Posted 10/13/26
Recent Above-Guideline Increases (AGI)
It has been recently brought to the attention of the DVTA Executive Board that some folks have received a rental increase notice that reflects an Above-Guideline- Increase. If your rent increase notice for 2026 is greater than 2.1%, you have received an AGI.
What to Do Next
For DVTA Members
With your signed authorization, the DVTA AGI Committee will assist you and act on your behalf throughout the process.
Contact the DVTA:
Who comprises the DVTA AGI Committee?
The Committee will be made up of volunteers who are affected by the increase along with other interested volunteers (via recruitment) and a member(s) of the DVTA Executive.
For Non‑Members or Members Who Choose Not to Be Represented by the DVTA
If you prefer to proceed independently, your first step is to obtain basic information directly from the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) or the Hamilton Legal Clinic.
Hamilton Legal Clinic:
Landmark Place 100 Main Street East, Suite 203 (2nd Floor) Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3W4
Phone: 905‑527‑4572 Fax:905‑523‑7282
Website: www.hamiltonjustice.ca
What to Bring:
Your AGI increase notice
Valid identification
For further information, contact the DVTA at: dvtassociation@gmail.com
Posted 9/15/26
An Above Guideline Increase (AGI) is a rent increase in Ontario that goes above the province’s annual rent increase limit, but only if the landlord gets approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board. It is allowed only for specific reasons, such as major capital work, extraordinary municipal tax increases, or security service costs.
What it means
A normal rent increase must stay within the yearly guideline, but an AGI is the exception. The landlord cannot simply add it on their own; they must apply and prove the increase is justified.
What tenants should know
AGIs are usually not automatic or permanent. For capital and security costs, the approved increase is capped and can often be spread over up to three years, while tax-based AGIs work differently.
In one sentence
Think of an AGI as a special, approved rent increase above Ontario’s usual cap, not a routine yearly increase
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Practical Tips
Document Everything Keep accurate records of rent amounts, payment history, notices, and any property improvements. Proper documentation protects you in the event of a dispute and supports any future Above-Guideline Increase (AGI) applications.
Links to External Resources
https://www.johnson-team.com/blog/understanding-the-ontario-rent-increase-guidelines-2025/
https://www.torontotenants.org/above_guideline_rent_increases
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