Policies & Procedures:

1. Month-to-month placements are also available for furnished rentals. Rental fees include cable, telephone (local calls) and hydro-electricity (with a cap of $50.00 per month). High speed internet is available in apartments.
2. First month's rental fee plus security deposit and furniture deposit will be required up front for furnished rentals - 50% deposit for unfurnished rentals. A Rental Period is deemed to be from the 1st of the month to the end of the month.
3. A 50% deposit is required for pets and must be arranged in advance.
4. The tenant is required to give one month's notice within the regular month to month tenancy prior to moving out. This means that if the rental payment is due on the last day of the month, notice must be given as applicable to the rental period. In addition, the landlord also reserves the right to terminate tenancy within the same guidelines as stated above. This notice must be in writing and must:
   1. Include the address of the rental unit
   2. Include the date the tenancy is to end
   3. be signed and dated by the tenant, and
   4. Include the specific grounds for ending the tenancy
5. Under no circumstances are tenants allowed to sublet apartments without written permission of the landlord.
6. The landlord reserves the right to inspect any and all suites at any time, provided a 24 hour notice is provided to the tenant. This protects both the tenant and owner and ensures that the rules and regulations of this agreement are being followed.
7. Except for casual guests, no other person(s) shall occupy the premises without written consent from the landlord.
8. Fines for Bylaw and Rule and Regulation Violations. An infraction of the bylaws of the building (depending on location) or any of the Bylaws on the part of a student/tenant or invited guest will be subject to:
   1. First violation: warning letter
   2. Second violation: $50.00 fine
   3. Further violations: $200.00 and notice served to vacate property.
9. In the event of a cancellation, security deposits may be held back in lieu of rent. If the owner/agent is not successful in finding a suitable tenant rents may also be held back. Any costs associated with renting out of the apartment (such as advertising and marketing) will be deducted.
10. Rent is due on the last day of every month -- NO EXCEPTIONS. NSF cheques are subject to a $30 fee. An additional $30/day for each day after the last day of the month that rent is not paid will be charged back to the tenant.
11. Tenants are responsible for property contained within the suites and for damages. Any items found missing or any damages incurred will be deducted from the tenant/tenants damage deposit and tenants may be subject to legal action.
12. Cleaning fees will be deducted from the security deposit. Any excessive damages, charges, penalties, or carpet cleaning fees will be charged separately.
13. Check out times are at 1pm on the day the tenancy ends, unless the landlord and tenant otherwise agree.
14. Damage deposits will be held back for two weeks from date of departure. This will allow proper suite inspection, key collection, and bill settlements.
15. Must be 21 years of age or older.
16. No smoking allowed within premises.
17. Repairs
    1. Landlord's Duties
       1. The landlord must provide and maintain the residential premises and residential property in a reasonable state of decoration and repair, making the residential premises and the residential property suitable for occupation by a reasonable tenant. The landlord must comply with health, safety, and housing standards required by law.
       2. If the landlord is required to make a repair to comply with the above duties, the tenant may discuss it with the landlord. If the landlord refuses to make the repair, the tenant may seek an Arbitrator's Order under the Residential Tenancy Act for the completion and costs of the repair.
    2. Tenant's Duties:
       1. The tenant must maintain ordinary health, cleanliness and sanitary standards throughout the residential premises and residential property. The tenant must take the necessary steps to repair damage to the residential premises and residential property caused by a wilful or negligent act or omission of the tenant or invited guests of the tenant. The tenant is not responsible for reasonable wear and tear to the residential premises.
       2. If the tenant does not comply with the above duties, the landlord may discuss the matter with the tenant and may seek a monetary order through arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act for the cost of repairs, serve a Notice to End a Residential Tenancy, or both.
       3. The tenant/student agrees to assume responsibility for plugged toilets, sinks, and garburators and shall repair the same at his/her own expense as well as pay for all damage caused.
       4. The tenant agrees full responsibility for all lost keys and seucrity cards/fobs and replace the lost items at his/her own expense. Lost cards/fobs - $50.00 each to replace. Keys charged separately.
       5. Shall the tenant require the use of the elevator for moving out he/she is to notify the owner/agent to make the neccessary arrangements 48 hrs prior to departure.
18. Occupants and Invited Guests
    1. The landlord may not stop the tenant from having guests in the residential premises under reasonable circumstances. If the number of permanent occupants is unreasonable, the landlord may discuss the issue with the tenant and may serve a Notice to End a Residential Tenancy. Disputes regarding the notice may be resolved through arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act.
    2. If the number of occupants in the rental unit is unreasonable, the landlord may discuss the issue with the tenant and may serve a notice to end a tenancy.
    3. The rules as set out in the previous page are binding and student/tenants that do not adhere to these rules are subject to immediate termination of rental agreement. Failure to comply with above rules, will result in immediate eviction and may also result in loss of damage deposit.

I, _____________________________, have read and understood the agreement put in place by the Landlord and agree to abide to the terms and regulations as laid out in this contract, dated this ___________day of _________, __________.

Address of property:

Name of Tenant:

Monthly rent amount ($):

Security deposit amount collected ($):

______________________________ ___________________________

Tenant For Landlord

Note: The Landlord reserves the right to make changes to this agreement as it sees fit. The Landlord/agent is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

The rules as set out in the previous page are binding and student/tenants that do not adhere to these rules are subject to immediate termination of rental agreement. Failure to comply with above rules, will result in immediate eviction and may also result in loss of damage deposit.