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RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT — BASIC RENTAL
Prepared October 23, 2026 · Ontario, Canada
RECITALS
WHEREAS the undersigned desires to set out in writing the matters described below;
WHEREAS this document has been prepared with reference to the laws of Ontario, Canada;
NOW, THEREFORE, the following provisions shall apply:
This lease is made on October 23, 2026 under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 of Ontario.
ARTICLE 1 — PARTIES
Landlord: Jordan Miller
Contact: jordan.miller@example.com · (416) 555-0142
Tenant(s): Alex Chen and Taylor Brooks
ARTICLE 2 — PREMISES
Unit 1204 – 123 Example Street, Toronto, ON M4B 1B3
Property type: Apartment
ARTICLE 3 — TERM
Start date: 2026-11-01
End date: 2027-10-31
Type: Fixed-term tenancy
This is a fixed-term tenancy from the start date to the end date above. It does not automatically renew; any continuation requires a new written agreement signed by both parties, except where the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 provides otherwise.
ARTICLE 4 — RENT
Monthly rent: $$1,850/month CAD, due on the 1st day of each month, payable to the landlord as agreed.
ARTICLE 5 — DEPOSIT
Security/damage deposit: $$1,850 (last month's rent deposit) CAD, held and returned in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
ARTICLE 6 — UTILITIES
Heat and water included. Hydro (electricity) and internet are the tenants' responsibility.
FURNISHINGS
The unit is rented unfurnished. The tenant is responsible for all furnishings and household goods.
ARTICLE 7 — PETS
One cat permitted. No dogs.
ARTICLE 8 — SMOKING & CANNABIS
No smoking inside the unit or on the balcony.
ARTICLE 9 — NOTICE TO END TENANCY
60 days
ARTICLE 10 — GOVERNING LAW
This agreement is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 of Ontario. Where this agreement conflicts with the Act, the Act prevails. Nothing in this agreement waives rights the tenant holds under the Act.
ARTICLE 11 — GENERAL
The tenant shall keep the premises clean and in good repair and shall not cause damage beyond reasonable wear.
The tenant shall not sublet or assign this agreement without the landlord's written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld.
The landlord may enter the premises only as permitted by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
SIGNATURES
Landlord: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Jordan Miller
Tenant: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Alex Chen and Taylor Brooks
IMPORTANT: This is a template, not legal advice. Tenancy rules vary by province and change over time. Have this agreement reviewed by a licensed lawyer in Ontario before signing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this document as of the date first written above.
Executed by:
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Printed name:
WITNESS
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Printed name:
This document is a self-help template and does not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice from a licensed lawyer in Ontario is recommended before reliance.
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