{"id":30801,"date":"2021-08-17T16:37:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T23:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=30801"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:44:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T17:44:55","slug":"applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-how-do-i-fill-out-a-rental-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/renters\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-how-do-i-fill-out-a-rental-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying For A Rental In Ontario Part 4: How Do I Fill Out A Rental Application?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve found your next home, then it&#8217;s time to fill out a rental application. But if you&#8217;re a first-time renter, then the application process can be a bit overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi there, we&#8217;re <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent<\/a>, and we&#8217;re here to help make renting safe and straightforward. Our FAQ series, all about the rental application process in Ontario, is designed to help you navigate with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>You can <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mautic.liv.rent\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <strong><em>to our newsletter to keep updated on the Toronto rental market.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This FAQ article is the final piece of our four-part series on everything you need to know about applying for rentals in Ontario. Check out our other posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Part 1: What\u2019s A Standard Rental Application? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-whats-a-standard-rental-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">Part 1: What\u2019s A Standard Rental Application?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Part 2: What do you need when applying for a rental? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-what-do-you-need-when-applying-for-a-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\">Part 2: What do you need when applying for a rental?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-what-can-a-landlord-ask-for-on-a-rental-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Part 3: What can a landlord ask for on a rental application in Ontario? (opens in a new tab)\">Part 3: What can a landlord ask for on a rental application in Ontario?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How do I fill out a rental application in Ontario?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A landlord will provide you with a rental application. It will be a form you need to fill out with many fields for your personal information, employment history, and rental history. Then, you must fill it out and attach any necessary supplemental documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be time-consuming to fill out application forms, especially PDFs or paper copies. Still, it&#8217;s crucial to take the time to provide enough information to the landlord at this stage, especially in a tight rental market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pro tip: fill out your <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent profile (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>liv.rent profile<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> once and use it to apply to multiple listings in minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How To: Apply To Multiple Listings With One Renter Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How do I fill out my first apartment application?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you are filling out your first rental application, you will not be able to provide previous addresses or references. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you&#8217;ll want to make sure you have completed every other form field in the application to the best of your ability. Be ready to provide extra documentation to support your employment history and financial fitness as a renter to give more context to a landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Pro tip: on liv.rent, you can select &#8220;I&#8217;m a first-time renter&#8221; as an option when applying to listings so that a landlord knows right away that there&#8217;s a reason why you don&#8217;t have a reference or a previous address.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/07\/adulting-101-renting-first-time-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Renting for the first time<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Are rental applications binding in Ontario?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Because rental applications are not leases or contracts, they are not binding. The purpose of a rental application is to share relevant information about the potential tenant with the landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rental applications must be filled out correctly. If a tenant misrepresents themselves on an application and obtains a lease on false pretences, there could be legal issues down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-whats-a-standard-rental-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">What\u2019s A Standard Rental Application?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Can I back out of a rental application?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you can back out of a rental application. The best way to do this is to reach the landlord as soon as possible to let them know that you&#8217;re withdrawing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until you have a lease signed by both parties, you&#8217;re able to back out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/ontario-standard-lease-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What to do if I have paid my rent deposit but don&#039;t move into the unit Ontario?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ontario's Residential Tenancies act (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/06r17#BK168\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario&#8217;s Residential Tenancies Act<\/a>, you are entitled to have your rent deposit returned to you if you do not move into a rental unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/ontario-standard-lease-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ontario Standard Lease Explained (opens in a new tab)\">Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Is applying for an apartment the same as signing a lease?