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to make sure your landlord gets the rent on time each month. If you don't pay the full rent on the due date, the | to make sure your landlord gets the rent on time each month. If you don't pay the full rent on the due date, the | ||
landlord can try to evict you. See the section on [[Evictions]]. | landlord can try to evict you. See the section on [[Evictions]]. | ||
====When you pay rent:==== | |||
*Pay by cheque or money order if you can. | |||
*The law requires that the landlord give you a receipt if you pay in cash, but you need to make sure you get it. If you pay cash and don’t get a receipt, you have no proof that you paid rent to the landlord. | |||
*If the landlord won’t sign a receipt, ask a friend or neighbour watch you count the money over to the landlord. They can be your witness if the landlord says you didn’t pay. | |||
*Keep your receipts and cancelled cheques in a safe place. You might need them later. | |||
*If you refuse to move in because the place is dirty or needs repairs, you may lose your money. If you gave the landlord a security deposit of one half month's rent, you may have to pay more. The landlord can take you to dispute resolution to get the rent. | |||
