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Rental Basics
Landlord and tenant roles, utilities, pets, roommates and occupancy.
How Pets Are Handled in Rental Properties
Pets can affect a rental property through lease rules, damage responsibility, cleaning, noise, odours, allergies, shared spaces, insurance concerns and neighbour complain
Read guide →How Rental Properties Work
A rental property is a housing arrangement where one party provides the right to occupy a property and another party pays rent under agreed terms. Behind that simple idea
Read guide →How Roommates and Occupants Affect Rentals
Roommates and occupants can affect a rental arrangement in several ways. The lease may identify who is legally responsible for rent, who is allowed to live in the unit, h
Read guide →How Utilities Work in Rental Properties
Utilities are an important part of a rental arrangement because they affect comfort, monthly cost, maintenance, billing records and responsibility between landlord and te
Read guide →What Landlords Are Responsible For
Landlord responsibilities usually include more than collecting rent. A landlord may need to provide a usable rental property, follow the lease and local rules, respond to
Read guide →What Tenants Are Responsible For
Tenant responsibilities usually include paying rent, following the rental agreement, caring for the property, reporting maintenance problems, respecting occupancy rules,
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