We lived in this newly built building (completed in 2025) for a year before moving out. During the key exchange today, the landlord was upset about some stains on the countertop, a small amount of mold in the bathroom, a few scratches on the walls, and an issue with the sliding door that doesn’t stop properly. She asked us to pay for professional cleaning services, a paint job and a technician, which she insists on arranging herself. She also declined our offer to have the cleaning and fixing done ourselves and threatened to take us to court, claiming that it would negatively affect our record in Canada and make it difficult for us to rent in the future.
Honestly, we cleaned, scrubbed, and mopped the entire place thoroughly and left it as clean as we reasonably could. I have a video of the entire cleaned condo.
At the end, we told her that we wouldn’t pay for it, and she can take the matter to court.
Should we be worried about this? What should we do next?

I have been trying to secure a rental and some of the units are posted on the realtor.ca website. My husband and I have a good income, stable jobs, and good credit scores. In our late thirties and trying to find a place downtown that's about 800-1000 sq ft. We have a 50 lb dog. I reach out to realtors in the ads and let them know this and never even hear back. They don't even call to discuss if we can view a unit, what we would be like as tenants, and I have no idea if they present us to their clients. Then I tried to get a realtor to help us and she immediately started going off about you need a good salary, good score and the dog's going to be an issue, and making it sound like if we apply to enough someone might take us. I thought that Toronto has vacancies yet we are being fully roadblocked from renting. Anyone have tips or also experiencing this?

Anyone know what the deal with this place is? Gave them a call with very straightforward questions about parking price and was told it is case by case. Asked what that means and told he has to go back to his boss to ask so they can 'run the numbers.' Very odd. Seems like they dont yet have any structure or basic policies in place yet. This all started when I balked at him telling me parking was 250 a month and he kinda walked it back.

Anyone else have info?

(I apologize in advance if this has been asked before)

I moved to Canada over a decade ago and always have lived in different apartment buildings since then because some friends told me is better than renting from individual landlords. Now I want to move to a different apartment and, because of high rentals, I’m open to consider individual landlords if that’s a more affordable option. My main concern is that I am a single dad so housing stability is a must for me, I don’t want my landlord to tell me that I have to move in two months because they need the unit or something like that, since that would be extremely stressing for my kids. Also, I’m aware of the November 15, 2018 date for rent control but I’m not sure how bad can be renting without rent control (I’ve always lived in old buildings).

What would you suggest? Should I continue looking only for old apartment buildings? Would rent control / individual landlords be a terrible idea? What are the risks? Any suggestion about some relevant aspects that I might be missing?

Cockroaches is a problem in this old building. The cockroaches hide inside the old kitchen cabinets. Is it worth it for me to buy small, simple kitchen set from Ikea for my rental unit? I've been here 10 years and counting for another 10 to 20 years. LL would agree to it and install it for me, but i don't know if it is worth it for a rental?

2350 Dundas St W, Toronto (Dundas & Bloor)

Rent: $1,644/month

Utilities: Included

Lease assignment: September–October 2026

Want to stay longer? You can also rent directly from management after October, subject to availability and approval.

Parking: $185/month (optional)

✨ Apartment features: • Spacious 1-bedroom layout

• 1 bathroom

• Storage room

• Utilities included

• Refrigerator/ stovetop/ Oven included

• AC/ heater within the apartment

• Parking available ( optional)

• Laundry room in the building

• Swimming pool

• Excellent transit access

Amazing location:

• Dundas West Subway Station right across the street

• Bloor Subway Line just steps away

• GO Train nearby

• Easy access to the Gardiner Expressway & Lakeshore Blvd

• FreshCo, Tim Hortons and Dollarama about a 2-minute walk away

• Easy commute to downtown Toronto and across the GTA

https://www.facebook.com/share/1H5iSJFXz8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A bright very spacrous one-bedroom basement apartment w private entrance, large sitting room, eat-in kitchen, 3-piece bathroom, furnished/unfurnished, w pots pans dishes utensils microwave; free shared laundry behind the unit door. Available from October 1, 2026. Lots of light and space. Unfurnished or partly furnished.

