All questions by topic

Subsidized housing

I am on the waitlist for rent‑geared‑to‑income housing. What happens if I say no to the home that I’m offered?

1,911

What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?

3,162

Leases and agreements

Do I need tenant insurance?

3,208

What should be in my rental agreement?

24,673

How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?

40,697

What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?

68,386

How much rent can a landlord charge?

21,044

Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?

47,774

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

18,661

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

88,757

Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?

10,633

Rent, fees and deposits

Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?

14,514

How much rent can a landlord charge?

21,044

Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?

47,774

What are the rules about air conditioners?

10,211

Discrimination

What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?

68,386

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

18,661

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

88,757

Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?

10,633

What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?

32,586