We’ve all seen lease clauses inserted with good intentions that don’t actually hold up under Ontario law. The “no pets” clause. Excessive key deposits. Mandatory professional cleaning requirements. They sound reasonable on paper, but are they enforceable? When drafting a lease or advising clients, whether you’re representing the landlord or the tenant, it’s important to understand not just what a client wants, but what is legally permitted under the Residential Tenancies Act. Our role as real estate agents is not only to lease our clients’ homes within a specific timeframe and for top dollar — it’s to protect them. And that starts with knowing the rules.
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