Short or long term furnished rental

Let’s talk about inclusions, that is, what is included in the rent. As a general rule, the smaller the accommodation, the more likely it is that there are a lot of inclusions or that the rent is all-inclusive. These accommodations are mainly intended for students or temporary rentals (monthly lease). If you are looking for classic and budget basements in Canada for a family, there will be few inclusions. Water is included in the rent simply because there is no consumption meter in the apartments or the houses. The owners pay participation in their municipal taxes for water, and it varies according to the size of the accommodation.

• Semi-furnished: contains essential household appliances (refrigerator, stove, stove), a washer (washing machine), a dryer (tumble dryer) which is necessary.
• Furnished: you will find the basic furniture necessary for everyday life (tables, chairs, sofa, bed, armchair, TV cabinet). Namely that often it will be quite an old furniture, usually second hand.
• Heated note: heating is included in the rent, often for small apartments. Attention, there may be in the lease a mention “if the consumption is excessive, the owner can ask the difference to the tenant.” 
• Lighted: Electricity is included, often in student accommodation or temporary or all-inclusive rentals.

Certain services may be included in your rental agreement, for example, snow removal, which is very interesting because it saves you from having to worry about removing snow from the stairs of your apartment or the driveway of your rental house. Lawn maintenance can also be included. If you want to take care of it yourself, the owner will discuss it and perhaps negotiate a slight reduction for the service rendered.

Little specificity, in France or Europe we speak of floors to mention the level of a building, in North America, we count in level. Level 1 corresponds to the ground floor, level 2 corresponds to the 1st floor, level 3 corresponds to the 2nd floor, level 4 corresponds to the 3rd floor (from 4 floors, the elevator becomes mandatory), and so following.

The rental lease

The lease can be a written lease completed and signed by both parties, but the oral lease is equally authentic. Indeed, an oral agreement with the first payment of rent is proof of a contract signed between the tenant and the owner, and it has the same legal value. Keep your proof of deposit of rental payment by transfer, if it is in cash (cash), ask your landlord for a receipt.

The owner can also restrict the lease (forbidden to dogs, cats, no smoking). In some provinces, such as New Brunswick, the words “children not accepted” may appear in advertisements. Although the law prohibits this type of discrimination, many landlords and large rental groups write it clearly on their websites and apartment rental listings. If you ask the question, you will often be told that the apartment is not suitable for children.

The lease is concluded for a minimum period of one year, and then it is renewable. The duration of the lease can be negotiated with the owner.

I hope this article will help you in your search for accommodation in Canada, do not hesitate to give your opinion or ask your questions by leaving a comment.