Landlord Tenant Rules

1. What is a security deposit?
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A security deposit is a tenancy agreement has been entered into between the tenant
and landlord. The tenant must move in now.
2. Must a landlord provide a receipt for a security deposit?
Yes, a landlord must give their tenant a receipt for the security deposit.
3. Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit?
The landlord must calculate the interest of the full amount of the security deposit. The
interest rate is set at the beginning of each year and is calculated from the start and
finish of the tenancy.
4. How much can be charged for a security deposit?
The deposit is half of the first month’s rent and must be paid within 30 days of moving
in.
5. How much time does a landlord have to return a security deposit after the
tenant moves out?
The landlord has 15 days to return a security deposit.
6. What is a rental agreement?
A written agreement for every tenancy and there must be standard terms that protect
the landlords and tenants right to be fair and balanced.
7. What are the types of rental agreements?
There are two types of rental agreements which are a written lease and a verbal rental
agreement. But a verbal rental agreement is more difficult to refer to when there is a
dispute.
8. Must a landlord give a copy of a signed rental agreement to the tenant?
Landlords must prepare a written agreement for every tenancy. Both parties must sign
and date the agreement within exactly 21 days of entering into the property.
9. Must a landlord give a tenant a copy of the Residential Tenancies Act?
Landlords and tenants enter into a tenancy agreement must provide the tenant a copy
of the agreement.
10. What is a Rental Premises Condition Report form?
The landlord and tenant are to view the condition of the rental unit together and record
the condition of the rental unit at the time of move in and move out by the tenant of
every aspect of the property.
11. Does the Residential Tenancies Act apply to a verbal rental agreement?
Verbal tenancy agreements are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act, but it's always
best to have a written agreement too.
12. Can a landlord request post dated cheques for rent payments?
Residential Tenancies Act simply provides that a landlord may not "require" a tenant to
provide post-dated cheques.
13. Are there residential premises not covered by the Act?
Yes if the act does not apply to your living condition. The premises not covered by the
act are occupants/ roommates and
14. Does the Act apply to business/commercial rental agreements?
The Residential Tenancy Act does not apply to a commercial tenancy. Commercial
tenancies are associated with a business like a store or an office.
15. Is a tenant responsible to have insurance on his/her personal belongings?
No, the landlord has insurance on their building, but not the tenant’s personal
belongings.
16. When a rented premises is sold to a new owner, does the rental agreement
continue?
Yes, the rental agreement either written or verbal continues when there is a change in
ownership, but a foreclosure may result in an exception.
17. What happens to a security deposit when there is a change in ownership?
The security deposit funds are transferred to the new owner and the tenant must be
alerted for a change in landlord ownership.
18. Can a landlord charge a fee for late payment of rent?

The landlord can charge a non-refundable fee of up to $25 for late payment of rent, but
only if this term is in your tenancy agreement.
19. Can a landlord charge a fee if a tenant's rent cheque is returned because of
non-sufficient funds (N.S.F.) in the tenant's account?
The bank may charge your landlord a service fee. If this happens, your landlord may
ask you to pay the service fee.
20. Can a tenant withhold rent because the landlord is not maintaining the
premises?
Tenants are responsible for repairing damages caused by anyone living in or visiting the
unit, including pets. The landlord and tenant share the responsibility for maintaining the
rental property together. reimburse the other for repair or maintenance expenses.
21. Can a landlord terminate a rental agreement when the tenant does not pay
rent?
Yes, a 10 Day Notice to End Tenancy for Unpaid Rent or Utilities can be given to
tenants who do not pay the full rent or utilities when they are due.

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1. What is a security deposit?

2. Must a landlord provide a receipt for a security deposit?

3. Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit?

4. How much can be charged for a security deposit?

The landlord has 15 days to return a security deposit.

6. What is a rental agreement?

7. What are the types of rental agreements?

8. Must a landlord give a copy of a signed rental agreement to the tenant?

9. Must a landlord give a tenant a copy of the Residential Tenancies Act?

13. Are there residential premises not covered by the Act?

14. Does the Act apply to business/commercial rental agreements?

15. Is a tenant responsible to have insurance on his/her personal belongings?

17. What happens to a security deposit when there is a change in ownership?

18. Can a landlord charge a fee for late payment of rent?

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