Section 15 of the Ontario Residential Tenant Agreement (standard lease), allows for Landlords and tenants to agree to additional terms. Examples may include terms that:
- Provide rules for use of common spaces and/or amenities
- Clarify rules for specific situations like: subleasing, short term rentals, smoking rules etc.
Including clear and compliant additional terms can go a long way to clarify responsibilities and avoid potential conflict between landlord and tenant responsibilities during the tenancy.
These terms should be written in plain language, in a readable font size of at least 10 points and cannot take away rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006