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, applying for an apartment is not the same as signing a lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An application is a summary form of a renter&#8217;s information. It provides relevant information for a landlord to help them decide whether or not to rent to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the landlord decides to go ahead with the tenancy, they will provide a lease to the renter. Unlike applications, lease agreements are binding documents that dictate the duration and details of tenancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Pro tip: on liv.rent, your renter profile gets transformed into your application and then again into your digital contract, all on our platform seamlessly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/renters.liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rethink the way you rent (opens in a new tab)\">Rethink the way you rent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the difference between a rental agreement and a lease agreement?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Generally speaking, in Canada, these terms are used interchangeably. So, there isn&#8217;t a difference between a rental agreement and a lease agreement in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/ontario-standard-lease-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ontario Standard Lease Explained (opens in a new tab)\">Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Can someone live with you without being on the lease?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, someone can live with you without being on the lease. However, being on the lease has advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the Residential Tenancies Act may not protect you unless you are on the lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/renting-ontario-your-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Renting in Ontario: Your rights (opens in a new tab)\">Renting in Ontario: Your rights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>When should you submit a rental application?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Typically the earlier you submit a rental application, the better. It will signal to the landlord that you&#8217;re serious about renting the unit and help set yourself apart from other applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can pre-submit your rental application before viewing the suite for a competitive edge in a tight rental market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/05\/feature-update-view-rental-listings-online-with-video-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"View Rental Listings Online With Video Tours (opens in a new tab)\">View Rental Listings Online With Video Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Is a rental application the same as a lease?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, a rental application is not the same as a lease. An application is to give the landlord some information about you as a renter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they accept your application, then they will give you a lease, which is a formal document. Although you might put a lot of the same information on it, the lease details the conditions and terms of renting the suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To: Apply To Multiple Listings With One Renter Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Is there a fee for rental applications in Ontario?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>There is no fee for rental applications in Ontario. A landlord asking for an application fee has no legal grounds to do so. It could be a sign that they&#8217;re not following the rules of the Residential Tenancy Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a renter, you do not have to pay anything until you&#8217;ve signed a lease, and you do not have to pay an application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-what-do-you-need-when-applying-for-a-rental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What do you need when applying for a rental? (opens in a new tab)\">What do you need when applying for a rental?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How do I improve my chances at having my rental application accepted?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>In a tight market where landlords receive hundreds of inquiries for a unit, it can be hard to make your rental application stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try pre-submitting it early, including all the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"relevant information (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-what-do-you-need-when-applying-for-a-rental\" target=\"_blank\">relevant information<\/a>, and using platforms like liv.rent to streamline the application process to save you time and increase your odds of getting accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What Can A Landlord Ask For On A Rental Application In Ontario? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/06\/applying-for-a-rental-in-ontario-what-can-a-landlord-ask-for-on-a-rental-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">What Can A Landlord Ask For On A Rental Application In Ontario?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\">How To Apply To Multiple Listings With One Renter Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How do I fill out a rental application in Ontario?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>A landlord will provide you with a rental application. It will be a form you need to fill out with many fields for your personal information, employment history, and rental history. Then, you must fill it out and attach any necessary supplemental documents.<\/p><p>It can be time-consuming to fill out application forms, especially PDFs or paper copies. Still, it's crucial to take the time to provide enough information to the landlord at this stage, especially in a tight rental market.<\/p><p><strong><em>Pro tip: fill out your <\/em><\/strong><a><strong><em>liv.rent profile<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> once and use it to apply to multiple listings in minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>How To: Apply To Multiple Listings With One Renter Resume<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How do I fill out my first apartment application?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>If you are filling out your first rental application, you will not be able to provide previous addresses or references. <\/p><p>Instead, you'll want to make sure you have completed every other form field in the application to the best of your ability. Be ready to provide extra documentation to support your employment history and financial fitness as a renter to give more context to a landlord.<\/p><p><strong><em>Pro tip: on liv.rent, you can select \\\"I'm a first-time renter\\\" as an option when applying to listings so that a landlord knows right away that there's a reason why you don't have a reference or a previous address.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>Renting for the first time<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Are rental applications binding in Ontario?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Because rental applications are not leases or contracts, they are not binding. The purpose of a rental application is to share relevant information about the potential tenant with the landlord.<\/p><p>Rental applications must be filled out correctly. If a tenant misrepresents themselves on an application and obtains a lease on false pretences, there could be legal issues down the road.