Question 1

What documents should I bring when checking in for a rental in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipts, credit cards, checks, etc. Please note that the apartment does not take cash.

Question 2

When I rent an apartment in Ottawa, can I get out of the lease at any time after signing it?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, once a lease is signed, it is effective immediately and cannot be terminated early by either party to the lease.
Under Canada law, if a tenant signs a long-term lease, they are responsible for the rent for the entire term of the lease, and the landlord has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent even if they move out.

Question 3

Can I come to Ottawa and see the apartment before I decide to sign?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we encourage students to see the apartment in person before deciding to sign up, so they can get a more direct feel for the apartment. However, we have to admit that many students want to move in right away when they arrive in the Canada. Also, the closer to the start of the school year, the higher the price and the fewer good apartments there are. Therefore, students should decide when to sign up according to their actual situation.

Question 4

What documents and papers are generally required for Ottawa student housing application?

Accepted Answer

Student housing will conduct a thorough background check, such as a financial check, criminal record check, etc. Therefore, the apartments require the following: a Canada Social Security Number (SSN), which is similar to a domestic ID number, to check your financial status. Canada driver's license number. Sponsor in the Canada (sponsor must also have SSN): Further assurance that the applicant can afford to pay rent.
However, international students usually without all three of these documents. Most apartments allow international students to use other documents instead: I-20, Copy of passport or Visiting Scholar Visa form

Question 5

When should I start looking for student housing in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Start in January, and if you see a suitable property during that time, just apply as soon as possible; if you don't find a suitable property, you can wait. But if it's May or June, do it as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less cost effective housing becomes available, and after August, the options become scarce.

Question 6

What issues must I be aware of when subletting in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

It is advisable to confirm with the second tenant and the apartment that you have completed the necessary procedures for subletting and that you are no longer legally responsible for the previous contract. If you are subletting privately, you should be aware that 1) these are private actions that have no legal effect and 2) the apartment may hold you liable if you are found to be subletting. Given the risks associated with private subletting, it is important that you negotiate with your tenant in advance to protect your interests.

Question 7

How do I rent student housing in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

To rent student housing in Ottawa, you can have a look at our listings on uhomes, connect with your university to find out about your options or even look for rooms for rent in Vanc

Question 8

I booked an apartment, but it didn't meet my expectations when I arrived. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Please get in touch with the apartment management office directly, tell them what is not in line with your expectations, and coordinate with the apartment. If there is no room to change the lease and you do not want to break it, the best thing to do is to sublet the apartment to someone else. We strongly discourage moving out of an apartment without communication. In the Canada, once you sign the contract, you will be liable for a high amount of liquidated damages if you do not move in or move out.

Question 9

What list of documents do I need to keep when booking my Ottawa accommodation through uhomes?

Accepted Answer

There are three mandatory documents to be submitted by a student while booking accommodation with uhomes. It includes： 
1. Statement of Accounts in your name 
2. Valid Passport 
3. A letter of confirmation from your concerned university

Question 10

Do I need to submit a certificate of deposit for the total rent during the rental period in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

It is usual for some individual landlords or apartments to require proof of deposit of the total rent for the term of the lease.

Student Housing in Ottawa

Envie I

Envie II

Alma Byward Market Ottawa

1 Eleven

The Revalie

The Lennox

Recital--29 Robinson

Hillside Apartments

Recital--134 Robinson

THEO

Recital--19 Robinson

190 Lees

Student Accommodation in Ottawa