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11. The Landlord may enter the premises following written notice given to the Tenant at least 24 hours’

before the time of entry to carry out repairs or to allow a potential mortgagee, insurer, or purchaser to

view the premises. Such notice must specify the reason for entry, the day of entry, and a time between the

hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Notice is not required in cases of emergency or if the Tenant consents to the

entry at the time of entry. The Landlord may also enter the premises without written notice to show the

unit to prospective tenants after agreement or notice of termination, provided such entry is between the

hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and, before entering, the Landlord makes a reasonable effort to inform the

Tenant of the intention to enter.

12. The Tenant agrees:

(a) to mow and water the lawn and to keep the lawn, flower beds, and shrubbery in good order and

condition, and to keep the sidewalk surrounding the premises free and clear of all obstructions; and

(b) to take due precautions against freezing of water or waste pipes and stoppage of the same in

and about the premises. If water or waste pipes become clogged by reason of the Tenant’s neglect or

recklessness, the Tenant shall repair the same at his/her own expense as well as pay for all damage

caused.

13. If, after a notice of termination made in accordance with the Tenant Protection Act, the Tenant

remains in possession without the Landlord’s consent, the Landlord may apply to the Ontario Rental

Housing Tribunal for an eviction order. The Landlord may also apply for compensation for any damage,

and compensation for use and occupation after termination.

14. The Tenant shall not assign or sublet the premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

15. The Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that the rent will not be raised more often than once every 12

months and that any increase shall be in accordance with the annual provincial guideline unless the parties

enter into an agreement for an increase in accordance with the provisions of the Tenant Protection Act.

16. If the Tenant wishes to terminate the tenancy at the end of the term, he or she must give notice in

writing not less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the term. If no such notice is delivered and no

further agreement entered into, the Tenant becomes a monthly tenant. A monthly tenant must give 60

days’ written notice to terminate and a weekly tenant must give 4 weeks’ written notice.

17. OPTIONAL PROVISIONS

The following provisions are optional and may be used only if both parties agree. To be binding, the

optional provision must be initialled by both parties and must not be inconsistent with the Tenant

Protection Act.

Initialed

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