If your son or daughter is going off to post-secondary school outside of the Bancroft area and it’s their first time renting a place, they need to know their rights as tenants. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ted McMeekin warns about landlords who ask for more than they are entitled to.
Make sure your student is informed of their rights before they become a tenant. Â For more information, visit the Ontario Government’s Municipal Affairs and Housing website here or the Social Justice Tribunals Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board website here.
(Written By: Diana Fisher)