Only provide your security deposit (damage deposit) at or after signing the lease. The deposit, no more than half a month’s rent, must be paid within 30 days of the tenancy agreement. Learn more about rent deposits.
To end a lease early, give your landlord written notice and sign a Mutual Agreement to End Tenancy form. Also, be prepared to cover re-renting costs. Learn more about ending a tenancy early.
This varies by listing, but most include utilities such as hydro, internet, and water. On liv.rent, you can apply filters to ensure listings include basics like cable TV, hydro, water, heating, natural gas & WiFi.
When renting as a group, it is important that everyone is on the lease. To do so, make sure to submit individual applications for the same listing.
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You can post unlimited listings for free on liv.rent. Enter your listing details, verify your ID and listing, and once approved, your listing will appear on both liv.rent and tsom.offcampus-housing.com.
A landlord in Ontario can ask for the following: full name, employment details, income, references, consent for a credit check, and rental history. Read this guide on rental application in Ontario.
To do a tenant credit check, get their consent and use services like Equifax or TransUnion, or use a tenant screening service like liv.rent’s Trust Score. Alternatively, ask the tenant for their credit report.
The Trust Score evaluates a tenant's reliability and financial history using four components: Equifax® Credit Summary, Risk Assessment, Trustworthiness Rating, and Income-to-Rent Ratio. Learn more: Trust Score.