Information to Prospective Tenant about Suite Meters or Meters in Ontario

The document titled “Information to Prospective Tenant about Suite Meters or Meters” is a form that landlords must provide to prospective tenants when a meter or suite meter has been installed in a rental unit, and the tenant is expected to pay for their own electricity costs. Suite metering in Ontario is separate electricity meters for tenants, and it is important how to split utilities between tenants in Ontario. Hence a landlord-tenant utility agreement in Ontario is required. It outlines the requirement for landlords to disclose the last 12 months of electricity usage in the unit, specifies whether the unit was vacant during this time, and includes information about appliances such as refrigerators. The form also highlights the importance of providing this information before entering into a tenancy agreement and provides contact details for the Landlord and Tenant Board for further inquiries.

To fill out this, form follow these steps:

1. Tenant Information: Start by entering the prospective tenant’s name and the address of the rental unit at the top of the form.
2. Electricity Usage:
   • Period of Usage: Fill in the start and end dates for the 12-month period you are providing electricity usage data for. Use the format dd/mm/yyyy.
   • Kilowatt Hours Used: Enter the total kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity used in the specified period.
   • Vacancy Information: Indicate whether the rental unit was vacant during any part of this period and provide specific dates if applicable.
3. Refrigerator Information:
   • If a refrigerator is provided, specify whether it is included, its manufacture date, and any available information on its energy efficiency.
4. Signature and Contact Information:
   • The landlord or their representative should sign the form, providing their name, position, phone number, and the date of signing. If applicable, include representative information such as name, LSUC number, company name, mailing address, and contact details.

Remember, this information must be given to the tenant before entering into a tenancy agreement.