
Having your documents in order will speed up the process and will show the landlord that you are organized and will not have difficulty meeting obligations.
These are some of the documents you may be asked for:
- Identification – If you do not have valid ID, there is an ID clinic located at the Guelph Community Health Centre at 176 Wyndham St. N.
- Proof of your Income – If you are employed, you can show a recent paystub if requested. If you are on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Programme bring a recent statement with you and let the landlord know that pay directs can be set up to guarantee payments.
- Credit Check – If you have good credit, print out a free report from a website such as Credit Karma.
- References – If you have had positive rentals in the past ask those landlords to write a brief letter stating when you rented from them, how long you were a tenant there and details such as good rent paying habits and that you were a good fit in their building.
TIP: A good practice would be to put together a folder or envelope that you take with you to viewings so you’re able to provide any information needed.