For renters
The quick answers are on the home page. These go deeper, into the real numbers and the situations that catch people off guard.
- What landlords actually look for – and what they're allowed toIt's more than a credit check. Landlords weigh income and references too, and Ontario law is strict about what they can ask.
- The rental application pack – ready before the showingOne PDF, ready before you view. When applications tie, the fast and complete one wins.
- Lease red flags – what's void, what's binding, what's negotiableNo-pets clauses are void and damage deposits are illegal. But some clauses people skip right past are completely binding.
If there's a renter question you want answered in plain English, tell me. What people ask for is how I decide what to write next.