Insert Housing Provider Letterhead/LogoLease Agreement

Between the
Landlord and the Tenant / This Lease Agreement (or simply referred to as “Agreement” is made in duplicate and is a legal agreement between
Insert Legal Name of Housing Provider
(the Landlord, or simply “we”, “us” or “our” in this Agreement)
and
Name(s) of Tenant
(individually and collectively called the Tenant, or simply “you” or “your” in this Agreement)
(Each member of the household whose income is considered in determining the amount of rent-geared-to-income payable by the household and all members over the age of 18 and not in full-time attendance at school must be listed as a tenant and sign this Lease Agreement.)
  1. Basic Terms

Joint and Several Responsibility / 1.1If there is more than one Tenant or there is a co-signor, each Tenant and co-signor are fully responsible for all parts of this Agreement. For example, if one Tenant does not pay his or her share of rent, the other Tenant(s) and/or the co-signor must pay the rent that is owing. This is called a “joint and several” responsibility.
Unit/Building / 1.2 In exchange for the rent and obligations contained in this Agreement, you agree to rent, and the Landlord agrees to lease the Unit identified below to the Tenant for residential use only:
Unitunit number
situated atstreet address
and being inName of City, Town or Village, Ontario.
Occupants / 1.3Only the following persons may live in the Unit in addition to the Tenant(s) listed above:
Name Relationship
[Insert names of other household members living in the unit who will not be signing this Agreement (minor children under the age of 18 or children 18 years of age and older in full-time attendance at school) and their relationship to the Tenant].
Minor children who reach the age of 18 years, or other occupants whose income is used to calculate the geared-to-income rent may need to become Tenants by signing a change to this Agreement, called an Amendment, together with you.
Overholding / 1.4The persons listed above as Occupants will not become Tenants under any other circumstances. Their occupancy rights end when the tenancy is terminated. If all of the Tenants listed at the top of this Agreement stop occupying the Unit, the Occupants do not become Tenants and they must move out of the Unit right away. If they do not they are trespassers. They may be removed by the police under the Trespass to Property Act and they must pay rent for the time they occupy the Unit after the Tenants have left.
Term / 1.5This Agreement begins onthe date the Tenant is first entitled to occupy the Unit and ends onthe last day of the month, year.
Perpetual
Tenancy / 1.6If we do not make another agreement with you in writing before the last day of the term, this Agreement will continue on a month-to-month basis and the terms and conditions in this Agreement shall continue to be in effect.
Waiver / 1.7We may not be able to give you possession of the Unit until after the first day of the term. If that happens:
a)We will offer you possession of the Unit as soon as we can.
b)You will not be charged rent for the days you do not possess the Unit.
c)This Agreement is still valid and the Term will not be extended.
d)We will not be liable to you for our failure to give you possession on the first day of the Term.
Legislative
Governance / 1.3 You understand that this Unit was developed under a prescribed government funding program, and is subject to laws made by the government, and because of this, there are some special rules and rights under these programs which apply to us as a social housing landlord and to all Tenants.
2. Rent
Market Rent / 2.1 The Market rent for your Unit isinsert Market rent for the unit per month. If the household is no longer eligible for rent-geared-to-income assistance, then the monthly Market rent as set out in this paragraph will be payable.
Rent-Geared-
To-Income Charge / 2.2You have been accepted as a rent-geared-to-income Tenant. This means that your rent is calculated based on your income and the difference between the Market rent for your Unit and rent that you pay based on your income is called a subsidy.
2.3 As of the first day of the Term, you will pay rent (Total Monthly Rent) as set out in this section.
Market rent
Less: Subsidy
Base rent-geared-to-income
Plus Utility Charge
Minus Utility Allowance
Plus Other Charges (Specify)
Total monthly rent / $
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Rent May Change based onIncome and/or Household Composition / 2.4 The rent you have to pay will change if your income, or the income of anyone else living in the unit changes, or if the charges and allowances set by the government change. You must report changes in income and/or if any new persons live in the Unit within 30 days of the change. We will notify you in writing of any change to the rent.
Rent Subsidy / 2.5 Your eligibility for, and the amount of your rent subsidy will be reviewed at least once every 12 months, and may change depending on the rules in the Housing Services Act, 2011. You may cease to be eligible for rent subsidy if you do not provide the documents we ask for to complete the review.
Pro-rated Rent / 2.6 If you take possession of your unit before the first day of the Term, you will be required to pay a pro-rated rent amount in the amount ofinsert pro-rated rent to cover the period fromdate of possession,year tolast day of month,year.
