Landlord Tenant Rules
Landlord Tenant Rules
10.
No
14.
Does the Act apply to business/commercial rental
agreements?
No
15.
Is a tenant responsible to have insurance on his/her
personal belongings?
Yes
16.
When a rented premises is sold to a new owner, does
the rental agreement continue?
Yes
17.
What happens to a security deposit when there is a
change in ownership?
The new owner will be responsible for it
18.
Yes, $5 for the first day and $2 for every other day
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?
If a rent cheque is returned N.S.F., a landlord may charge a
fee not greater than $25.00
20.
Can a tenant withhold rent because a landlord is not
maintaining the premises?
No
21.
Can a landlord terminate a rental agreement when the
tenant does not pay rent?
Yes the landlord can give a short termination notice
22.
Can a landlord increase rent by giving a verbal notice to
the tenant?
No, it must be written
23.
24.
Is a tenant responsible for damages to the residential
premises?
Yes, they must fix the damage done to the premises
25.
What can a landlord do if a tenant has not repaired
damages?
If not repaired in 3 days or reasonable time the landlord can
issue a written termination notice
26.
28.
If a landlord gives a tenant a Termination Notice in
writing, is the tenant required to give a written notice of his
departure?
Yes