Frequently Asked Questions

 Tenant FAQ

Tenant FAQ


Early Cancellation of a TPN Lease
Damage to Property – when is rental still due?
Who is responsible to pay the rates and taxes?
Can the landlord or Property Practitioner perform a credit check on me?
Am I entitled to know why my application was declined?
Should the lease agreement be verbal or written?
Should I co-sign the lease agreement with another tenant?
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Am I entitled to earn interest on my rental deposit?
Must I give the landlord or Property Practitioner access to inspect the property?
Must the landlord maintain the property and to what extent?
Can I withhold rent if the landlord does not maintain the property?
Can I use my deposit as the last month's rent?
Can the landlord or Property Practitioner cancel my lease and evict me if I do not pay rent?
Can the landlord cancel my lease if the property is sold?
Must I perform incoming and outgoing inspections of the property?
When must my deposit be refunded?
What happens to the lease if the tenant or landlord dies?
Am I entitled to a free credit report?
What happens if my information on the Credit Bureau is incorrect?
Fair Wear and Tear definition
Spoliation
Damage to Property – where the premises is in the process of being bought
Rental deposit refund summary