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RENTAL APPLICATION

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:

Date: October 23, 2026

ARTICLE 1 — APPLICANT INFORMATION

Full legal name: Jordan Smith

Phone: (416) 555-0142

Email: jordan.smith@example.com

Current address: 123 Main St, Apt 4, Toronto, ON M4B 1B3

ARTICLE 2 — EMPLOYMENT & INCOME

Employer: Example Inc.

Job title: Sales Representative

Gross monthly income: $5,200

ARTICLE 3 — TENANCY DETAILS

Desired move-in date: 2026-12-01

Number of occupants: 2

Pets: One cat

ARTICLE 4 — RENTAL HISTORY & REFERENCES

Former landlord: Alex Lee, (416) 555-0111

Employer: Taylor Brooks, (416) 555-0122

ARTICLE 5 — CONSENT TO CREDIT CHECK

The applicant CONSENTS to the landlord (or the landlord's agent) obtaining a credit report and verifying the information in this application, including contacting the employer, current landlord and references listed above, for the purpose of evaluating this rental application.

ARTICLE 6 — DECLARATION

I declare that the information in this application is true and complete. I understand that any false statement may result in the rejection of this application or termination of a tenancy granted on the basis of it. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee that a unit will be offered to me.

HUMAN RIGHTS NOTE: Under provincial human rights legislation, a landlord must not refuse an applicant or ask questions based on protected grounds such as race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, or disability. Questions must relate to legitimate tenancy criteria (ability to pay rent, rental history, references).

Applicant signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Jordan Smith

FOR LANDLORD USE ONLY

☐ Approved ☐ Declined Date: _______________ Unit offered: _______________

This application form is governed by the residential tenancy legislation of Ontario and applicable human rights legislation. This is a template, not legal advice.

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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