Renter's Toolkit
Everything You Need.
All in One Place.
From credit checks to lease reviews, tenant insurance to your legal rights — the tools and links serious renters use to search smarter and move faster.
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Templates & Forms
Every template you need to apply, sign, and move in — gated only by an email so we can support you if questions come up.
OREA Form 410
Rental Application
The Ontario standard rental application used by every brokerage. Fill it out before viewings.
Download →Ontario Form 2229E
Standard Lease
The mandatory residential tenancy agreement. Required by law for most Ontario rentals since 2018.
Download →Ontario Template
Guarantor Agreement
The standard co-signer agreement used in Ontario rentals. Have your guarantor sign it before applying.
Download →+ Key Exchange
Move-In Checklist
Document the unit's condition room-by-room and record every key handed over — protect your deposit from day one.
Download →Step One
Get Your File Ready
Have your documents and credit ready before you start searching.
What Most GTA Landlords Will Ask For
Government-issued photo ID
Letter of employment (on company letterhead)
2–3 recent pay stubs
Most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA)
Credit report or score (Equifax or TransUnion)
References from previous landlords
Completed rental application
SingleKey or other tenant screening report
SingleKey Tenant Score
Tenant screening report combining income, credit, and rental history.
Get Your Score ↗Step Two
Know Your Rights
Your legal rights, working with a realtor, and what to expect when renting a condo.
RECO: Working With a Realtor as a Tenant
RECO's official guide to your rights when working with a licensed agent.
Read the RECO Guide ↗CAO: Leasing a Condo in Ontario
What to know before signing a condo lease — rules, status certificates, and disclosures.
Read the CAO Guide ↗Tenant Rights in Ontario: Full Guide
LTB, RTA, rent control, human rights protections — all in one guide.
Read the Guide →Rent Control in Ontario: Full Guide
What's covered, what's not, and how to check your building.
Read the Guide →We handle all of this for you — for free.
Apply Now →Step Three
Protect Yourself
Tenant insurance is required by most GTA landlords — get a quote before you sign.
Square One Insurance
Tenant-friendly policies starting under $20/month — quote in minutes.
Get a Quote ↗Aviva Canada
Flexible tenant insurance with add-ons for home office and high-value items.
Get a Quote ↗Step Four
Do Your Research
Tools to research the market, the neighbourhood, and the numbers.
Google Maps — Commute Check
Check commute times to your workplace during actual rush hours.
Check Commute ↗Canada Mortgage & Housing (CMHC)
Official vacancy rates, average rents, and market trend data for Toronto.
View Reports ↗Rentals.ca National Rent Report
Monthly average rents by city, unit type, and property class.
Read the Report ↗Skip the Research Spiral.
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