Renting in Burlington & Hamilton, Done Right
The right rental, an application landlords take seriously, and a lease you understand before you sign.
Good rentals go fast.
Be ready for them.
Well-priced rentals in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton can lease within days, and landlords often choose between several applications. The tenants who get them are the ones who see them first and apply complete.
That is what we do for you: alerts on new MLS® rentals the day they list, viewings booked around your schedule, an application put together properly, and a careful read of the lease before anything is signed.
Tell us what you need
Area, budget, bedrooms, move-in date, pets. Five minutes, and we know what to look for.
See rentals first
We set up alerts on new MLS® rentals that match, so you hear about them the day they list.
View with us
We book the showings, come with you, and point out what a listing photo won't show you.
Apply and sign
We submit your application, negotiate terms and move-in date, and review the lease with you line by line.
What landlords
will ask for
- Rental application — usually the OREA Form 410, which we fill in with you.
- Government photo ID for every adult on the lease.
- A full credit report with your score from Equifax or TransUnion, not just the number.
- Employment letter showing your position, salary and start date.
- Recent pay stubs, usually the last two or three.
- References, ideally a current or previous landlord.
- New to Canada or self-employed? Bank statements, an offer letter or a notice of assessment help fill the gap. Ask us how to present it.
Apply complete, apply first
Have everything saved as one PDF before you book a single viewing. When a good rental gets several applications, landlords lean towards the one that arrives complete and easy to say yes to.
We review your package before it goes out, so a missing page never costs you the place you wanted.
Know your rights
before you sign
The standard lease
Most private residential landlords in Ontario must use the province's standard lease for new tenancies. If you didn't get one, ask in writing; the landlord has 21 days to provide it.
Deposits
A rent deposit and a key deposit are allowed, within legal limits. Damage deposits and pet deposits are not, and a rent deposit can't be used as a damage deposit.
Rent increases
Rent can go up once every 12 months, with at least 90 days' written notice on the proper form. For most units the cap is Ontario's guideline: 2.1% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027.
Newer buildings are different
Units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018, including many newer condos, are exempt from the guideline. Ask before you sign. It can matter more than the starting rent.
Sources: ontario.ca, Residential rent increases and Guide to Ontario's standard lease, checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice; the Landlord and Tenant Board has the final word.
Tell us what you're looking for
We'll set up your rental alerts and be in touch with what's available now.
Rather talk? Call 905-634-7755.
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Tenant FAQs
Does it cost me anything to rent with a REALTOR®?
Our fee is paid by the landlord, so working with us costs you nothing.
How early should I start looking?
Start 30 to 60 days before your move-in date. Rentals are usually listed one to two months before they are available, and well-priced ones lease quickly.
Can a landlord ask for a damage deposit?
No. A rent deposit and a key deposit are allowed within legal limits, but damage deposits and pet deposits are not, and a rent deposit can't be used as a damage deposit.
Do I need tenant insurance?
A landlord can require liability insurance in the lease and ask for proof of coverage. Contents insurance is your choice, though we recommend it.
Is my rent increase capped?
For most units, rent can rise once every 12 months with at least 90 days' written notice, up to Ontario's guideline: 2.1% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027. Units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the guideline.
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