Canadian Residential Rental/Lease
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A Residential Lease Agreement is used when a Landlord wishes to rent or lease property to a Tenant for residential and possibly home-based business purposes. For example, this form would be used to rent out an apartment or basement suite.

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Governing Jurisdiction:

This rental/lease will be governed by the laws of which country?

Select a province or territory:

To review British Columbia's legislation regarding residential rentals (Residential Tenancy Act, Chapter 78 (SBC 2002)), click here.

To review Manitoba's legislation regarding residential rentals (Residential Tenancies Act, C.C.S.M. c. R119), click here.

To review New Brunswick's legislation regarding residential rentals (Residential Tenancies Act), click here.

To review Newfoundland and Labrador's legislation regarding residential rentals (SNL2000 Chapter R-14.1, Residential Tenancies Act, 2000), click here.

To review Northwest Territories legislation regarding residential rentals (Residential Tenancies, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. R-5), click here.

To review Ontario's legislation regarding residential rentals (Tenant Protection Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, Chapter 24), click here.

To review Prince Edward Island's legislation regarding residential rentals (Rental of Residential Property Act, ch. R-13.1), click here.

To review Saskatchwan's legislation regarding residential rentals (Residential Tenancies Act, Ch. R-22, R.S.S. 1978), click here.

To review Yukon Territory legislation regarding residential rentals (Landlord and Tenants Act, R.S.Y. 2002, Ch. 131), click here.

Landlord Information:

How many Landlords are there?

First Landlord's name:

Second Landlord's name:

Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

Select a state:

Is the Landlord a corporation?
 Yes No

Tenant Information:

How many Tenants are there?

First Tenant's name:

Second Tenant's name:

Current Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

Select a state:

Is the Tenant a corporation?
 Yes No

Housing Style:

Select the type of housing:

Location of Housing:

Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

Select a state:

Number of Rooms:

Do you wish to specify the number of bedrooms?
 Yes No

How many bedrooms are there (e.g. 3)?

Do you wish to specify the number of bathrooms?
 Yes No

How many bathrooms are there (e.g. 2)?

Furnishings:

Is furniture included?

How many items do you wish to describe?

Describe the first item (e.g. Oak dining table with four chairs):

Describe the second item:

Describe the third item:

Describe the fourth item:

Describe the fifth item:

Describe the sixth item:

Describe the seventh item:

Describe the eighth item:

Describe the ninth item:

Describe the tenth item:

Appliances:

Are appliances included?

Check all that are included:

Stove/Oven
 Yes No

Convection Oven
 Yes No

Refrigerator
 Yes No

Dishwasher
 Yes No

Microwave
 Yes No

Washing Machine
 Yes No

Dryer
 Yes No

Water Cooler
 Yes No

Air Conditioning
 Yes No

Humidifier
 Yes No

Garborator
 Yes No

Trash Compactor
 Yes No

Describe Other
 Yes No

Number of other appliances:

First other appliance (e.g. Toaster Oven):

Second other appliance:

Third other appliance:

Fourth other appliance:

Fifth other appliance:

Amenities:

Will the Tenant(s) have access to amenities?

Check all that are included:

Exercise Room
 Yes No

Gym
 Yes No

Pool
 Yes No

Hot Tub
 Yes No

Sauna
 Yes No

Tanning Booth
 Yes No

Tennis Courts
 Yes No

Central Vacuum System
 Yes No

Garbage Pickup/Removal
 Yes No

Fire Place
 Yes No

Common Room/Lounge
 Yes No

Bicycle Storage Area
 Yes No

Storage Lockers
 Yes No

Library
 Yes No

Describe Other
 Yes No

Number of other amenities:

First other amenity (e.g. Music Practice Room):

Second other amenity:

Third other amenity:

Fourth other amenity:

Fifth other amenity:

Parking:

Will the Tenant(s) have access to parking?
 Yes No

Select all special parking features that apply:

Heated Parking Lot
 Yes No

Covered Parking Lot
 Yes No

Block Heater Outlet
 Yes No

Do you wish to describe the parking location?
 Yes No

Enter the description here:


E.g. "422 Elm Street" or "the lane behind the Premises"

What is the parking fee, per month (e.g. 20.00)?

