dt_toronto_geek
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In the early 90's I learned that the "no pets" clause in a lease means nothing as the Landlord Tenant Act supersedes the no pets clause for rental units in the province of Ontario. Prior to getting my first Labrador Retriever in 1994 I spoke to the Property Manager (who I was very friendly with) where I was living and she herself admitted that the clause means nothing. I told her I was thinking about getting a Lab to see what she had to say and she went on about how she loves Labs blah, blah, blah and said she wanted to be the first to meet the puppy when I bring her home, and she was. In the years since I've moved several times and my most recent lease still has a "no pets" clause ("revised 2006") yet when I stop by the management office to visit, fill out a work order etc. all staff are always ready to offer up a dog treat which they keep stocked in a jar. It bewilders me as to why the no pets clause still shows up in leases.
Finally, I have a friend from England who comes over each year and spends the summer (5-8 weeks). Before he arrived the first time I advised the office that I had a friend staying for whatever amount of time it was that summer so that in case of an emergency (fire or whatever) they knew that there were three people and a dog in this suite. They asked me to drop a brief note and said something like they'd clip it to some list that they keep. I do that each time before he arrives and no one blinks an eye.
Finally, I have a friend from England who comes over each year and spends the summer (5-8 weeks). Before he arrived the first time I advised the office that I had a friend staying for whatever amount of time it was that summer so that in case of an emergency (fire or whatever) they knew that there were three people and a dog in this suite. They asked me to drop a brief note and said something like they'd clip it to some list that they keep. I do that each time before he arrives and no one blinks an eye.