Finding a home that welcomes your pet is hard. Here’s where to look, which landlords are pet-friendly, and what your rights are — province by province.
Rental sites with real pet-friendly filters. We send you straight to them — Wanloo doesn’t list individual units yet.
Large Canadian operators with public pet-friendly policies. Policies vary by building (often cats + small dogs) — confirm the specific unit.
Pet rules differ across Canada. The basics:
A “no pets” clause in your lease is void under the Residential Tenancies Act (s. 14). A landlord can refuse you before you sign, but once you’re in you can only be evicted if your pet causes real problems (damage, allergies, danger). Condos may set their own rules.
Landlords may restrict or prohibit pets (Residential Tenancy Act, s. 18) — by size, kind or number. A pet-damage deposit of up to half a month’s rent may be charged, separate from the security deposit.
Landlords can enforce “no pet” clauses and limit breed, size and number. A pet (security) deposit is allowed, but all deposits combined can’t exceed one month’s rent.
Leases can include enforceable “no pets” clauses, historically upheld. A recent Tribunal administratif du logement decision has begun to challenge blanket bans, so the landscape is shifting — check the current rules.