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Does the Residential Tenancies Act apply to a verbal rental
agreement?
Yes, the Act does apply to a verbal rental agreement.
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Is a tenant responsible to have insurance on his/her personal
belongings?
Yes, the tenant is responsible to have insurance on his/her personal
belongings.
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When a rented premises is sold to a new owner, does the
rental agreement continue?
The rental agreement does continue when a rented premises is sold to
a new owner, as if there was no change in ownership. However, in an
exception, a foreclosure may result.
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What happens to a security deposit when there is a change in
ownership?
When there is a change in ownership, the new owner will be
responsible for the security deposit.
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Can a landlord charge a fee if a tenant's rent cheque is
returned because of non-sufficient funds (N.S.F.) in the tenant's
account?
A landlord can charge a fee if a tenants rent cheque is returned
because of non-sufficient funds in the tenants account. However, they
cannot charge a fee greater than twenty-five dollars.
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Can a tenant withhold rent because a landlord is not
maintaining the premises?
No, a tenant cannot withhold rent because a landlord is not
maintaining the premises. If they do, this may result in the landlord serving a
short Termination Notice. There are other options if the landlord is not
carrying out the desired maintenance work from the tenant.
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Can a landlord terminate a rental agreement when the tenant
does not pay rent?
A landlord can terminate a rental agreement when the tenant does not
pay rent. This can be done by way of giving a short Termination Notice.
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Can a landlord increase rent by giving a verbal notice to the
tenant?
A landlord cannot increase rent by giving a verbal notice to the tenant.
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Is a tenant responsible for damages to the residential
premises?
A tenant is responsible for damages to the residential premises if the
damage is caused by the tenant or a guest of the tenant.
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If a landlord gives a tenant a Termination Notice in writing, is
the tenant required to give a written notice of his departure?
If a landlord gives a tenant a Termination Notice in writing, the tenant
is required to give a written notice of his/her departure. Otherwise, rent is
payable to the effective date of termination.