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What Does Tarion Cover? Ontario's New Home Warranty Explained
In pre-construction, you're not really buying a condo. You're buying a builder's promise to deliver one, years from now, roughly as described. That makes the builder's track record the most important variable in the whole purchase, and most buyers spend less time on it than they spend choosing the flooring upgrade. Here's how to research a builder in Ontario properly.
What Deposits Can a Landlord Legally Collect in Ontario?
Deposit rules confuse both sides of the Ontario rental market, and plenty of illegal charges get collected simply because nobody checks. So what deposits can a landlord collect in Ontario? The legal list is short: a rent deposit capped at one rental period, and a refundable key deposit. Damage deposits and pet deposits are not legal here, full stop. Here's how it all works.
What's the Difference Between a Sublet and a Lease Assignment in Ontario?
You signed a year lease, and life changed: a job across the country, a breakup, a chance to travel. Ontario gives tenants two legal exits short of just breaking the lease, and they work differently. Understanding the sublet vs lease assignment Ontario rules can save you months of rent and a legal headache, so here's the plain-language version.