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Instructions for Form A2 Application About a Sublet or an Assignment - Ontario, Canada
The Instructions for Form A2 Application About a Sublet or an Assignment in Ontario, Canada provide guidance on how to complete and submit the form for the sublet or assignment of a rental agreement. It explains the requirements and steps involved in the process.
The tenant or the person subletting or assigning the lease files the Instructions for Form A2 Application in Ontario, Canada.
FAQ
Q: What is Form A2?
A: Form A2 is an application form used in Ontario, Canada for subletting or assigning a rental unit.
Q: Who uses Form A2?
A: Form A2 is used by tenants who want to sublet or assign their rental unit to another person.
Q: What is a sublet?
A: A sublet is when a tenant temporarily rents out all or part of their rental unit to another person, while still being responsible for the lease.
Q: What is an assignment?
A: An assignment is when a tenant transfers their lease agreement and all its obligations to another person.
Q: When should Form A2 be used?
A: Form A2 should be used when a tenant wants to sublet or assign their rental unit, and requires the landlord's written consent.
Q: What information is required in Form A2?
A: Form A2 requires information about the tenant, the proposed subtenant or assignee, the rental unit, and the reasons for the sublet or assignment.
Q: What happens after submitting Form A2?
A: After submitting Form A2, the landlord has 20 days to either consent to or refuse the sublet or assignment.
Q: What should tenants do if the landlord refuses the sublet or assignment?
A: If the landlord refuses the sublet or assignment without a valid reason, tenants can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for a hearing.
Q: Can landlords charge a fee for subletting or assigning?
A: Landlords can only charge a fee for reviewing a sublet or assignment application if the tenancy agreement allows for it, and the fee must be reasonable.
Q: Are there any restrictions on subletting or assigning a rental unit?
A: There may be restrictions on subletting or assigning a rental unit if the tenancy agreement prohibits it, or if the landlord has a good reason to refuse.
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