Canada's latest rental guide

September is the season when Canadian students start school every year. When I first arrive in Canada, the first thing to be solved is the problem of renting a house in Canada. In Canada, rent is usually paid once a month. The following is a little knowledge of renting a house in Canada, hoping to help the majority of international students. For students who come to Canada for the first time, if they master these common sense of renting a house, they will definitely find a satisfactory house in Canada soon.

Residential buildings in Canada can be roughly divided into six categories:

1. apartments usually have one or three separate bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room, but in single apartments, the living room is also used as the only bedroom. Most apartment units have no furniture, and those with furniture are generally called "furnished suites". The cost of heating is generally included in the rent, but tenants generally need to pay their own electricity and parking fees. One bedroom is generally 400 ~ 65438 +0000. A two-bedroom apartment usually costs $800 to $2,500. A three-bedroom apartment is generally $65,438+0,500 ~ $3,500. In short, apartments in downtown Toronto and near schools are expensive. Of course it will be much cheaper in the suburbs.

2. A Townhouse/Rowhouse is a kind of house which is connected by many houses. Most townhouses have basements and small backyards. In most cases, tenants have to pay extra heating and electricity bills. There are usually two to five separate bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. The price is $ 1000~$3000.

The house is a family residence built on an independent land. The house can be bought or rented. There are usually two to five separate bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room. The price is between $700 and $2000.

Sometimes you can rent a room from a large building or house. Tenants usually rent one or two rooms and share the kitchen and bathroom with other tenants. Such rooms are generally furnished. If the landlord also provides meals, the tenant is called a boarder. The Landlord and Tenant Law does not give protection to catering service providers, so catering service providers should sign a written agreement with landlords to clearly list the respective rights and obligations of landlords and catering service providers. Generally, the price of a room is between 300 dollars and 800 dollars.

5. Basement Generally speaking, there are separate kitchens and bathrooms in the basements here, and a set for each family is about 500 ~ 1500 dollars.

6. Subsidized housing, namely "low-rent housing", is the housing provided by the government for low-income people or the unemployed. The rent of these houses is generally lower than that of most apartments and houses. But new immigrants can't apply yet.

Sources of rental information and ways to find rental houses.

In big cities in Canada, there is a wide range of rental information. Here are some main ways:

1, newspaper advertisement. It is best to inquire through the newspaper. The classified advertisements in general newspapers have special rental classifications, both in Chinese and English newspapers. There are also special rental publications on the street and in front of the supermarket, which are available free of charge. Then, you can call the owner or manager to ask about the situation, and you can make an appointment to visit if you are interested. Note: it is best to bring an English-speaking friend when looking at the rented house. All rooms should be carefully inspected and all facilities (such as stoves, refrigerators, toilets and showers) should be in normal use. You should make sure that the building and unit you want to live in are safe enough to make you feel at ease. Many apartment buildings are equipped with security systems at the main entrance, so only people with permission from the residents can enter. )

2. Internet. It is quite convenient to retrieve rental information through the real estate channel of the comprehensive website or the special real estate website. You can even query the results efficiently by using area, price and number of rooms as keywords.

3. It was introduced by a friend. If a friend wants to move, and his/her house meets the demand, it is usually considered that the recommendation is reliable, and he/she often recommends the landlord to renew the lease and enjoy the low rent. Some landlords don't want to advertise, so they let relatives and friends introduce them privately.

4. Field trip. Other homeowners don't want to advertise, but simply write "vacant or for rent" on the outside of the house. The couple who are willing to run can find their favorite house in the ideal community.

Questions you must ask before renting a house:

1. Is heating and air conditioning included in the rent? Winter in Canada is long and cold, and a house with heating is generally 60- 100 Canadian dollars/month more expensive than a similar house without heating.

2. How to calculate the electricity, gas and internet charges? Generally, electricity charges are calculated separately, some houses are also counted, and some houses are only counted as one item (condo in many cities generally includes water but not electricity). Electricity charges refer to lighting, electric stove cooking and small appliances. Water fee is the daily water for washing vegetables and cooking. Generally, natural gas fee and network fee are not included.

3. Is the transportation convenient? Before new immigrants buy a house or car, transportation is an important issue that must be considered. For the convenience of school and work, we should try to find a house near the subway or TTC bus to facilitate travel. Then get off in winter and go home. Don't walk too long, so you won't feel cold.

4. Is life convenient? Close to shopping malls or supermarkets, shopping is convenient and saves money. If you want to buy something, you can walk there.

