General Requirements

• A minimum of one year's lease is usually required
• Prepayment of first and last month's rent is required
• An employment letter, credit report and references are required.
• Most private landlords prefer non-smokers and no pets.

Most rentals include fridge and stove and may include dishwasher, and laundry facilities but are otherwise unfurnished. When renting a house the tenant usually pays all the utility charges and is responsible for snow removal and lawn care. Many condominium rentals include heat, water and electricity if they are included in the maintenance fee. Rental apartments usually include heat and water but the tenant may have to pay electricity. Parking may be included or extra. You must check what is included with each individual property.

Apartment Rental Websites

• PM Online. This is the most comprhensive directory of apartments. Click on the PM Rentals button.
• Toronto Internet Apartment Guide
• Apartment Corner, a good search engine
• Greenwin Management One of the largest apartment and condominium inventories in Toronto
• Sterling Silver
• Global Accommodations, Furnished suites
• Glengrove Suites, Furnished suites in central Toronto
• Bridgestreet Furnished suites
• Corporate Residences, Furnished suites
• Landlord and Tenant Board formerly Ontairo Rental Housing Tribunal