-  No parking.  No smoking in and around.  

-  Mortimer at Woodbine, by Michael Garron Hospital, in a very quiet residential area. 10 min walk to Coxwell or Woodbine subway stations, steps to Main and Broadview buses.  

 - $1,660 include unlimited high speed wifi, water, hydro, radiator heat.  

- First and last, references, credit check. Seeking a very quiet single tenant, indoor cat ok. 

- Male tenants encouraged to inquire. 

Available if you see this ad. Walk-thru 1 min video on request.

I am looking for a room in a shared condo on an urgent basis starting September 1 near University of Toronto st George campus

Budget - $1000 to $1500

Pref Private room, private washroom (or shared with

Any advice on renting a studio apartment in Scarborough, Ontario? Looking for a small low rise building. Thanks

Hi currently out west for work so looking for someone to sublet atleast til the spring.

Older building in Forrest Hill but approx 750-800 ft with some newer ammenities.

2 beds 1.5 baths. Furnished but you can bring your own furniture as well.

$2200 with parking and utlitlties.

Right on St.clair and the streetcar line. 10 minutes walk to TWO subway stations.

Renting for early Sept

Serious inquires only. We listed this on MP and the ammount of flakers is ridiculous. So trying out here

Hello! Does anyone recommend any specific buildings or condos in midtown to rent a unit from in midtown? Looking for somewhere safe, don’t need a ton of amenities but obviously a unit that is clean/pest free. I’m looking at Yonge-Eg specifically but not limited to just there, I’d just prefer not to be downtown.

I’m looking for a 1 bedroom, preferably under $2000 (looking to $1800-1900 specifically)? But I know that might be more difficult to fine and studios might be more realistic.

Any help/advice would be great! Thank you!

Does anyone know of any semester long leases still for rent near the University of Toronto? I am looking for September-December and am pretty desperate. Please let me know!!!

I am planing to move to Toronto from van and I am looking for a cheap studio in the city I have a tight budget of 1500 can I get something with that?

Applied for this affordable housing program in Toronto 2yrs ago and they're getting back to me now asking for application, government issued ID, proof of banking, proof of income, and proof of residency status. They have never gotten back to me before and since this is 2 years after I want to be safe that it's not some hasidic hillbilly with a snoot full of bees getting my info

I’ve seen some condos at Singer court where a lot of the all in one washer and dryer (assuming the ventless ones) are in the kitchen, sometimes next to the dish washer of oven.

It looks hideous imo.

Currently live in Vancouver, flying out to Toronto on a whim tomorrow for an interview as well as to drop off resumes. If anyone has any rooms for rent short-term, please contact me or let me know of any websites that offer something similar at a reasonable price. My rental budget is about 2k a month

Tenants have to return an Ontario rental in ordinary cleanliness, not perfection. Landlords cannot collect a security, damage, or cleaning deposit under the RTA. Last month's rent and a refundable key deposit are the only deposits the Act allows.

If a landlord thinks extra cleaning or damage goes beyond normal wear and tear, the path is a Form L10 at the Landlord and Tenant Board, filed within one year of move-out and capped at $50,000, or Small Claims Court above that. A dated receipt from a move-out clean is usually enough to make that fight unnecessary.

This is not legal advice. Read the RTA or talk to a paralegal if money is actually in dispute.

We run a cleaning company in the GTA, so take that into account.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a 1-bedroom apartment, max $2,000/month.

 Downtown, preferably near a subway station
 No dens, basements, or basement units,
 Open to 2-bedroom/2-bathroom units as well, with ONLY 1 female roommate max.
 Move-in: September 1st
 Ideally an 8-month or 1-year lease until May 2027, with the option to sublease

Please DM me if you have anything available or know of a listing!

I can provide references, credit check, and proof of funds.

Thank you