5. Is it close to the place where children go to school? What is the teaching quality of the school? Some parents try their best to move to this community in order to find a good school.

6. Is there a lease? In Canada, renting a house requires a contract. Lease Lease is a written contract between the landlord and the tenant, which lists the amount of rent, the lease term and the relevant rules required by the landlord and is legally binding. The average homeowner needs a contract of six months to one year. Homeowners and renters have their own obligations and rights.

7. Tenants can't interrupt the lease at will, and homeowners can't raise the rent at will or drive away tenants halfway. If the landlord promises to carry out any maintenance or replacement, it should be listed in the lease. Don't sign any documents you don't understand. If you need help, you can contact the immigration assistance agency or consult a friend who is proficient in English.

8. The landlord shall not refuse to rent his house on the grounds of race, country of birth, skin color, sex, physical or mental disability and religion. If a landlord refuses to rent it to you for the above reasons, you can contact the landlord-tenant advisory Committee.

9. How much is the rent? Is it reasonable? Is the water, electricity and heating included in the rent? If not, what is the monthly fee? When will you pay the rent? Rent must usually be paid before the first day of each month. )

10. What's the deposit? Is it reasonable? "Damage deposit" (or security deposit) is a sum of money that the tenant needs to pay to the landlord before moving in. The amount shall not be higher than one month's rent. The landlord keeps the deposit to avoid cleaning or damaging the residence when the tenant moves out. If the house or apartment is not damaged and has been cleaned, the deposit together with interest must be refunded after the tenant moves out.

1 1. Is there any laundry equipment in or near the building? Some apartments in Toronto are not allowed to install washing machines in their own homes, but generally speaking, there will be a public laundry room in the apartment building with enough washing machines and dryers (a laundry fee is generally $4); Some slightly better apartments are allowed to install washing machines. But you should also ask before signing the contract.

12. Is there any fitness and entertainment equipment in the building? Many apartments in Toronto are equipped with gyms, because most of the time in Toronto is in severe winter, so gyms are places to find sports. Some high-end apartments also provide small cinemas, leisure halls and other facilities to provide fun for your leisure time.

13. When renting a house here, the landlord may have some special requirements, which should be made clear before signing the contract, such as no smoking.

Precautions for renting a house in Canada:

1. When paying the rent, ask the landlord for a receipt and just write it casually. If the landlord is unwilling to pay (if he gives this receipt, the rent income will be taxed), then the rent will definitely be cheaper. Before renting a house, ask whether there is furniture (of course, a furnished house is more expensive) and whether there is a telephone interface.

2. The reasons why the landlord can refuse to rent are as follows: the applicant is single and the house is specially rented to families; The applicant is married, and the house is specially rented to singles; The applicant has pets and the house is not allowed to keep animals; The applicant has children, and children are not allowed to live in the house; The house is only for the elderly, and the applicant is too young.

When you decide to rent a house or apartment, you should pay attention to the following matters: pay the deposit (after paying the deposit, the house or apartment shall not be rented to anyone. ); Go through relevant formalities, and arrange electricity, heating and running water on the day of moving or the day before; The expenses you pay will be calculated according to your consumption. The cost of water and electricity connection will usually be added to your first month's bill; On the day of check-in, take the key from the landlord.

According to the law, the landlord and tenant must fill out a house inspection report within one week after the tenant moves in. Pay attention to fill in all the damaged parts left before moving in in the report in detail, so as to avoid the landlord asking you to pay for the maintenance of those damaged parts when moving out. Please remember that the water and electricity charges must be paid in time, otherwise its supply will be cut off and reconnection will cost extra.

When you move out of a rented house or apartment, you should pay attention to inform the landlord in writing of the date when you will move out.

The notice must usually be given at least one month and one day before the expected move out. Arrange to cut off water and electricity supply. Otherwise, even after you move out, you still need to continue to pay the utilities of your residence. At the same time, go to the service station of Canada Post to get a "change of address" application form. After paying the relevant fees, Canada Post will forward your letter from your old address to your new address within the specified time. Finally, clean all the rooms. Otherwise, the extra cleaning or maintenance costs required before the next tenant moves in will be deducted from your deposit. Cleaning the refrigerator after defrosting, cleaning the oven, windows and floor, and vacuuming the carpet are particularly important.

The rights of landlords and tenants have special laws to stipulate the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. The (Residential Finance Law) applies to all tenants of serviced apartment, houses and other single-purpose houses. This law does not apply to boarders or people who share rooms with landlords.

Landlord's responsibility

(The above answers were published on 2015-11-03. Please refer to the actual situation for the current purchase policy. )

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