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When you look at a place to rent, the landlord will tell you how much the rent is. It’s important to ask the landlord what is included in the rent. For example, does the rent include gas, electricity, internet, cable <span class="noglossary">service</span>, or laundry machines for your use? | When you look at a place to rent, the landlord will tell you how much the rent is. It’s important to ask the landlord what is included in the rent. For example, does the rent include gas, electricity, internet, cable <span class="noglossary">service</span>, or laundry machines for your use? | ||
When you apply to rent a place, the landlord cannot charge you money to take your application. Doing this is illegal. | When you apply to rent a place, the landlord cannot charge you money to take your <span class="noglossary">application</span>. Doing this is illegal. | ||
The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre has an online course for first-time tenants. In it, you’ll learn how to search for housing, put together a strong rental application, and safely sign a contract about your tenancy with the landlord. | The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre has an online course for first-time tenants. In it, you’ll learn how to search for housing, put together a strong rental <span class="noglossary">application</span>, and safely sign a contract about your tenancy with the landlord. | ||
===Making an agreement to rent=== | ===Making an agreement to rent=== | ||
