Tenancy Agreement Form

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT
Ontario

1. This agreement is made in duplicate between

Landlord

Name

Address

City

Phone (work)

E-mail

-and-

Tenant(s)
Name(s)

Name all adults and/or children who will occupy the premises

Type of Property

2. The landlord will rent to the tenant and the tenant will rent from the landlord the following premises:

Street

Tenant's mailing address (PO Box if applicable)

Tenant's Phone Number

E-mail

Next of Kin

3. The current agent or property manager for the landlord:

Name

Address

E-mail

4. The current superintendent for the building:

Name

Address

Phone Number

E-mail

5. All Notices to Terminate or service of documents to the landlord shall be in writing and served in person by registered mail or by any other means authorized by the Director to —

the landlord / owner (and/or) the agent or property manager or the superintendent at the above noted addresses.

6. The tenancy begins on the day of 20 and this shall be the anniversary date.

The term is to run from year to year from month to month from week to week and the tenancy continues until the landlord or the tenant gives proper notice to terminate.

OR

The tenancy is for a fixed term, beginning on the day of 20 and ending on the day of 20

7. The tenant will pay rent of $ per by:

Cash Cheque Other

Rent is due on the day of each month/week and is payable to

8. The following items, appliances, and services are included in the rent:

Check only those things that are included and provide additional information if required.

stove refrigerator laundry facilities dishwasher furniture carpets window coverings

natural gas cable service heat water garbage collection electricity

sewage disposal other (define)

parking # of spaces space #

The tenant is responsible for the following:

Lawn care Late payment charges Snow removal Returned cheque charges Garbage removal

Parking @ $ / month # of spaces Tenant insurance

9. Additional obligations

10. A deposit is not required

OR

A deposit of $ (not to exceed one month’s rent) will be collected by landlord.

A form of inspection report is attached to the agreement.

An inspection report is not attached.

11. The landlord and tenant promise to comply with the conditions set out in Schedule “A.” The tenant acknowledges receipt of the rules of the residential premises and residential property which are attached hereto as Schedule “___.”

12. If the rent is unpaid one day after the due date, the landlord has the right to file an application to the Ontario Rent Tribunal for rent arrears. If the tenant does not pay the rent within two weeks, eviction can occur.

13. All Notices to Terminate must be in writing. The tenant must give 60 days notice in writing to the landlord before the rent is due.

14. This agreement is for the benefit of and is binding on the landlord and tenant and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

15. Any or all tenants signing this lease take full responsibility for all terms and conditions.

Attachments (Initials required)

The tenant has received a copy of the signed agreement within 21 days of the date of the signing of the agreement.

The tenant has read, signed, and received the rules and attachments to this agreement.

SIGN BOTH COPIES SEPARATELY.

ANY OR ALL TENANTS SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Schedule “A”

1. Assign or Sublet

The tenant may assign or sublet the residential premises to another person with the consent of the landlord.

2. Repairs

(a) Landlord’s Duties:

The landlord must provide and maintain the residential premises and residential property in a reasonable state of decoration and repair.

(b) Tenant’s Duties:

The tenant must maintain ordinary health, cleanliness, and sanitary standards throughout the residential premises and residential property.

(c) Emergency Repairs:

Emergency repairs must be urgent and necessary for the health and safety of persons or preservation of property.

3. Occupants and Invited Guests

The landlord may not stop the tenant from having guests in the residential premises under reasonable circumstances.

4. Locks

Neither the tenant nor the landlord may change or add a lock or security device unless both agree.

5. Entry of Residential Premises by the Landlord

The landlord may enter the residential premises only if lawful notice is given or in an emergency.

6. Pets and Smoking

If the tenancy agreement does not permit pets or smoking in the rental unit, the landlord may give a Notice of Termination if the tenant has pets or smokes.

7. Application of the Tenant Protection Act

Any change or addition to this tenancy agreement must be agreed to in writing and initialled by both the landlord and tenant.

8. Arbitration of Disputes

A tenant has the right to apply for arbitration to resolve a dispute.

9. Additional Terms

(Write down any additional terms in which the tenant and the landlord agree to. Additional pages may be used.)