Terms and Conditions for Hosts on RentalAds.ca

Welcome to RentalAds.ca! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all Hosts who list their properties on our platform. By listing your property, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms.

1. Host Obligations

  • Accurate Information: As a Host, you are responsible for providing complete and accurate information about your property, including descriptions, availability, rates, and any additional charges. You agree to update your listing as necessary to ensure that it remains accurate and complete.
  • Legal Compliance: You must ensure that your property complies with all local laws, regulations, zoning requirements, and any applicable licensing or registration requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, safety, health, and building regulations.
  • Host Standards: You agree to maintain your property in a clean, safe, and guest-ready condition. You are also responsible for providing any amenities, utilities, and services listed in your property description.
  • Guest Interaction: You are expected to be responsive to guest inquiries, provide a welcoming and respectful environment, and comply with any reasonable guest requests that do not conflict with these Terms or any applicable laws.

2. Host Fees and Payments

  • Service Fees: RentalAds.ca charges a service fee for each booking made through our platform. The exact fee percentage will be displayed during the listing process and may vary based on your location and the specifics of your property. The service fee is deducted from the total booking amount before you receive your payment.
  • Payouts: Payments for bookings will be processed and released to you after the guest checks in. Depending on the payment method, it may take a few days for the funds to be available in your account.
  • Taxes: You are responsible for determining and fulfilling your obligations under applicable tax laws. RentalAds.ca does not provide tax advice and recommends consulting with a tax professional to understand your obligations.

3. Cancellations and Refunds

  • Host Cancellations: If you cancel a booking, you may be subject to penalties, including removal from the platform, and you may be required to cover any costs incurred by the guest, including relocation costs and compensation.
  • Guest Cancellations: If a guest cancels a booking, the refund amount will be determined by the cancellation policy you have selected for your listing. RentalAds.ca will handle the refund process in accordance with the policy, and you will not receive payment for any days not covered by the cancellation policy.

4. Insurance and Liability

  • Host Liability: You are solely responsible for obtaining any insurance coverage necessary to protect you and your property. RentalAds.ca recommends that you obtain appropriate homeowner’s, renter’s, or liability insurance.
  • Guest Damages: You have the right to claim compensation for damages to your property caused by a guest, provided you have documented the damages and reported them to RentalAds.ca within 48 hours of the guest’s checkout.

5. Prohibited Activities

  • No Discrimination: Hosts must not discriminate against guests on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • No Illegal or Hazardous Activities: You must not engage in any activities or list properties that involve illegal activities, or that may pose a risk to the safety or security of guests, neighbors, or the property itself.

6. Termination and Suspension

  • Account Suspension: RentalAds.ca reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, fail to comply with local laws or regulations, or engage in behavior that is deemed harmful or inappropriate.
  • Listing Removal: RentalAds.ca may remove any listings that do not comply with our policies, contain inaccurate or misleading information, or are deemed unsuitable for our platform.

7. Changes to Terms

RentalAds.ca reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of changes via email or through the platform. Continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

RentalAds.ca acts only as a marketplace connecting guests and hosts. We are not responsible for the actions or omissions of guests or hosts, nor for any property damage, injury, or other incidents that may occur during a stay.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province or territory in which your property is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our support team at support@rentalAds.ca.

By listing your property on RentalAds.ca, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.