<\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>What\u2019s A Standard Rental Application?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can I back out of a rental application?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can back out of a rental application. The best way to do this is to reach the landlord as soon as possible to let them know that you're withdrawing your application.<\/p><p>Until you have a lease signed by both parties, you're able to back out.<\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What to do if I have paid my rent deposit but don't move into the unit Ontario?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>According to <a>Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act<\/a>, you are entitled to have your rent deposit returned to you if you do not move into a rental unit.<\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is applying for an apartment the same as signing a lease?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No, applying for an apartment is not the same as signing a lease.<\/p><p>An application is a summary form of a renter's information. It provides relevant information for a landlord to help them decide whether or not to rent to them.<\/p><p>If the landlord decides to go ahead with the tenancy, they will provide a lease to the renter. Unlike applications, lease agreements are binding documents that dictate the duration and details of tenancies.<\/p><p><strong><em>Pro tip: on liv.rent, your renter profile gets transformed into your application and then again into your digital contract, all on our platform seamlessly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>Rethink the way you rent<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the difference between a rental agreement and a lease agreement?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Generally speaking, in Canada, these terms are used interchangeably. So, there isn't a difference between a rental agreement and a lease agreement in Ontario.<\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can someone live with you without being on the lease?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, someone can live with you without being on the lease. However, being on the lease has advantages. <\/p><p>For example, the Residential Tenancies Act may not protect you unless you are on the lease.<\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>Renting in Ontario: Your rights<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"When should you submit a rental application?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Typically the earlier you submit a rental application, the better. 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Although you might put a lot of the same information on it, the lease details the conditions and terms of renting the suite.<\/p><p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a>How To: Apply To Multiple Listings With One Renter Resume<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is there a fee for rental applications in Ontario?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>There is no fee for rental applications in Ontario. A landlord asking for an application fee has no legal grounds to do so. 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Look for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/livrent\/rental-verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ID Verified<\/a>&#8221; tag to identify which landlords have been pre-screened.<\/li>\n<li><b>Quality Rentals:<\/b> Browse listings that have been checked by our team. Verified by official documents or by mail.<\/li>\n<li><b>One-Click Applications:<\/b> Fill out your <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/livrent\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renter Resume<\/a> once and apply to multiple listings in just a few clicks.<\/li>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-trusted-website\" class=\"button-renter-cta-trusted-website\">Find Rentals Near You<\/button><\/a>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renting in Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"renting in Ontario (opens in a new tab)\">renting in Ontario<\/a>, refer to these resource posts about leases and evictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/ontario-standard-lease-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ontario Standard Lease Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/01\/eviction-in-ontario-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\">Frequently Asked Questions: Everything You Need to Know About Eviction in Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/renting-changes-during-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\">Renting: Changes During COVID-19<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PIPEDA: <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/P-8.6\/page-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<br> \n\n<style> \n\n.button-rethink-way-you-rent { \n  background-color: #3E5B77; \n  border: 5px #26425C; \n  color: white; \n  padding: 10px 30px; \n  text-align: center; \n  text-decoration: none; \n  display: inline-block; \n  font-size: 15px; \n  margin: 5px 0px 20px 0px; \n  cursor: pointer; \n} \n<\/style> \n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23097\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Digital-Contracts-Cropped-2.gif\" alt=\"Find apartments &amp; houses for rent with the liv.rent app\" width=\"196\" height=\"370\" style=\"float:left;\"> \n\n<h3 style=\"color: #3E5B77;\">Rethink The Way You Rent<\/h3> \n\n<p>Not on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liv.rent<\/a><\/strong> yet? Experience the ease of digital applications &#038; contracts, verified tenants &#038; landlords, virtual tours and more \u2013 all on one platform. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up for free<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> download the app<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p> \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-rethink-way-you-rent\" class=\"button-rethink-way-you-rent\">Learn More<\/button><\/a> \n\n<p style=\"color: #3E5B77\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/315027fd.sibforms.com\/serve\/MUIEALxBmw-zX8J7nIDbE8Y0GsbO2XD2wyS5o8IJ7wVaedytZTfE-Ysnf2unVSDuBMQ_DiIreTYMftk3u84zjN-NZ459-r4fafSVJmvHqufcCZsHOdl9YPdQlyNO_8e-aEyO3JswcwrjPcNt9Ll22P85SQ6zAIiqlLhL9S2Es9edJgfjg0307yN6DptRbjGnHobRqNlUNRLczWrl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a><\/strong> to receive the latest tenant &#038; landlord tips and get notified about changes in the Canadian rental market.\n<\/p> \n\n<p style=\"color: #3E5B77\"><strong>>> Stay up-to-date on the average rent in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/rent-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rent Reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you&#8217;ve found your next home, then it&#8217;s time to fill out a rental application. 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