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Renting and leasing in Ottawa — the tenant checklist
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Date printed: 22 September 2026, 6:16 pm
For tenants Renting a home in Ottawa
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | See the actual unit in person — or a live video walkthrough at minimum | Not Done | |
| A2 | Verify who the landlord is — a property manager should name the company, an individual should be reachable | Not Done | |
| A3 | Ask exactly what is included: heat, hydro, water, parking, internet, laundry | Not Done | |
| A4 | Confirm the lease is Ontario's standard lease form | Not Done | |
| A5 | Read the whole lease before any deposit leaves your account | Not Done | |
| A6 | Check the move-in money is legal — rent deposit and refundable key deposit only, never a damage deposit | Not Done | |
| A7 | Get tenant insurance | Not Done | |
| A8 | Photograph the unit's condition on move-in day, dated | Not Done | |
| A9 | Report any repair problem in writing, and keep the record | Not Done | |
| A10 | Know your entry rights — outside emergencies, 24 hours' written notice, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. | Not Done | |
| A11 | Check any rent increase against the rules — once per 12 months, 90 days' written notice, guideline cap for most units | Not Done | |
| A12 | Treat any N-form notice as the start of a process with hearing rights, not a moving date — get advice | Not Done | |
| A13 | When leaving, give written notice on form N9 — typically 60 days, timed to the end of a rental period | Not Done |
Summary
| Total checklist items | 13 |
|---|---|
| Completed | 0 |
| Not completed | 13 |
| Completion | 0% |
| Overall status | Not Started |