Renting With Pets: Hidden Costs + Provincial Laws
A guide to costs and laws that impact tenants renting with pets
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Renter’s Guide
Find information on renting in Canada, including tenant and landlord responsibilities, renting with pets, and how to find a roommate.
How and Why to Ask for Rent Reduction
Nervous about paying your rent during COVID-19? Be proactive and talk to your landlord. Here’s how to ask for a rent moratorium or reduction, along with a…
5 Key Responsibilities as a Renter
There’s more to being a tenant than setting up the wifi and lo-fi and relaxing in your new space. In order to have a long-lasting, respectful relationship with…
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How to Find a Good Rental Property
Use these tips to find an affordable rental unit
How Are Damage Deposits Regulated Canada-Wide?
Here's what you need to know about damage deposits and security deposits
Why Your Credit Score is Important for Renting in Canada
Learn what credit score you need for renting an apartment in Canada and how to achieve it
Make Your House Profitable: How to Rent Out An Unused Room
Make a profit on your home by renting out an empty bedroom
Rent or Buy: Which Option Makes More Sense in 2022?
Not sure what makes sense for you? Here are some tips
Writing a Perfect Rental Listing: Your Ultimate Guide
Writing a rental listing is an art that can help you find the perfect renter
How to Spot Post-pandemic Rental Scams
Keep an eye out for these six red flags as a renter
How to Avoid Rental Fraud
Rental listing scams typically aim to steal your money. When trying to find the right apartment, protect yourself from rental frauds by looking out for these...
How to Find a Roommate
Do #adulting tasks — like first dates, wardrobe malfunctions and finding a roommate — leave you in a cold sweat? We can't help with first impressions, but...
A Guide to a Standard Lease Agreement
Protect your rights as a tenant by investing the time for a detailed review of the terms of your lease. If there is any aspect of it that you feel unsure...
How to Find a Rental Unit as a Family
If you are looking for a rental property for you and your family, consider these five factors that will make or break your decision to sign a lease
How Tenant Insurance Protects You and Your Belongings
If you’re a renter it’s important you need to know how to get insurance coverage and why it’s necessary
Housing Resources for People With Disabilities and Their Families
A person living with a disability is intimately aware of the challenges when trying to find suitable housing. To help we put together a list of resources from...
Map: Guide to Renting With Pets Across Canada
Surprised that your landlord asked you for a pet security deposit? Don't be. Rules change from province to province. To keep up to date, here's our handy...
How to Protect Yourself as a Tenant
To be a good tenant with a great landlord you first need to learn your rights. We'll walk you through the basics of how to protect yourself as a...
What Features Do Renters Look for When Renting?
A growing number of people are now renting. To help uncover what renter’s want we asked almost 900 tenants (most of them millennials) what features they...
5 Ways to Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Apartment
Moving can be a stressful experience for you and totally overwhelming for your pet. Here are 5 ways to help your pet adjust to your new apartment
Gift Guide: 10 Great Gifts for Renters
Spread a little bit of that traditional holiday cheer with any one of these great gifts for the renter in your life. The best part? When they move they can...
Roommate Rules: How to Live With Roommates
Whether living with your best friend, significant other or a stranger, the golden rule is to treat each other with respect. To help make this happen, follow...
What To Do if You are Going Through Eviction as a Tenant
Eviction is a terrifying word and to go through it as a renter is never easy. Here are some tips on how to get through the process
