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How often can the rent be increased?
Rent can be increased once every 12 months provided that the landlord
has given the tenant written notice of the increase at least 90 days
before the rent increase is to take effect.
How much can a landlord legally increase the rent?
In most cases, a landlord can only increase a tenant’s rent by the annual guideline set by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Does a landlord have to give rent receipts?
Yes, if a tenant asks for them. The landlord cannot charge for providing receipts.
When is the rent due?
Unless the landlord and tenant have made different provisions, rent is due on the first of the
month. If rent is not paid on time the landlord can begin the eviction process.
Can a landlord ask a tenant to pay money to update the rent deposit?
If the rent increases after a tenant has paid a rent deposit, the landlord can ask the tenant to pay
an additional amount towards the last month’s rent deposit so that it is the same as the new rent.
If a tenant gives notice that they want to move and the landlord has not previously asked the
tenant to top up the rent deposit, the landlord still has the right to ask the tenant to pay
an additional amount towards the rent for the last month, so that it is the same as the current rent.
Does a landlord have to pay interest if a rent deposit is collected?
Yes, the landlord must pay the tenant interest on the rent deposit every 12 months. The amount
of interest is equal to the rent increase guideline that is in effect when the interest payment is due.
Can a landlord charge a fee if a tenant's rent cheque is returned NSF?
If a tenant's rent cheque is returned NSF, a landlord can ask the tenant to pay for the charges the
landlord has to pay to the bank, plus an administrative charge up to $20.
Rent can be increased once every 12 months provided that the landlord
has given the tenant written notice of the increase at least 90 days
before the rent increase is to take effect.
How much can a landlord legally increase the rent?
In most cases, a landlord can only increase a tenant’s rent by the annual guideline set by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Does a landlord have to give rent receipts?
Yes, if a tenant asks for them. The landlord cannot charge for providing receipts.
When is the rent due?
Unless the landlord and tenant have made different provisions, rent is due on the first of the
month. If rent is not paid on time the landlord can begin the eviction process.
Can a landlord ask a tenant to pay money to update the rent deposit?
If the rent increases after a tenant has paid a rent deposit, the landlord can ask the tenant to pay
an additional amount towards the last month’s rent deposit so that it is the same as the new rent.
If a tenant gives notice that they want to move and the landlord has not previously asked the
tenant to top up the rent deposit, the landlord still has the right to ask the tenant to pay
an additional amount towards the rent for the last month, so that it is the same as the current rent.
Does a landlord have to pay interest if a rent deposit is collected?
Yes, the landlord must pay the tenant interest on the rent deposit every 12 months. The amount
of interest is equal to the rent increase guideline that is in effect when the interest payment is due.
Can a landlord charge a fee if a tenant's rent cheque is returned NSF?
If a tenant's rent cheque is returned NSF, a landlord can ask the tenant to pay for the charges the
landlord has to pay to the bank, plus an administrative charge up to $20.
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