The following clauses may be added to any MLS Listing, offers to lease and to a Standard Ontario Lease document as a required Schedule A when you are representing the landlord in a Lease listing. These additional terms add an extra layer of protection to a Landlord, without contravening any Residential Tenancies Act provisions. Feel free to copy and past specific ones, or the entire document.

Clauses:

The Tenant shall pay each rental payment on the day that it is due without any deduction or abatement whatsoever. All payments herein may be made by direct debit or electronic funds transfer.

The Tenant may not bring into the Leased Property any appliances without the Landlord's express written permission, and shall not use any electrical or gas appliances in the Leased Premises other than those provided by the Landlord or already on the premises. The types of appliances that may not be used include but are not limited to air conditioning units, hot plates, laundry machines (including both washers and dryers), fridges and dishwashers.

The Tenant agrees to use the Leased Premises as a residential dwelling and for no other purposes whatsoever. The Tenant agrees not to use the Leased Premises for any illegal activity.

The Tenant agrees not to conduct or permit any act or activities on or about the Leased Premises for which consideration would normally payable, including but not limited to activities such as the operation of babysitting or childcare services, or the operation of any other business.

The Tenant agrees not to sublet or license the premises or any part thereof or list or advertise or use all or any part of the premises for any short term or hotel, boarding, lodging house, time-sharing, commercial or travel website, including but not limited to AirBnb, during the entire term of their tenancy.

 The Tenant agrees to pay for all damages to the Leased Premises caused by the Tenants or their invited guests. The Tenant agrees that they are responsible for replacing light bulbs, facet washers and removal of lint from the dryer as required. The Tenant shall also be responsible to pay for clogged drains or toilets caused by the Tenant.

The Tenant shall properly dispose of garbage in accordance with the rules set out by Municipal or Provincial authorities as may now exist and which may change from time to time, including any waste diversion, reduction or recycling program. The Tenant agrees to place garbage/recycling in the appropriate place for pick up, at the appropriate times, depending on the collection schedule.

The tenant shall not make any alterations to, remodel or redecorate the Leased Premises without the Landlord's prior written consent. The Tenant will keep the Leased Premises in the same condition as it was on the date of commencement of this Lease Agreement, reasonable wear and tear excepted. This includes but is not limited to painting, wallpapering and installing flooring of any kind and not affixing hooks, screws or nails on the walls of the Leased Premises.

The Tenant hereby accepts the Leased Premises in the current condition and acknowledges that as of the date of this lease, it is in good condition and state of repair and habitation, and that the Landlord is not required to perform any work of any kind, including any painting or decorating.

The Tenant will not bring into the Leased Premises any article of fixture such as a waterbed, freezer, washer or dryer that by reason of its weight or size might damage or endanger the structure of the building in which the Leased Premises is located.

The Tenant agrees to any alteration made in the locking system or to any changes of locks in the building in which the premises is located, provided that Landlord gives the Tenants replacement keys. The Tenant shall not alter the locking system on a door giving entry to the Leased Premise, or allow the locking system to be altered during the Tenant's occupancy without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

The Tenant agrees that vehicles shall be parked only in such spaces which the Landlord may designate from time to time, and the Landlord shall have the right to reassign such parking spaces from time to time as the Landlord, in its sole discretion, may determine.

The Tenant will give the Landlord prompt notice of any damage, defects or accidents related to water or water pipes and fixtures, gas pipes and fixtures, heating equipment, tub surrounds, clogged toilets or sink drains.

The Tenant shall be responsible throughout the tenancy for providing property damage and contents insurance for the contents of the Leased Premises, and such insurance shall be for an amount at least equal to the full anticipated loss calculated on a full replacement cost basis without deductions or subrogation or otherwise, against the Landlord and against those for whom the Landlord is in law responsible. The Landlord shall not be held responsible for any damages that arise to the contents or belongings of the Tenant, no matter how caused.

The Tenant shall also maintain comprehensive general liability insurance including Tenant's legal liability, for an amount no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

The Tenant acknowledges that from time to time, work, restoration, renovation or other projects may be undertaken that may create disruption and could interfere with the Tenant's enjoyment of the Leased Premises. The Tenant further acknowledges that the Rent paid takes into account any of the above mentioned work, disruption and/or interference occurring during the period of their occupancy of the rental unit.

The Landlord may enter the Leased Premises in accordance with written notice given to the Tenant at least 24 hours before the time of entry, said notice specifying the reason for entry, the day of entry and a time of entry between 8:00am and 8:00pm under the following circumstances:

a) To carry out work in the Leased Premises.

b) To allow a potential mortgagee or insurer of the Leased Premises to view the Leased Premises.

c) To allow their Real Estate Agent or potential purchaser to view the Leased Premises.

d) For periodic maintenance inspections and for a condition inspection prior to the termination of the tenancy after the Tenant has given notice of their intention to terminate the tenancy or prior to the term expiry date.

* In the event that emergency access is required, the Landlord shall be allowed to enter the premises provided that the Landlord makes all reasonable efforts to notify the Tenant before entering the premises.

The Tenant agrees that upon termination of the tenancy, to deliver possession of the Leased Premises to the Landlord and further to surrender all keys related to the Leased Premises, entrance doors, electronic garage openers (if any) and any other devices to the Leased Premises or the building/property in which the Leased Premises forms a part.

The Tenant shall indemnify and save the Landlord harmless against any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury or damage to property arising from or out of the occupancy or use by the Tenant or any other occupant of the Leased Premises or occasioned wholly or in part by any act or omission of the Tenants, its invitees, anyone permitted or authorized by the Tenants to be on the Leased Premises or arising out of any breach or non-performance by the Tenant of any provisions of this Lease.

If there is more than one Tenant, each Tenant then accepts the joint and several responsibility for all obligations under this Lease Agreement. This means that each Tenant is fully responsible for all of the obligations under this Lease, including the full payment of the Rent owing each month. Should an individual Tenant vacate the Premises before the end of the Term, his/her obligations remain.

If a pet is present - the Tenant shall be responsible for any damage caused to the Leased Premises and common areas by a pet, and shall reimburse the Landlord for the cost of any repairs resulting from their damage. The Tenant agrees to clean up after the pet so that there is no urine or feces remaining or visible anywhere in or on the Leased Premises and the grounds.

No Tenant, guest, invitee or visitor shall smoke marijuana or other tobacco cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes or any similar product whose use generates smoke or vapors within the Leased Premises building. If smoking outside, all related material must be disposed of safely.

Landlord represents and warrants that the appliances as listed in this Agreement to Lease will be in good working order at the commencement of the lease term. Tenant agrees to maintain said appliances in a state of ordinary cleanliness at the Tenant's cost.

The Landlord shall pay real estate taxes and maintain fire insurance on the premises. The Tenant acknowledges the Landlord's fire insurance on the premises does not proved coverage on the Tenant's personal belongings.