Renting an Apartment or House Attached to a Business, where one Agreement Deals with Both Renting the Business and the Living Accommodation

A rental in this situation is NOT covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. The rental agreement will set out the rights and obligations of the parties.

It is important to remember that the employee is also a tenant. Because the Residential Tenancies Act doesn’t apply, it is even more important to think about the issues that need to be included in the employment agreement. By reviewing the information set out on this site, you may be in a better position to enter into the agreement.

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

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

January 2006