I have received details of renting an apartment and I see that the landlord wants to charge a pet fee that is non-refundable, as well as a security deposit in case of damage to the apartment. If I add the two amounts, they equal more than one month's rent. Can the landlord do this?
Yes,
as long as the refundable security deposit is not more than one
month's rent.
The
pet fee is not a security deposit as defined in the Residential
Tenancies Act. It is a one time non-refundable fee. The landlord
is asking that it be a term of the tenancy agreement. It is up to
you to negotiate with the landlord about the pet fee if you do not
want to pay it.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
only.
If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
November
2004
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