Moving away from your family and living on your own is one of the largest steps you take in life.
As a young adult you may have your mind stuck on the excitement levels instead of the process and facts. One reason for that is most of us don’t even know the facts.
How do I get broken appliances taken care of? What do I do when your bill is up? What are the actual qualifications to being a tenant? These are all valid questions you have the right to know the answer too.
Communication is key between the landlord and the tenant. It helps to always be on the same page when problems arise.
Fanshawe law clerk professor Brett Lougheed says the most important job for a landlord is to “not disturb your peaceful enjoyment of the property by complying to legislation.”
Going over th
at legislation as a tenant keeps you aware of what landlords can and cannot do.
You also have obligations to keep your living space clean and in good condition for future tenants.
There are also outside sources like the Landlord and Tenant Board that help mediate and problem you may have with a future landlord.
