When you rent a unit in an apartment building or a suite in a home, you have rights and responsibilities outlined in a provincial law called the Residential Tenancies Act. But you should also ensure you have a rental agreement in place, signed by you and your landlord.

When you share a living space with a landlord (for example, if you’re living in a bedroom and sharing the landlord’s kitchen and other common areas) the Residential Tenancies Act does not apply. You should be sure you have a written rental agreement in place, signed by you and your landlord. Rental agreements are considered lease contracts and are enforceable through the courts.

All rental agreements should be in writing and include details about the rent, security deposit, inspections, termination notices and other responsibilities.

If you are planning to rent out a suite in your basement or an extra room in your home, be sure to discuss your expectations with your tenant ahead of time and have a written tenancy agreement in place.

When renting out a suite in your home, you have rights and responsibilities outlined in a provincial law called the Residential Tenancies Act. However, if your tenant is renting a room and using other common areas of your home like the kitchen, then the Residential Tenancies Act doesn’t apply. In this case, the written tenancy agreement signed with your tenant will be considered a lease contract and will be enforceable through the courts.

All rental agreements should be in writing and include details about landlord and tenant responsibilities, security deposit, inspections, rent and termination notices.

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