Understand renting in Canada
A newcomer overview of rental searches, leases, and landlord and tenant responsibilities.
Published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
How can this help me?
Read the overview, then check your province’s tenancy authority for specific rules.
Who is it for?
People looking for information about this topic; service eligibility must be checked separately.
The linked program or organization sets its own requirements. This listing does not determine whether you qualify.
Decisions and current requirements come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Before you open the resource
Rental law differs by province and territory. This page is a starting point, not an answer to every tenancy dispute.
Your next step
Read the source page, then contact the responsible organization if you need help understanding whether its service applies to you.
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