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Ontario Standard Lease (guided)
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Answer simple questions and get the exact answer for every section of Ontario's official Standard Lease, plus legal additional terms.
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What you will fill in
- Landlord's full legal name
- Tenant names
- Rental address (unit, street, city, postal code)
- Is the unit in a condominium?
- Parking included (number and where)
- Landlord's address for notices and email
- Lease start date
- How long is the lease?
- End date
- Monthly rent ($)
- Rent is due on which day of the month?
- Who pays electricity, heat and water?
Good to know
- Download the free official form from ontario.ca/standardlease, then open it in our free 'Fill and sign any PDF' (top of the page) and copy each answer into the same section.
- Not allowed in Ontario, even if both agree: a no-pets rule (void), a damage or security deposit, requiring post-dated cheques, or ending the tenancy without the Landlord and Tenant Board.
- Give the tenant a copy of the signed lease within 21 days. If you don't, the tenant can hold back one month's rent.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Landlord's full legal name”:
English: A person or a company name, exactly as it should appear.
اردو: مالک مکان کا پورا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਮਕਾਨ ਮਾਲਕ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: मकान मालिक का पूरा नाम।
Français: Une personne ou une société.
Questions people ask
How much does the Ontario Standard Lease cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Ontario Standard Lease in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.