What if the tenant and landlord do not sign a lease?
Every rental agreement implies rights and responsibilities. Even if the landlord and tenant did not sign a lease, the Residential Tenancies Act still regulates the relationship. May the landlord and tenant agree to additional conditions? Yes, the landlord and tenant may agree to additional conditions such as keeping pets, setting up water beds, or having boarders. The lease also lets the landlord and tenant decide about other matters. These may include, for example, heat, cable television, parking or snow removal. However, neither the landlord nor the tenant may remove any of the mandatory rights or responsibilities in the lease. Does the Act apply to all rental units? The Act only applies to residential premises such as homes, apartments and mobile home sites. It does not apply to roomers, boarders, students living in residence, vacation accommodations, or business premises. Security Deposits – What is a security deposit? A security deposit is a sum of money that a landlord requires a
