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    Landlord Tenant Rules

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    The document outlines various landlord-tenant rules under the Residential Tenancies Act. It discusses things like security deposits, rental agreements, notices, and tenant responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that a security deposit cannot be increased once paid, landlords must provide copies of signed rental agreements and the Residential Tenancies Act to tenants, and tenants are responsible for damages but landlords must give written termination notices to end agreements.

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    The document outlines various landlord-tenant rules under the Residential Tenancies Act. It discusses things like security deposits, rental agreements, notices, and tenant responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that a security deposit cannot be increased once paid, landlords must provide copies of signed rental agreements and the Residential Tenancies Act to tenants, and tenants are responsible for damages but landlords must give written termination notices to end agreements.

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    The document outlines various landlord-tenant rules under the Residential Tenancies Act. It discusses things like security deposits, rental agreements, notices, and tenant responsibilities. Specifically, it notes that a security deposit cannot be increased once paid, landlords must provide copies of signed rental agreements and the Residential Tenancies Act to tenants, and tenants are responsible for damages but landlords must give written termination notices to end agreements.

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    Landlord tenant rules

    1. What is a security deposit?


    It is a deposit that the tenant will pay the landlord and once
    paid t cannot go up and once paid the tenancy is considered
    started.
    2. Must a landlord provide a receipt for a security deposit?
    No a landlord must not provide a receipt.
    3. Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit?
    No, once the security deposit is payed then it cannot be
    changed.
    4. How much can be charged for a security deposit?
    Anything half or less of the monthly payment.
    5. How much time does a landlord have to return a security
    deposit after the tenant moves out?
    Within 15 days
    6. What is a rental agreement?
    It is an agreement that states the obligations for the two
    parties
    7. What are the types of rental agreements?
    Week-to-week
    Month-to-month
    8. Must a landlord give a copy of a signed rental agreement to
    the tenant?
    Yes
    9. Must a landlord give a tenant a copy of the Residential
    Tenancies Act?
    Yes

    10.

    What is a Rental Premises Condition Report form?

    Is a report about the condition about the premises before


    and after the tenancy
    11.
    Does the Residential Tenancies Act apply to a verbal
    rental agreement?
    Yes
    12.
    Can a landlord request postdated cheques for rent
    payments?
    Yes
    13.

    Are there residential premises not covered by the Act?

    No
    14.
    Does the Act apply to business/commercial rental
    agreements?
    No
    15.
    Is a tenant responsible to have insurance on his/her
    personal belongings?
    Yes
    16.
    When a rented premises is sold to a new owner, does
    the rental agreement continue?
    Yes
    17.
    What happens to a security deposit when there is a
    change in ownership?
    The new owner will be responsible for it
    18.

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

    Yes, $5 for the first day and $2 for every other day

    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?
    If a rent cheque is returned N.S.F., a landlord may charge a
    fee not greater than $25.00
    20.
    Can a tenant withhold rent because a landlord is not
    maintaining the premises?
    No
    21.
    Can a landlord terminate a rental agreement when the
    tenant does not pay rent?
    Yes the landlord can give a short termination notice
    22.
    Can a landlord increase rent by giving a verbal notice to
    the tenant?
    No, it must be written
    23.

    Can a landlord increase rent anytime?


    No, not during fixed terms or the first 12 months

    24.
    Is a tenant responsible for damages to the residential
    premises?
    Yes, they must fix the damage done to the premises
    25.
    What can a landlord do if a tenant has not repaired
    damages?
    If not repaired in 3 days or reasonable time the landlord can
    issue a written termination notice
    26.

    Can a termination notice be verbal?

    No, must be written


    27.
    Where can I get a copy of the Residential Tenancies
    Act?
    At the government service centers for $5.25

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

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