Laws that Apply to Renting Particular Types of Properties

• Rent a self-contained house:  Covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).
• Rent a self-contained apartment: Covered by the RTA.
• Rent a self-contained basement suite:  Covered by the RTA.
• Rent a place where the landlord actually shares the living space:  Not covered by RTA as sharing living quarters with landlord. Agreement between the parties will determine their rights and obligations.
• Rent a self-contained condominium:  Covered by RTA and Condominium Property Act.
• Rent subsidized public housing property:  Covered by RTA and subsidized public housing legislation.
• Rent a mobile home site:  Covered by Mobile Homes Sites Tenancies Act. Not covered by RTA.
• Rent a hotel room for under six months:  Covered by Innkeepers Act. Not covered by RTA.
• Renting a Cooperative Housing Unit.  Covered by the Cooperatives Act. Not covered by the RTA.
• Rent an apartment or house attached to a business, where one agreement deals with renting the business and the living accommodation:  Not covered by RTA. The rental agreement will set out the rights and obligations of the parties.

January 2007