Short Term Tenancy Agreement Template for Canada

This Short Term Tenancy Agreement is designed for use in Canadian residential leasing situations where a temporary housing solution is required for a period typically less than one year. The document is particularly useful for scenarios such as corporate relocations, student housing, vacation rentals, or temporary accommodations during home renovation. It includes all essential elements required by Canadian provincial tenancy laws, including clear terms for rent payment, security deposits, maintenance obligations, and termination provisions. The agreement can be customized to address specific provincial requirements while maintaining compliance with federal regulations regarding privacy, human rights, and consumer protection. This document helps protect both landlord and tenant interests by clearly defining their rights and responsibilities during the short-term tenancy period.

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

2. Background: Brief context explaining this is a short-term residential tenancy agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Premises', 'Term', 'Rent', 'Security Deposit'

4. Property Details: Complete description of the rental property, including address and what's included/excluded

5. Term: Duration of the tenancy, including start and end dates

6. Rent and Security Deposit: Rent amount, payment schedule, accepted payment methods, and security deposit details

7. Utilities and Services: Specification of which utilities and services are included in rent and which are tenant's responsibility

8. Use of Premises: Permitted use of the property, occupancy limits, and restrictions

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of landlord and tenant for maintaining the property

10. Access and Inspection: Landlord's rights to access the property and notice requirements

11. Insurance: Requirements for tenant's content insurance and landlord's property insurance

12. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the tenancy

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