Ethan Serapio

2018-05-31

Career Life 11

Landlord Tennant Rules

1. What is a security deposit?

It’s a deposit a tenant has to guarantee to the landlord if anything happens to the
home/property.

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

They are required to give a receipt if the tenant requests one.

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

No, they do not.

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

It cannot be worth more than half of ones rent.

5. How much time does a landlord have to return a security deposit after the tenant moves out?

One month.

6. What is a rental agreement?

It’s set rules provided by the landlord that the tenant must follow.

7. What are the types of rental agreements?

Month to Month, One way leases, and fixed term leases.

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

Yes, they have up to 21 days to give the copy.

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

No, it’s up to their own terms if they want to give a copy.

10. What is a Rental Premises Condition Report form?

It’s a form that landlords can file against their tenant, if the tenant has damaged the property.

11. Does the Residential Tenancies Act apply to a verbal rental agreement?

No, it has to be physically recorded/signed.

12. Can a landlord request post dated cheques for rent payments?
 No, the landlord must be payed a cheque every month.

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

The whole entire property is covered by the act.

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

No it does not.

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

Yes, the landlord has no responsibility on the tenant’s items.

16. When a rented premises is sold to a new owner, does the rental agreement continue?

No, it doesn’t carry over, unless the previous landlord gets the new landlord to sign a document
sating it does.

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

The tenant reclaims the money from the deposit.

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

No they charge a fee for late payments, but can use it against you if they want to evict you.

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?

Yes, they can charge the tenant, still.

20. Can a tenant withhold rent because a landlord is not maintaining the premises?

No, the tenant cannot hold on paying rent, because it’s not their property. They can complain
though.

21. Can a landlord terminate a rental agreement when the tenant does not pay rent?

No, they cannot terminate the rental agreement but can file a report to evict you.

22. Can a landlord increase rent by giving a verbal notice to the tenant?

No they cannot, they have to send a notice to the tenant. It needs to be on record.

23. Can a landlord increase rent anytime?

No, the landlord must give notice before increasing rent. It’ll be effective next payment if rent
does increase.

24. Is a tenant responsible for damages to the residential premises?

No, the landlord is responsible.

25. What can a landlord do if a tenant has not repaired damages?

 He can give notice to the tenant and collect damage deposit.

26. Can a termination notice be verbal?

No, you must give proper notice to tenant.

27. Where can I get a copy of the Residential Tenancies Act?

You can print off a copy online.

28. If a landlord gives a tenant a Termination Notice in writing, is the tenant required to give a
written notice of his departure?

No.