Most rentals in Vaughan are condos around the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Highway 7, along with houses, townhomes and lower-level apartments in Woodbridge, Maple and Thornhill. We help tenants find and secure the right home, and help landlords price, market and lease their property under the Ontario Standard Lease.
Renting in Vaughan: where to look
Condo rentals cluster around the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and along Highway 7, close to Line 1 of the subway. Houses, townhomes and lower-level apartments come up across Woodbridge, Maple and Thornhill. Browse homes and condos for lease, or tell us what you need and we will send matches.
For tenants: how we help
- We find suitable rentals and arrange showings around your schedule.
- We help you put together a strong application: credit report, proof of income or employment letter, references and ID.
- We review the lease with you before you sign.
There is no fee to tenants for our service.
The rules every Vaughan tenancy follows
Most residential tenancies in Ontario use the province’s Standard Form of Lease. A landlord can collect a last month’s rent deposit and a refundable key deposit, but not a damage or pet deposit. Rent can usually be increased once every 12 months with 90 days’ written notice, within the provincial guideline, although units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the guideline. Our guide to renting in Vaughan explains each of these.
Living in a rental: entry, repairs and ending a tenancy
Outside emergencies and a few other situations, a landlord must give 24 hours’ written notice before entering, with the reason and a time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The landlord is responsible for keeping the property in good repair, and the tenant for keeping it clean and repairing damage they cause. To end a monthly or fixed-term tenancy, a tenant generally gives at least 60 days’ written notice, timed to the end of a rental period or the term. Disputes go to the Landlord and Tenant Board.
For landlords: leasing your Vaughan property
- Pricing. A rental evaluation based on current comparables in your building or on your street.
- Marketing. Professional photos, a listing page here, MLS® and the major portals, and our tenant database.
- Screening. Credit, income and employment verification, landlord references and ID.
- Paperwork. The Ontario Standard Lease, deposits handled correctly, and a move-in inspection.
If you are a first-time landlord, start with our landlord’s checklist.
