Leases, deposits and getting into a place.
Leases and depositsWhat a lease commits you to, what a landlord can legally ask for up front, and how deposits differ by province.
Renting as a newcomerHow to rent when you have no Canadian credit history or references — and how to spot rental scams.Rental rules: Ontario vs BC vs Québec (and beyond)Deposits, rent control and even the lease form are provincial law — what's normal in one province can be illegal in the next.