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?

1,796

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

3,034

Leases and agreements

Do I need tenant insurance?

3,088

What should be in my rental agreement?

24,558

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

40,582

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

68,225

How much rent can a landlord charge?

20,929

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

47,579

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

18,559

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

88,602

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

10,517

Rent, fees and deposits

Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?

14,348

How much rent can a landlord charge?

20,929

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

47,579

What are the rules about air conditioners?

9,844

Discrimination

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

68,225

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

18,559

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

88,602

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

10,517

What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?

32,456