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  • Rights & Legal
    ONArticle

    Ontario Standard Lease vs Custom Leases: Why It's Not Actually a Choice

    Searching "Standard Lease vs custom lease Ontario" implies a decision that mostly doesn't exist: since April 2018, Form 2229E is mandatory for nearly every new residential tenancy. What's really worth knowing is the territory around that rule — where lawful customization lives (Section 15), which rentals are genuinely

    12 min read
  • Rights & Legal
    ONArticle

    Tenant Insurance in Ontario: What's Required and What's Smart

    Tenant insurance isn't required by Ontario law — but your lease can require liability coverage, and skipping it can put your tenancy at risk. Here's what landlords can and can't demand under the standard lease, what coverage actually protects you, and how to get insured for less than a dollar a day.

    14 min read
  • Lease & Agreements
    ONArticle

    What You Can and Can't Add to the Ontario Standard Lease

    A complete breakdown of legal vs illegal lease clauses in Ontario. Learn which additional terms hold up at the LTB, which get thrown out, and copy-paste templates for Section 15 of your Standard Lease.

    16 min read
  • Lease & Agreements
    ONArticle

    Ontario Standard Lease 2026: The Complete Guide for Landlords

    Everything Ontario landlords need to know about the Standard Lease in 2026. Learn what's required, what you can add, common mistakes to avoid, and how to create a legally compliant lease under the new Bill 60 rules.

    17 min read