Appliances and/or
Services Provided by Landlord / 2.7 The appliances included with your unit and services provided by the Landlord and included in the rent are:
Insert appliances and services provided by the Landlord
Expenses Incurred by Tenant / 2.8 You are responsible to set up and pay for all appliances and services that are not included in rent. You will enter into a direct agreement with the company that provides the services and you must keep all services active for as long as you live in the Unit.
Additional Charges
Payable by Tenant / 2.9 You will have to pay additional charges for any of the following:
(a) replacement or additional keys or fobs $
(b) transfer fee of $250 if you request to transfer to another unit
(c) extra hydro for an air conditioner $amountper [month/season]
(d) Specify any other service/facility provided for an additional charge: [Insert charge] or delete this paragraph if not applicable
Rent Due Date and Payment Options / 2.10You must pay rent in full on or before the first day of each month. You may pay by cash, cheque, money order or by pre-authorized electronic funds transfer (EFT). Rent is payable toinsert legal name of housing provider. If anyone other than a Tenant pays the rent for your Unit, it will be considered as rent paid on your behalf, and will not make that person a Tenant or allow him/her to live in the Unit.
2.11 If your payment is returned by the bank, you must pay the monies owing plus any service charge we have to pay,and our administration fee of $20 with a certified cheque, bank draft, cash, or money order.
Payment Structure / 2.12 We decide how payments on your account will be applied;payments are usuallyapplied to the oldest outstanding amount you owe at the time the payment is made.
Modified
Units / 2.13 A Tenant who occupies a modified unit may be required to transfer to another unmodified unit, if the Tenant no longer needs the modified unit. The Tenant and/or Occupant must have permanently recovered from the condition(s) that required the modifications in the unit.
3. Tenant Obligations
Personal Residence / 3.1You, as the Tenant, agree:
(i)to use the Unit as your personal residence only and lived in only by you, and the people listed in section 1.3 or anyone else we may approve in writing in advance;
No assignments / (ii)not to sublet or give the Unit, or any part of the Unit, to anyone who is not listed in this Agreement;
Cleanliness / (iii)to keep the Unit (including any appliances and other areas or facilities we rent to you) neat and tidy, clean and maintained in the same condition it was in when you moved in, except for normal wear and tear;
Utilities / (iv)topay all utility and service charges that you are responsible for. Utilities must be maintained in active service at all times. Disconnection of utilities may cause pipes to freeze and may damage refrigerators and hot water tanks. You are responsible for any damages resulting from disconnected utilities and we may take steps to terminate your tenancy.
Garbage and Recycling / (v)to dispose of garbage and recyclables properly and to contact the local municipal office to find out the days that garbage and recycling is collected in your area and how many garbage bags you are allowed to put at the curb;
Notification of Repairs Required / (vi)that if you do not give us notice in writing within ten days of moving into the Unit of the need to repair something, we can assume that no repairs were needed when you moved in;
(vii)to notify us as soon as you are aware of any items in the Unit or Building that need repair, and give us a reasonable amount of time to fix it;
Household Pests / (viii)to let us know right away if carpenterants, fleas,cockroaches, bed bugs, mice, rats, or any other household pests, are in the Unit;
Landlord Not Liable / (ix)that we are not liable for any repairs for which we have not received a notice in writing from you and you are responsible for any damages resulting from your failure to notify us promptly of any repairs required within the Unit;
Cooperate During Repairs / (x)to cooperate fully to allow us to repair, maintain, and improve the Unit quickly, including moving or removing personal items if necessary; you understand that a lack of cooperation may lead to delays and may also result in us taking legal action against you.
Access / (xi)to allow access to the Unit by our workers and agents whenever we request this access according to Section 4 of this Agreement;
Wilful Damage / Neglect / (xii)to pay us the cost for repairs of any damage to the Unit and/or the Building, (except for normal wear and tear) caused by your actions or neglect by you, other occupants, your pets, your guests or any other persons you allow into the Unit/Building;
No Liability to Landlord During Repairs and Renovations / (xiii)that if we do repairs or renovations to your Unit or the Building, we are not liable to you for any claim that we are disturbing your reasonable enjoyment of the premises, or withholding or discontinuing any vital service, as long as we do the work in a reasonable time;
Respect Rights and Privileges of Others / (xiv)to respect the rights, privileges and interests of other tenants and occupants of the Building or housing complex, as well as our staff,and contractors we hire to do repairs in the unit/building; you, your guests and your pets will not make unreasonable noise, nor will you or they interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the Unit, Building or housing complex by others;
Rules
Schedule A / (xv)to obey the rules and make sure that your guests obey our rules, attached as Schedule Aor contained in the Tenant Handbook and any other rules communicated to you in writing. Our rules may change from time to time and you will be notified of such changes in writing;
Leave Unit Clean / (xvi) to leave the Unit, the appliances included in the Unit, and other areas or facilities clean and in good condition when you move out (except for normal wear and tear);all garbage must be removed from inside and outside the Unit;
Actions That Could be a Fire, Health or Safety Risk Prohibited / (xvii)that you, other household members or your guests may not do anything which could be a fire, health or safety risk to exist in the Unit, balcony or patio, and/or common areas of the Building. This includes, but is not limited to: storing dangerous or flammable materials, feeding birds, squirrels or other small animals or any other actions that attract pests, collecting and storing a large number of possessions, or letting garbage pile up in or around the property. Open flame barbeques (e.g. gas, charcoal) are not permitted on balconies or patios. Only electric barbeques may be used.
