Custom Lease Agreements
Professionally drafted residential tenancy agreements that comply with Ontario's RTA while protecting your property management interests.
Lease Agreement Services
Comprehensive lease drafting, review, and compliance services for Ontario property managers
Custom Lease Drafting
Tailored residential tenancy agreements designed for your specific properties and management practices.
- Standard Form 2229E customization with additional schedules
- Property-specific rules and regulations addendums
- Pet agreements, parking permits, and storage addendums
- Utility payment structures and responsibility clauses
Lease Review & Compliance
Expert review of existing leases to identify risks and ensure full RTA compliance.
- Identification of prohibited clauses and void provisions
- Disclosure requirement verification (smoke alarms, bed bugs, etc.)
- Rent increase guideline compliance checking
- Security deposit and key deposit legitimacy assessment
Common Lease Agreement Pitfalls
Avoid these common mistakes that can invalidate lease provisions or expose you to LTB penalties
Prohibited Clauses
Any clause attempting to waive tenant rights under the RTA is automatically void and unenforceable.
- • No-pet clauses (except in condos with bylaws)
- • No-guest restrictions
- • Limitations on roommates or occupants
- • Mandatory carpet cleaning fees
Illegal Deposits
Ontario law only permits last month's rent deposit - no other deposits are legal.
- • No security/damage deposits allowed
- • Key deposits are illegal
- • Pet deposits cannot be charged
- • Cleaning deposits are prohibited
Missing Disclosures
Failure to provide required disclosures can result in LTB penalties and tenant applications.
- • Bed bug infestation history (5 years)
- • Smoke alarm and CO detector locations
- • Information about LTB and tenant rights
- • Energy/utility submetering details
Improper Notice Clauses
Lease cannot override statutory notice requirements under the RTA.
- • Cannot require more than 60 days notice
- • Cannot charge penalties for early termination
- • Must allow assignment and subletting
- • Cannot prohibit lease termination mid-term
Rent Increase Errors
Improper rent increase provisions can result in tenants refusing increases or applying for rebates.
- • Must follow guideline unless AGI approved
- • Requires 90 days written notice (Form N1)
- • Cannot increase within first 12 months
- • New buildings have exemption period
Maintenance Obligations
Cannot transfer landlord's maintenance obligations to tenants through lease provisions.
- • Landlord must maintain property to standards
- • Cannot make tenant pay for repairs
- • Snow removal is landlord responsibility
- • Pest control must be provided by landlord
What's Included in Our Lease Services
Comprehensive lease packages designed for professional property management
Standard Form 2229E Base
Start with Ontario's required Standard Lease Form and customize with compliant additional terms.
Property Rules & Regulations
Detailed addendums covering building rules, noise policies, common area usage, and tenant obligations.
Required Disclosures
All legally mandated disclosures including smoke alarms, bed bug history, and information about tenant rights.
Move-In/Move-Out Procedures
Clear protocols for condition inspections, key exchanges, and expectations for both parties.
Get Your Custom Lease Agreement
Protect your properties with professionally drafted lease agreements that comply with Ontario law.