Select the currency:

Home Business:

Home Business:
If you wish to allow the tenant to operate a home-based business on the premises, indicate your wishes in this section. Remember that the premises must be zoned for home-based business use.
Will the Tenant be allowed to operate a home-based business?
 Yes No

Briefly describe the name or purpose of the business (e.g. Speedy Shipping Corporation):

Other Occupants:

Will other occupants be allowed without the Landlord's written permission?

Who will be allowed?


Pets:

Will pets be allowed in the housing?

Smoking:

Will the Tenant(s) be allowed to smoke in the housing?
 Yes No

Are there smokers in nearby units/residences?
 Yes No

Lease Start Date:

Day (e.g. 1):

Month (e.g. March):

Year (e.g. 2006):

Is the date of occupancy the same as the start date?
 Yes No

Date of Occupancy:

Day (e.g. 30):

Month (e.g. January):

Year (e.g. 2006):

Inspection:

Inspection:
An inspection report details the condition of the premises at the beginning of the tenant's occupancy. If there is any damage to the premises, it is noted in the report so the landlord knows that the tenant should not be held responsible for this damage upon moving out.
Is an inspection report required on move-in?
 Yes No

Signing Incentives:

Will the Landlord(s) be providing signing incentives?

Describe the signing incentives:


E.g. The Landlord shall waive the Tenant's first rent payment.

Length of Lease:

This agreement will:

When will the agreement end?

The term will be measured in:

Enter number of weeks (e.g. 16):

Enter number of months (e.g. 12):

Enter number of years (e.g. 2):

Day (e.g. 15):

Month (e.g. June):

Year (e.g. 2007):

Security Deposit:

Security Deposit:
You may wish for the tenant to provide a security deposit upon moving in. Should the tenant damage the premises, or leave some rent unpaid, appropriate deductions from the deposit will be made. The remainder of the deposit is usually refunded to the tenant upon moving out.
Will the Tenant be paying a security deposit?
 Yes No

Enter the amount of the security deposit (e.g. $100.00):

How soon after tenancy ends will the deposit be returned?

Enter the time period, in days (e.g. 5):

Do you wish to specify where the deposit will be sent after the Tenant moves out?
 Yes No

Address:

City:

Please select a country:

Select a province or territory:

State:

Amount of Rent:

Enter the amount of each rent payment (e.g. 800.00):

Select the currency:

Other Fees:

Is parking included in the rent?
 Yes No

Will the Tenant(s) be paying taxes directly to the Landlord(s)?
 Yes No

Describe which taxes:


Are these taxes included in the rent?
 Yes No

Will the Tenant(s) be paying taxes directly to the government?
 Yes No

Describe which taxes:


Will the Tenant(s) be paying the condo fees?
 Yes No

Will the fees be included in the rent?
 Yes No

Payment Schedule:

How often will the rent be paid?

Enter the due date for payment:

E.g. Monday

E.g. first

E.g. first

E.g. first

E.g. January 1st

Utilities:

Does the cost of Rent include any utilities?
 Yes No

Check all that are included:

Power
 Yes No

Heat
 Yes No

Gas
 Yes No

Water
 Yes No

Phone
 Yes No

Cable Television
 Yes No

Satellite Television
 Yes No

High Speed Internet
 Yes No

Security System
 Yes No

Describe Other
 Yes No

Number of other utilities:

First other utility (e.g. Intercom System):

Second other utility:

Third other utility:

Fourth other utility:

Fifth other utility:

Rent Increases:

Rent will increase:

Describe how the rent will increase:


E.g. The monthly rent will increase by $50.00 every year.

How many days notice is required (e.g. 14 days)?

Late Fees:

Will a late fee be charged for late rent?
 Yes No

How many days grace are there before late fees are charged (e.g. 5)?

How will the late fee be calculated?

Enter the percentage (e.g. 7.5):

Enter the charge (e.g. 25.00):

This charge will be added every:

Describe how the late fee will be calculated:


How much will the Tenant(s) be charged for each N.S.F. Check (e.g. 30.00)?

Default:

Will interest be charged on late rent?
 Yes No

Enter the interest rate, in percentage per year (e.g. 10.0):

The legal costs of recovering upaid rent will be paid by:

Notice of Entry:

How much notice is required for the Landlord(s) to enter the property?

Enter the number of hours (e.g. 48):

Landlord Improvements:

Will the Landlord(s) be making improvements to the property?
 Yes No

The improvements will be: