Two cities — Renting In Calgary And Toronto

The article compares the rental market in Calgary and Toronto, highlighting differences that landlords and tenants should be aware of. The article notes that landlords in Alberta can charge non-refundable pet fees while they cannot do so in Ontario. Alberta also requires move-in and move-out inspection reports, while Ontario recommends them. Rent control regulations in both provinces are quite different, with no limit on rent increases in Alberta and certain units being rent-controlled in Toronto. Tenants will notice a difference in internet listing websites and transit systems in the two cities. Calgary offers more beautiful scenery and a lower cost of living than Toronto. Both cities have their own Residential Tenancies Act that landlords and tenants should be aware of.