Which type of housing does the RTA not apply to direct residential leases?

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) typically governs residential leases, but there are specific categories of housing that it does not apply to. Nursing homes are one of these categories. This is because nursing homes are considered specialized facilities that provide care services, which go beyond just providing housing. The nature of the agreements in nursing homes often involves health care provisions and other care-related services, placing them outside the standard framework of residential tenancy laws that the RTA regulates.

In contrast, rooming houses, duplex rentals, and community center rentals generally fall under the purview of the RTA as they involve typical residential lease agreements without the complexities related to health care or specialized services. Thus, understanding the context of the types of housing and the services they provide is crucial in determining the applicability of the RTA.