Section 111 of the Residential Tenancies Act: once a payment method is agreed upon, it cannot be changed unilaterally. Your landlord cannot require post-dated cheques or force a specific payment method. You have the right to offer reasonable alternatives.
BC government guidance is crystal clear: landlords "can request post-dated cheques but cannot refuse other methods of payment." Your landlord can ask. You can say no. You can choose TenantPay. Simple.
Landlords must accept at least one reasonable payment method. They cannot mandate e-transfer as the only option. If you offer a reasonable alternative like TenantPay, they need to work with you.
The Civil Code operates on mutual agreement. If no arrangement is specified, the landlord is actually responsible for collecting rent at your home. You and your landlord agree on payment terms together — neither side dictates unilaterally.
Payment methods are contractual terms specified in the lease. While no explicit prohibition exists, the principle of mutual agreement means your landlord can't unilaterally refuse a reasonable payment method you offer.
Payment methods are recommended to provide proof of payment, which TenantPay absolutely does. Contract principles support your right to offer reasonable alternatives.
Payment methods are negotiated lease terms across all four Atlantic provinces. No province grants landlords the right to refuse reasonable payment alternatives. Your lease is a two-way agreement.
Multiple payment methods are accepted in practice. Yukon specifically restricts landlords from mandating post-dated cheques. The trend is clear: tenant flexibility is growing.
Canadian dollars are legal tender. No landlord, anywhere in Canada, can refuse Canadian currency for a lawful debt. TenantPay delivers your funds in Canadian dollars — refusing the delivery method is legally questionable.
Four foundations that hold up your right to pay rent your way, across provinces, lease types, and landlord pushback.
No landlord can refuse Canadian currency. If TenantPay delivers the money, refusing the delivery method is legally questionable.
Most provinces require payment methods to be agreed bilaterally. Your landlord can't dictate "cheques only".
A digital platform with receipts, tracking, and guaranteed delivery is hard to call unreasonable.
While some provinces don't explicitly prohibit refusal, none grant the right to refuse either. The law is on your side.
Politely share this page
with your landlord.
Sometimes education is all it takes.
Point out that TenantPay
delivers funds directly to
their bank account — it’s
easier for them too.
If they're still resistant,
contact your provincial
tenancy board for
guidance.
Use them. (With a smile.) You're not asking for anything unusual. You're choosing a reasonable, modern payment method.
In most Canadian provinces, landlords cannot unilaterally refuse a reasonable payment method offered by a tenant. Ontario, BC, and Manitoba have the strongest protections. Check your province-specific section above.
In most provinces, landlords cannot mandate a single payment method. Offer TenantPay as a reasonable alternative and reference your provincial tenancy legislation. If they refuse, contact your tenancy board.
Yes. TenantPay deposits funds directly into your landlord's bank account via electronic transfer. They receive payment just as they would from a direct deposit or e-transfer.
No. This is general information about Canadian tenancy law. For advice specific to your situation, consult a lawyer or your provincial tenancy board.
Look, we're a fintech company, not a law firm. We built this page because tenants should know their rights, but this is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. If you need real legal advice, talk to a lawyer or your provincial tenancy board.
We're great at rewards, points, and making rent less painful. Legal opinions? Above our pay grade.