Does a landlord have to reveal a roach infestation before renting an apartment?
In Ontario, a landlord has a responsibility to meet health regulations. You may want to call the City to ask for a free health inspection — just explain the situation. It would help if you could walk through the unit again and take pictures of roaches. The landlord is responsible for making an attempt to control cockroaches. Once you’ve documented everything, you can seek to terminate the lease. Given the situation, you can apply to the tenancy board for termination of tenancy. You may or may not get your money back. It may take a few months, even if you do win. However, if you can document things now, that will help. Moreover, if the landlord finds someone else to rent the unit, s/he can’t claim as much money as in cases where they can’t find another tenant. Tell your
