Ontario

ON landlords, you and your tenant can mutually agree to terminate the tenant's rental agreement with this Ontario Agreement to Terminate a Tenancy form.

The form sets out the termination date for the tenancy, and contains important information for both parties. It must be filed with the Landlord and Tenant Board.

This free Ontario Agreement to Terminate a Tenancy form is a fillable PDF form issued by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Form N11 (31/01/2007).

Cancel a tenant's lease before the end of the lease term with this Ontario Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential tenants only. A different form is required for commercial rental properties.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Extend the lease on an Ontario rental property for an additional term with this downloadable Ontario Extension of Lease form.

• The landlord and tenant both agree to extend the lease term for an agreed upon period at the end of the current term.
• The lease cost will be paid at the rental rate agreed to by the parties.
• All other provisions of the original lease which are not amended by the parties will remain the same.
• This is a reusable legal form template which you can save and use as often as you like.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Ontario law requires landlords to provide new tenants with this brochure on or before the date their tenancy begins.

• The brochure outlines the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant, and contains information on how to contact the Landlord and Tenant Board.
• This is a free download provided by the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.
• Click the Download button to download directly from Tribunals Ontario.

ON tenants, get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet the premises with this Ontario Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.

• The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must approve the new tenant in writing before the assignment or sublease can become effective.
• The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
• The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
• This form is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

ON landlords, if you are signing a lease with a tenant who is a student and/or a minor, make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Ontario Lease Co-Signer Agreement.

• The co-signer agrees to:
  • have the landlord check the co-signer's credit,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the terms of the tenancy,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• Available in MS Word format, easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Rent a house or apartment in Ontario to a tenant with this standard Residential Tenancy Agreement Form 2229E.

• The Residential Tenancies Act, 2008 requires this form to be used for all new tenancies after April 30, 2018.
• The template should not be used for care homes, mobile home sites, land lease communities, co-operative housing, and most social housing.
• All sections of the agreement are mandatory and cannot be changed.
• The standard form lease includes General Information for both landlords and tenants as well as instructions on how to complete the agreement.
• This is a fillable PDF form provided by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Housing. Last updated 01/2018.

Rent a room in your home to a boarder with this Ontario Rooming Agreement to Rent Single Room.

• The rental can be either for a fixed term (such as a school semester), or month to month.
• Rules governing the use and maintenance of the common areas of the home (kitchen, living room, family room, laundry, etc).
• The boarder is responsible for paying a portion of the monthly utilities.
• Restrictions on use of the house phone.
• A late fee will be charged if the rent is not paid on time.
• The boarder is responsible for keeping the room in order and paying for any damages.
• The landlord has the right to enter the room in certain circumstances.
• Provisions for termination of the agreement by either party.
• The form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Lease a residential premises to a tenant with this Ontario Short Form Residential Lease Agreement.

• Governing Laws. The lease is in accordance with the Short Form of Leases Act and the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Act.
• Deposit. A deposit equal to one month's rent shall be provided by the tenant.
• Maintenance. The tenant shall maintain the rental property and keep it in good condition.
• Assignment and Subletting. The tenant shall not alter the premises, assign the lease or sublet the premises without the landlord's consent.
• Property Taxes. If the tenant is a separate school supporter, the tenant must pay the landlord a sufficient amount to cover the excess of the separate school tax for a full calendar year, and the tenant must pay any increase in property taxes that are levied against the property.
• Holding Over. If the tenant holds over at the end of the term, the tenancy becomes month to month.

This Ontario Short Form Residential Lease Agreement template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your needs.

Create a Smoke Free Policy for a multi-unit rental building with this easy downloadable template for Ontario landlords.

• The policy is consistent with the requirements of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Smoking is prohibited throughout the rental premises and common areas, with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas (if any - this is optional).
• All new leases will contain no smoking provisions. Existing tenants will be allowed to smoke within their rental units unless they consent to opt into the policy.
• Staff and contractors are required to comply with the policy and with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
• Persons who are registered to use medical marijuana are exempt from the policy within the confines of their own unit, but recreational cannabis use is governed by the policy.
• Failure to comply with the policy can result in termination of the tenancy and in the case of a contractor, termination of the service contract.
• This Smoke Free Policy refers to specific provincial laws and is intended for use only within the Province of Ontario.