The LeaseScore Journal

Guides to home, car, phone and equipment leases — hidden fees, risky clauses, exit costs and Ontario tenant rights.

• Ontario Lease Agreement Checklist: 10 Clauses Every Tenant Must Check Before Signing

  A practical 10-clause checklist Ontario tenants can use to spot illegal or risky terms before signing a residential lease.

  June 22, 2026 · 6 min read

• What Is a Lease Score? How to Know If Your Ontario Rental Agreement Protects You

  Learn what a LeaseScore measures, how it's calculated under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, and what a healthy score looks like.

  June 22, 2026 · 5 min read

• Ontario Standard Lease Requirements: What Landlords and Tenants Should Check

  A plain-English guide to Ontario’s standard lease, deposits, additional terms, signatures and the information renters should review before signing.

  September 2, 2026 · 7 min read