The standard lease and your rights 2
The standard lease and your rights
Residential tenancies in Ontario are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
(the act).
This document is available in multiple languages to help landlords and tenants
understand and complete the Standard Form of Lease (standard lease). It is for
informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice on the standard
lease or the act. You should consult a lawyer if you require legal advice on the standard
lease or the act.
The standard lease is required for most private residential tenancies for new
agreements signed on or after April 30, 2018. It also contains helpful information about
rights and responsibilities under the act.
The standard lease does not apply to care homes, sites in mobile home parks and land
lease communities, most social and supportive housing, certain other special tenancies
and co-operative housing.
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, everyone has the right to equal treatment in
housing without discrimination or harassment. A lease cannot take away a right or
responsibility under the act.