True or False: A landlord can refuse to rent to someone under the age of 18 in Ontario.

In Ontario, the principle that a landlord cannot discriminate against potential tenants on the basis of age is rooted in the Human Rights Code. This legislation is designed to protect individuals from discrimination based on various grounds, including age. The Code recognizes that people under the age of 18 are often considered minors and may not have the legal capacity to enter into certain types of contracts without parental consent. However, refusing to rent to someone solely based on their age – that is, simply because they are under 18 – constitutes age discrimination under the law.

While there may be specific situations where additional criteria or considerations apply (for instance, certain types of leases might have age restrictions due to insurance policies or building regulations), the general rule affirms that a landlord cannot refuse to rent simply due to a tenant's age. Therefore, the assertion is false; a landlord cannot refuse to rent to someone under the age of 18 without justifiable cause.