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POST-DATED CHEQUES:

THE LAW

There is nothing in the law to stop a landlord from asking for post-dated cheques. There is nothing in the law that requires this either. It is up to the landlord. This must be indicated on the lease.

 

REALITY

Post-dated cheques are inconvenient and make many tenants uncomfortable, especially if you don’t have a chequing account. You can refuse, but the landlord may not rent to you.  

  

 THINGS TO TRY

 *       Try the suggestions for signing leases and agreeing to landlord’s rules (see Leases) 

*       You may want to only bring enough money or cheques to cover the first month’s rent and the security deposit. If you feel you must agree to it, can then keep putting off giving the landlord the rest of the cheques. If you pay your rent on time, it is unlikely that your landlord will take you to Residential Tenancies for this.

*       Be careful with the last approach. It may not work in all circumstances and could probably cause your landlord to hassle you. 

The information on this site contains general legal information only and is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional or other legal advice.  Further, this guide only applies to Residential Tenancies in Nova Scotia. 
Last updated: November 19, 2006.