Who payes property tax - owner or tenant?
- Thread starter captain74
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Normally I would assume that the owner does it because it is his property. You just pay your rent and your utilities as agreed in the rental contract. I suppose you could agree in the rental contract that you will pay the property tax if you want to.
You can find some info and help at the tenants board at http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/STEL02_111281.html
You can find some info and help at the tenants board at http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/STEL02_111281.html
From my experience as a tenant in Canada, I have not had to pay property tax. Different things may be included in the rent so you have to look at the rent you are paying vs. how much is included. Heat and water are often included. Sometimes power as well. That's with apartments. With a house, it is more likely that you are paying for more of the utilities. Some apartments also include cable or satellite TV in the rent. You will know what is included from the ad, ask when you look at the apartment and last but not least and very important that it should say on your rental agreement.
