Renting a Self-Contained Basement Suite

For matters that are not dealt with by the Act, or if you agree to more than is required by the Act, the agreement will provide the rules for your relationship. For example, rules about responsibility for repairs can be agreed between you and your tenant.

Other laws may also apply for matters such as public health and human rights.

If this is the first time you have rented out the property, or if this is the first time your tenant has rented a place to live, you both might want to review the following sections to become familiar with the requirements of the Act.

Items that should be included in the lease agreement:

• Security deposit

• Inspection of the property

• Rent

• The type of tenancy – periodic or fixed-term

• Landlord and tenant obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act.

January 2006