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dinosaur · 06-25-2012, 02:56 PM

Yes. I have 2 ministry cases in 2 different buildings who are both 16-17.

Its good and bad.

Good:
-rent is never a problem. the ministry will usually send the cheque directly to you.
-you will be able to be in contact with her social worker should there be a problem.
-they have their owe specific rules they have to follow from the ministry (re: over night guests, long-term guests, etc.)

Bad:
-legally you can not sign a contract with an individual under the age of 18. this could potentially be damaging should a problem ever arise during the tenancy.
-should there be a problem and there is cause for eviction, you are fighting the ministry, not the individual.
-once they turn 18, the money stops and all support is lost. they can apply for social assistance, but there is no grace-period and it becomes the responsibility of that person to make sure they are covered.
-being young can be a concern. yes, these problems can happen at any age, but lets face it...you are more likely to bend or break the rules at 16. Loud music, guests, smoking, friends, not cleaning, etc....in both cases I have, this is a problem.
-they tend to be home more often. school is 9-3...it is summer now....it is rare that these kids go out and get jobs during the summer as there is no need.
-ministry only covers rent upto $800/month. if you plan to increase their rent during their tenancy, this may become and issue.

All of this being said, they are not the worst tenants I have dealt with. Would I rent to someone in this situation again? probably not.

Renting to anyone is a risk...that risk is made bigger then it is your personal property. It you have totally vetted the couple (references, credit checks, etc) and everything came back fine or good, I would go with them.

Should a problem arise, you will have a better chance evicting them, then a 16 yo girl under the care and support of the ministry.

Don't focus on how many people will live in the suite (1 or 2). With 2 people the mode of income is higher...the probability of cleaning is higher....and the likelyhood that they will stay longer is better. When you rent to a single, you need to think about them dating....bf/gf moving in or them moving out.

IMO, I would go with the couple.

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dinosaur Banned By Establishment Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: bedroom Posts: 3,112 Thanked 3,492 Times in 1,176 Posts Failed 441 Times in 145 Posts	Yes. I have 2 ministry cases in 2 different buildings who are both 16-17. Its good and bad. Good: -rent is never a problem. the ministry will usually send the cheque directly to you. -you will be able to be in contact with her social worker should there be a problem. -they have their owe specific rules they have to follow from the ministry (re: over night guests, long-term guests, etc.) Bad: -legally you can not sign a contract with an individual under the age of 18. this could potentially be damaging should a problem ever arise during the tenancy. -should there be a problem and there is cause for eviction, you are fighting the ministry, not the individual. -once they turn 18, the money stops and all support is lost. they can apply for social assistance, but there is no grace-period and it becomes the responsibility of that person to make sure they are covered. -being young can be a concern. yes, these problems can happen at any age, but lets face it...you are more likely to bend or break the rules at 16. Loud music, guests, smoking, friends, not cleaning, etc....in both cases I have, this is a problem. -they tend to be home more often. school is 9-3...it is summer now....it is rare that these kids go out and get jobs during the summer as there is no need. -ministry only covers rent upto $800/month. if you plan to increase their rent during their tenancy, this may become and issue. All of this being said, they are not the worst tenants I have dealt with. Would I rent to someone in this situation again? probably not. Renting to anyone is a risk...that risk is made bigger then it is your personal property. It you have totally vetted the couple (references, credit checks, etc) and everything came back fine or good, I would go with them. Should a problem arise, you will have a better chance evicting them, then a 16 yo girl under the care and support of the ministry. Don't focus on how many people will live in the suite (1 or 2). With 2 people the mode of income is higher...the probability of cleaning is higher....and the likelyhood that they will stay longer is better. When you rent to a single, you need to think about them dating....bf/gf moving in or them moving out. IMO, I would go with the couple.