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?

2,159

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

3,450

Leases and agreements

Do I need tenant insurance?

3,477

What should be in my rental agreement?

24,923

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

40,960

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

68,698

How much rent can a landlord charge?

21,279

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

48,168

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

18,890

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

89,073

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

10,861

Rent, fees and deposits

Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?

14,885

How much rent can a landlord charge?

21,279

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

48,168

What are the rules about air conditioners?

10,611

Discrimination

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

68,698

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

18,890

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

89,073

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

10,861

What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?

32,848