Do Not Tamper or Disconnect Safety Equipment / (xviii)that you, other household members or your guests may not disconnect or tamper with any safety equipment, including, but not limited to, smoke and heat detectors, fire alarm systems, door closures and window restrictors in the Unit or Building. Tampering with safety equipment may result in early termination of your tenancy and/or eviction.
Heating and Ventilation / (xix)that heating and ventilation equipment is included in your Unit for your health and comfort. You are responsible to keep the heat and humidity in your unit at a safe and healthy level. If you do not use this equipment properly and your Unit is damaged as a result, you will be charged for damages;
Obligations / (xx)to do everything that you are required to do according to this Agreement and the rules and regulations of federal, provincial and municipal governments which apply to you as a Tenant;
Rights and Obligations / (xxi)to exercise your rights and fulfil your obligations as a tenant under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 in a reasonable way.
Pet Responsibility / 3.2If you choose to have a pet you must obey all municipal by-laws for pets. You are responsible for your pet or any pet that you and/or your guests bring to the Unit. You must not allow the pet to disturb the reasonable enjoyment of the premises by us or other tenants. All pets must be leashed when you take it/them outside of your Unit, and must not be left unattended in any public area. You must clean up after your pet immediately. You are responsible for the cost of any repairs required or any infestations of household pests in the interior or exterior of the Unit as a result of allowing a pet in your Unit.
Alterations Require Written Approval from the Landlord / 3.3You agree not to:
(i)make any changes, additions or changes to the Unit, including satellite dishes, outdoor sheds, or fences without the prior written approval of the Landlord. If you make any changes without the prior written approval of the Landlord, the Landlord may do all the work necessary to restore the Unit to the condition it was in before the changes were made, and charge the entire cost of the restorations to the Tenant.
Even if the Landlord gave you written approval for changes to the Unit, you must restore the Unit to the condition it was in before the changes were made. Any changes/restoration made under this paragraph must meet the health, safety and other standards required by law and be acceptable to the Landlord. We, as the Landlord may restore the Unit and charge you the entire cost of the restoration, if you fail to restore the Unit to the condition it was in before the changes were made. When you move out of the Unit, all changes made to the Unit shall become our property, without any payment to you.
May Not Paint Without Permission / (ii)paint the unit. If the Landlord gives permission to paint, you must return the unit to its original colour when you move out or pay us for the costs of repainting the unit to its original colour;
Other Large Appliances Not Allowed / (iii)bring any large appliances into the Unit, including, but not limited to, a freezer, dishwasher, or air conditioner without the written approval of the Landlord, or a refrigerator or stove if these are provided, or a washing machine or clothes dryer if there are laundry facilities available in the Building;
May Not Change or Install Locks / (iv)to change or install any new locks to the inside or outside doors of the Unit. Locks installed on the outside of any interior door (e.g. outside of a bedroom door) are not allowed.
Landlord Must Approve Business Operations / (v)carry on or permit to be carried on, any business, professional or commercial operation in the Unit without the prior written approval of the Landlord;
Illegal Activity / (vi)use or allow the unit to be used for any illegal activity.
4.Access
Keys/FOBs / 4.1 Each Tenant will be given one key for the Unit; if you live in an apartment building, each Tenant will also be given one FOB to access the Building; all keys and FOBS must be returned to the Landlord when you move out of the Unit.
Entry to the Unit / 4.2You agree that we, the Landlord, our employees, agents, contractors and other persons expressly authorized by us, may enter the Unit and shall be allowed free and uninterrupted access to the Unit from time to time, as follows:
24 Hour Notice / (i)with 24 hours written notice between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. or at any time you consent to the entry, for any purpose, including: