Landlord Starter Kit: Ontario Edition [Digital]

Set up your rental the right way, and stay organized from move-in to move-out.

Most landlord headaches, from unpaid rent to "you caused that" damage disputes, come from the same few gaps: a rushed tenant choice, unclear paperwork, and missing records. The Landlord Starter Kit closes those gaps with a plain-language guide and ready-to-use tools built around Ontario's rules.

What's inside

• Ontario Landlord Quick-Start Guide (PDF). A 16-page guide covering the Residential Tenancies Act, the standard lease, deposits, repairs, entry rules, rent increases, and ending a tenancy, with checklists throughout.
• Tenant Screening Question Sheet (PDF). A pre-screen script, reference-check questions, a Human Rights Code "what to ask instead" guide, and an applicant scorecard.
• Tenant Letter Pack (Word). Ten editable letters and forms, including a welcome letter, rent receipt, rent reminders, notice of entry, repair forms, and move-out instructions.
• Rent & Payment Tracker (Excel). A payment ledger and a colour-coded grid that shows who has paid, who is partial, and who is late.
• Expense & ROI Calculator (Excel). Track income and expenses, see your cash flow and returns, and test a property before you buy it with the What-If Analyzer.
• Maintenance & Repair Log (Excel). Log every request, flag anything overdue or unacknowledged, and total repair costs by unit.
• Examples folder. Each spreadsheet filled in with sample data, so you can see exactly how it works.

Who it's for

First-time and small landlords in Ontario, whether you rent out a condo, a basement suite, a house, or a few units.

What you need

Microsoft Excel and Word (or compatible apps) and a PDF reader. Everything comes in one instant download.

Managing multiple properties?

The Property Manager's Handbook covers roles, responsibilities, and turnover inspections for property managers in Southern Ontario, including a complete unit turnover inspection checklist.

This kit provides general information about Ontario landlord and tenant rules. It is not legal, tax, or investment advice. Licensed for use on your own rental properties; please do not share or resell.