Ontario Lease Agreement

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT
Ontario

1. This agreement is made in duplicate between

Landlord

Name

Address
PO Box (if applicable)

City
Postal Code

Phone (work)
Phone (home)

Email
Cell Phone/Pager

-and-

Tenant(s)

Name(s)

Type of Property

Specify

Only those tenants and occupants named are allowed to live in the premises without written consent of the landlord.

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

Street
Suite Number
City/Town
Postal Code

Tenant’s mailing address (PO Box if applicable)
Postal Code

Tenant’s Phone Number (work)
(home)

Email
Cell Phone/Pager

Next of Kin

Emergency Contact Phone Number (work)
(home)

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

Name

Address

Phone Number (work)
(home)

Email
Cell Phone/Pager

4. The current superintendent for the building:

Name

Address

Phone Number
Emergency Phone Number

Email
Cell Phone/Pager

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

The landlord must give the tenants rent receipts.

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)

Other details

parking   # of spaces   space #

The landlord must not take away or make the tenant pay extra for a service or facility that is already included in the rent.

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.

An inspection of the premises and the preparation of a written inspection report is recommended.

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 Landlord and Tenant Board 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. If it is the landlord terminating the tenancy, depending on the situation, he or she must allow tenants the following notice periods:

• 14 days for non-payment of rent, 7 days notice for weekly or daily tenancy

• 2 months for landlord’s use of property

• 20 days for cause or conduct

If the tenant breaches conditions of the Landlord and Tenant Board, the landlord can apply to the Tribunal without giving the tenant notice.

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.

Landlord has given the tenant a copy of the Landlord and Tenant Board brochure, Information for New Tenants, before the tenancy begins.

Other

SIGN BOTH COPIES SEPARATELY.

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: The landlord must post the name and telephone number of the designated contact person for emergency repairs.

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, or unless ordered by an arbitrator.

5. Entry of Residential Premises by the Landlord

The landlord may enter only with proper notice, in an emergency, with permission, if the premises are abandoned, by order, or for hotel maid service.

6. Pets and Smoking

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

7. Application of the Residential Tenancies Act

Any term that contradicts the Residential Tenancies Act is void.

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 which the tenant and the landlord agree to.)