Renting in Canada
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Every listing in Canada is checked against these rules automatically.
- Country
- Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- How rent is paid
- Monthly
- Deposit cap
- Set by each province
- What tenants can be charged
- Security deposit
Deposit rules are set by each province. Use your province's standard lease where one exists.
Where the rules differ
These regions set their own rules, and listings there are checked against them.
Ontario
Only a last month's rent deposit (plus a refundable key deposit)
Ontario: a landlord may only take a last month's rent deposit and a refundable key deposit. Most leases must use the Ontario standard lease.
Quebec
No security deposit allowed
Quebec: a landlord may not require a security deposit, and can ask for no more than the first month's rent in advance.
British Columbia
Up to half a month's rent
British Columbia: security deposit up to half a month's rent.
Alberta
Up to one month's rent
Alberta: security deposit up to one month's rent.
Manitoba
Up to half a month's rent
Manitoba: security deposit up to half a month's rent.
Saskatchewan
Up to one month's rent
Saskatchewan: security deposit up to one month's rent.
Nova Scotia
Up to half a month's rent
Nova Scotia: security deposit up to half a month's rent.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change; always check your tenancy agreement.
What you'll need to rent here
- Photo ID, such as your passport and your immigration document
- Proof of income: a job letter or recent pay stubs
- References from a previous landlord or employer
- Tenant insurance, if the lease asks for it
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