How to Submit a Strong Rental Application
Every Door Matters. A complete and accurate application helps our team process your information efficiently and protects applicants and property owners from identity and document fraud.
What to prepare
Provide accurate contact details, residential history, income and employment information, and references. Explain any gaps or unusual circumstances.
Be ready to provide government-issued photo identification and two recent pay statements, or suitable alternative documentation for your source of income.
Provide recent rent-payment evidence, if available, and contact information for your previous landlords. First-time renters and newcomers can provide other supporting references.
With appropriate consent, our team verifies relevant information directly with employers, references and authorized screening providers.
We may ask for two recent bank statements displaying your name and relevant deposits, with unrelated transactions and account numbers redacted where appropriate. We use the least sensitive documentation reasonably necessary for verification.
Final screening through SingleKey
Applicants progressing to the final verification stage may receive a secure invitation for a SingleKey credit and screening report. Our current process generally asks the applicant to pay SingleKey directly; its single-bureau report is typically around $29.99, subject to the provider’s current pricing and applicable rules. We will explain the cost and obtain consent before the check.
There is no fixed credit-score cutoff or automatic rejection merely because someone lacks a Canadian credit history. We consider the information available in context and apply consistent, fair criteria.
What makes an application strong?
Completeness, honest explanations, clear and verifiable information, reasonable evidence of ability to meet rent obligations, and timely responses to verification requests. Employment type or source of lawful income alone does not determine eligibility.
Tenant insurance before move-in
Paragon’s leases generally require tenant liability insurance where agreed in section 11 of the Ontario standard lease. Before receiving keys, approved applicants should arrange the required coverage and provide proof. Maintain and renew coverage throughout the tenancy. Contents insurance is optional but strongly recommended for personal belongings because the landlord’s policy generally does not cover residents’ possessions.
Fairness and privacy
Rental applications are assessed under Ontario human rights and privacy requirements. You do not need to provide a Social Insurance Number for an ordinary rental application or credit check. We will not require a fixed rent-to-income ratio or treat a lack of rental history as a negative on its own.
To protect your privacy, send documents only through the application method our leasing team confirms, not through public social-media messages.
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