Rental Basics
- unpaid rent
- certain lease violations
- Etc...
What's a security deposit?
Money collected by the landlord to help cover certain costs, such as damage upon move out
Your sink is leaking, what do you do?
Contact your landlord
What is a lease?
A written rental agreement between landlord(s) and tenant(s)
What is a tenant and what is a landlord?
Tenant: the renter
Landlord: owner or manager of the area you are renting
What is renters insurance used for?
To help you protect your personal belongings and provide certain liability coverage.
Your landlord arrives at your apartment wanting to come inside just to "take a look around", what do you do?
- Tell them they need to give you notice because you have rights
- it's not an emergency so they need to give you notice
What are 2 things you should check before signing a lease?
- Utilities
- Pet Policy
- That you understand
- Etc...
What are 3 things to consider about living in a rural rental?
- Heat, well, service
- Distance to fire department/hospital
- Buildings on property
Why should you budget for more than just rent?
There are other monthly expenses besides rent
You accidentally stain the carpet, what do you do?
- Let the landlord know
- Wait until you move out and let your damage deposit cover the repair
- Depending on the stain, try to get it out
Give of an example as to why it is important to read your ENTIRE lease before signing?
Answers may vary.
List the 4 types of rentals?
1. Apartment
2. House
3. Rooming Houses
4. Rural
Why is it important to have money saved up before moving?
- security deposit
- moving costs
- furniture
- first/last month's rent up front
- etc...
Review the lease for rules about guests, additional occupants and any potential timelines for those
Why should you take pictures of your rental at move in?
In case there was previous damage they try to make you pay for upon your move out
What can a tenant do if they have a dispute with their landlord that cannot be solved between the two of them?
Contact the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) or use its dispute-resolution process.
Your rent is $900 per month. What is the maximum security deposit in Saskatchewan?
$900
Your landlord refuses to do a serious repair, what do you do?
Keep records and contact the ORT (Office of Residential Tenancies) for information about your options.
- or figure out who to contact
You notice water damage and mold during the viewing of your dream apartment, what do you do?
1. Ask questions and address the issue before signing
2. Don't sign, find another apartment