Top 5 Tips on Renting in Canada

1-     If you are also entering Canada for the first time and you intend to allow one of the types of residential accommodation to live, you should note that:

1-1-          Rent a furnished place at the time of arrival, as it is not possible to buy furniture even if you have enough money and want to pay in cash, especially if you do not have a friend or family in Canada to help you. This issue should be more noticeable in other cities other than Canada.

1-2-          Perhaps, upon arrival, if you use the social groups of your nationality that exist on Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, or other separate spaces, to find a house and rent a house from your fellow speaker, this will be easier for you.

1-3-          If you are renting a house from someone who is not the owner himself and is renting the property again, must have written a written contract in the administrative forms of the province and the tenant has received the signature of the original owner under the contract, because it is possible that after giving the money and receiving the key, you may face the legal action of the original owner that the tenant violated the property and was forced to leave the property. and receiving your rent will sometimes be impossible.

1-4-          Because you are a newcomer and probably not yet hired and do not have a payslip and insurance list, you will most likely have trouble renting for the long term, and no one will rent you a property except for your compatriots who have already settled in Canada. If someone wants to rent a house to you, even though it is not possible to receive the full amount of rent for one year at the time of signing the contract, he will take the entire rent of the property and does not mention this issue in the contract, and he may only refer to the rent of the first month and the rent of the last month in the contract, and separately a receipt and without mentioning the issue of the to offer you payment.

1-5-          It should be noted that if the house you have chosen is an apartment type, i.e.  rental units in a large building that are usually managed by a property management company, you can pay on a monthly basis. These properties are usually unfurnished, generally do not have an independent laundry or washing machine inside the apartment, and the building has facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, and other commons that have condos. and you are faced with a building with a large population and of different races.

1-6-          Be aware that if you enter into negotiations with a real estate agent to find a property and after searching for a while and accompanying you, you enter into a contract to find the final property or negotiate with the owner, you can no longer do your real estate affairs directly or with another real estate agent, and the law will defend the validity of the concluded contract in this regard.

Research Neighborhoods

• Before renting, research what the neighborhood in question is like in terms of security, proximity to public transportation, schools, stores, and essential services. Proximity to the metro and bus station is very important due to the cold weather, and the houses that the subway passes under and have access to the metro station from inside have a higher price
• In major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, the cost of renting in different neighborhoods can vary greatly.

Lease Agreement

• A lease agreement is usually drawn up in writing and includes things like the lease term, the amount of rent, and building codes.
• Be sure to read the contract carefully and if you don't understand something, seek help from someone who is knowledgeable.

 Security Deposit

• Some provinces, such as British Columbia and Alberta, charge tenants a security deposit, but provinces such as Ontario do not.
• If you are making a deposit, get a receipt from the landlord and make sure the terms of its return are listed in the contract.

Checking the condition of the property

• Before moving, inspect the property and report any problems (such as breakdowns or damages) to the landlord so that you won't be charged later.
• Usually, upon arrival, there is a form called "Move-in Checklist" to record the original condition of the house.

Local Rental Laws

• Rental laws in Canada are regulated by provinces and territories. For example, rent increases and tenant rights laws in British Columbia may differ from Ontario.
• For more information, you can go to the government agencies related to renting in your province.