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A lease signed on August 10 says the tenant is entitled to occupy the unit from September 1, but the tenant does not actually move in until September 5. When does the tenancy's term begin?

Correct Answer

A) On September 1, when the tenant is entitled to occupy

Section 13(1) says the term or period of a tenancy begins on the day the tenant is entitled to occupy the rental unit under the tenancy agreement, and s. 13(2) says the agreement takes effect then whether or not the tenant actually occupies it. The term begins September 1.

Answer Options
A
On September 1, when the tenant is entitled to occupy
B
On August 10, the day the lease was signed by both parties
C
On September 5, when the tenant moves in
D
On the day the tenant first pays rent to the landlord

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 13(1)-(2) starts the term on the day the tenant is entitled to occupy, September 1.

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