Rental property guide
Tree Grant Planning for London Landlords
Non-resident property owners can apply, but eligibility is not automatic. Treat the program as one part of a documented tree-maintenance plan for the property.
What the City confirms
Non-resident owners are within the published eligibility group
Risk and maintenance
Use inspection records to support reasonable property care
Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act can impose a duty on a landlord who is responsible for maintenance or repair of rented premises. The legal result depends on the lease, control of the premises, notice of a problem, foreseeability and whether reasonable care was taken.
A practical record may include tenant reports, dated photographs, arborist assessments, quotes, completed-work invoices and follow-up inspection recommendations.
This is general information, not legal advice. Seek advice for a specific incident, boundary dispute or insurance claim.
Tax treatment
Do not promise a blanket maintenance deduction
CRA guidance allows qualifying current repairs and maintenance expenses for rental property, while capital expenses are treated differently. The correct treatment can depend on the nature and purpose of the work. Keep the arborist’s scope and invoice, and ask a tax professional how the expense and any reimbursement should be reported.
Keep the claim proportionate
Professional assessment and maintenance can reduce identified risk; they cannot guarantee that a branch or tree will never fail.
Primary sources
Check the official rules
Program decisions are made by the City of London. These sources were reviewed on July 29, 2026.