Rooms for Rent
Rooms and Shared Housing.
Private and shared rooms, with clear information about bathrooms, kitchens, utilities and shared spaces, and whether Ontario's tenancy rules apply to the arrangement.
Room rentals and the law
Not every room rental is a tenancy.
Most rooms rented in Ontario are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, including rooms in a house shared with other tenants. Those tenants have the same core protections as anyone renting an apartment: rent increase rules, notice before entry, and termination only through the Act.
There is an important exception. Under section 5(i) of the Act, it does not apply where the occupant is required to share a bathroom or kitchen with the owner, or the owner's spouse, child or parent (or the spouse's child or parent), and that person lives in the building. In that case the arrangement is governed by the agreement and general law instead.
Every room we list states which situation applies, so you know before you apply.
What to confirm before renting a room
- Bathroom
- Private or shared, and with how many people.
- Kitchen
- Shared or private, storage space, and any cleaning arrangement.
- Utilities and internet
- Which are included in the rent, and which are split or paid separately.
- Shared spaces
- Living room, laundry and outdoor space, and how they are used.
- Furnishing
- What stays in the room and in the shared areas.
- The agreement
- Whether it is a tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act, and what the written agreement says.
This information is general and educational. It is not legal, tax, accounting or investment advice, and rules change. Confirm requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before acting.
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Room enquiry
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