- smokes;
- has a pet (unless That pet is required because of a disability);
- refuses to allow the landlord to do a credit check; or
- has demanded a higher than normal amount of maintenance from their prior landlord
it is unlikely to be considered discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code。