6 Month Tenancy Agreement Template for Canada

This 6 Month Tenancy Agreement is designed for use in Canadian residential property rentals where a fixed-term, short-duration lease is desired. The agreement is particularly suitable for situations requiring a defined rental period, such as temporary relocations, academic term rentals, or transitional housing arrangements. It contains all essential provisions required by Canadian residential tenancy laws, including rent payment terms, security deposit requirements, maintenance obligations, and termination conditions. The document is structured to comply with both federal legislation and provincial residential tenancy acts, incorporating necessary human rights and privacy protections. This agreement format is commonly used by property management companies, individual landlords, and real estate professionals across Canada when a standard one-year lease term is not suitable for their specific circumstances.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord and tenant(s), including full legal names and contact information

2. Background: Brief context establishing the intent to create a residential tenancy agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Premises: Detailed description of the rental property, including address and any included storage or parking

5. Term: Specification of the 6-month lease period with exact start and end dates

6. Rent: Rent amount, payment schedule, acceptable payment methods, and late payment consequences

7. Security Deposit: Amount, terms of holding, and conditions for return

8. Utilities and Services: Specification of which utilities are included in rent and which are tenant responsibilities

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of landlord and tenant for property maintenance and repair procedures

10. Use of Premises: Permitted uses of the property and any restrictions

11. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for both parties

12. Access: Conditions under which landlord may enter the premises

13. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the tenancy

14. Notice: Required methods and addresses for official communications

15. Governing Law: Specification that the agreement is governed by Canadian law and relevant provincial legislation