Sample Lease Analysis Report
This is an example of what LeasePlain produces when you upload your lease. All content below is based on a fictional standard Ontario residential lease for illustration purposes.
Analyzed lease
123 Maple Street, Unit 4B – Toronto, ON
12-month fixed term · $2,100/month · Analyzed May 6, 2026
Plain-English Summary
This is a standard 12-month fixed-term lease for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto. The tenancy begins June 1, 2026 and ends May 31, 2027. After that date, the lease automatically converts to a month-to-month tenancy unless either party provides proper notice to terminate.
The lease is mostly standard but includes three clauses worth your attention: a late fee provision (which is not enforceable under Ontario law), a maintenance clause that improperly shifts some landlord obligations to the tenant, and a subletting prohibition that cannot override your rights under the RTA.
Key Financial Terms
Monthly Rent
$2,100.00
Rent Due Date
1st of each month
Security Deposit
$2,100 (last month's rent)
Deposit Interest
Annual — at provincial guideline rate
Utilities Included
Water only. Electricity and gas are tenant's responsibility.
NSF Fee
$20 (permissible)
Parking
$100/month — included in total rent
Late Fee Clause
$75 per month — likely unenforceable in Ontario
Red Flags (3 Found)
Late fee clause ($75/month for overdue rent)
HighSection 12.3 imposes a $75 late fee for any rent received after the 5th of the month. Late fee provisions are generally not enforceable under the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act. The landlord's remedy for non-payment is the N4 process.
Maintenance clause shifts landlord duties to tenant
MediumSection 8.1 states the tenant is responsible for 'all minor repairs up to $200.' This conflicts with the Ontario RTA, under which landlords must maintain the unit in good repair regardless of cost. This clause is void in so far as it contradicts the Act.
"Subletting strictly prohibited" — likely unenforceable
MediumSection 14.2 prohibits subletting entirely. Under the RTA, tenants have the right to sublet or assign the lease. Landlords cannot unreasonably withhold consent. This clause cannot override your statutory rights.
Your Rights & Obligations
Your Rights
- 24 hours written notice before landlord entry
- Annual rent increase limited to guideline
- Right to sublet or assign with landlord consent
- Quiet enjoyment of the unit
- Maintenance by landlord regardless of cost
Your Obligations
- Pay rent on the 1st of each month
- Keep the unit clean and undamaged
- No pets per Section 10.1
- No smoking inside the unit or common areas
- Give 60 days written notice before vacating
Questions to Ask Your Landlord
- →Section 12.3 includes a $75 late fee — are you aware this is generally not enforceable under Ontario law?
- →Section 8.1 says I'm responsible for repairs up to $200 — can you clarify which specific repairs this applies to?
- →The lease prohibits subletting. If my circumstances change and I need to assign the lease, what is your process?
- →Is the parking space ($100/month) at a reserved spot, and is it included in the deposit calculation?
- →What is the building's average hydro cost per month for a one-bedroom unit?
Unusual Clauses
Section 15.4 — "No-guest policy after 11pm"
The lease restricts guests from remaining in the unit after 11pm. While landlords can set reasonable guest policies, an outright 11pm curfew for guests is unusually restrictive and may be difficult to enforce. Clarify this before signing if you anticipate regular guests.
Section 17.1 — "Landlord may take photos of the unit for marketing"
This clause allows the landlord to photograph the unit for marketing purposes. If privacy is a concern, you may want to negotiate that photos be taken only after you've vacated, or with your consent.
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