GTA Rental Guide
Everything tenants need to know about renting in Ontario — from your first application to understanding your rights under the Residential Tenancies Act.
How to Rent with Skyhouse
Six steps from search to move-in.
Complete our one-time verification process — credit check, income verification, ID, and landlord references. Your Verified badge opens doors with participating landlords.
Search available rentals across the GTA filtered by city, neighbourhood, price, type, beds, baths, and pet/parking requirements.
Request an in-person or virtual showing directly through Skyhouse. We coordinate with the property manager and confirm within one business day.
Apply with your pre-verified profile — no need to repeat the screening process. Your application goes to the top of the queue.
Skyhouse uses Ontario's Standard Form of Lease for all tenancies. Review, sign digitally, and receive your copy before move-in.
Conduct your move-in inspection, document the unit's condition, and report any existing issues through your tenant dashboard.
Your Rights as an Ontario Tenant
The Ontario Residential Tenancies Act protects tenants across the province. Here are the key rights every GTA renter should know.
Landlords must maintain the unit in a good state of repair, fit for habitation, and compliant with health and safety standards — regardless of the rent amount.
Landlords must provide 24 hours written notice before entering a unit (except emergencies). You have the right to quiet enjoyment of your home.
For most tenancies (units built before November 15, 2018), rent increases are limited to the Ontario Rent Increase Guideline (2.5% in 2025).
Tenants can file applications with the Landlord and Tenant Board for disputes including maintenance failures, unlawful rent increases, and harassment.
Landlords cannot refuse to rent based on race, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, family status, disability, or receipt of public assistance.
In Ontario, landlords can only collect a last month's rent deposit — no additional security or damage deposits are permitted.
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