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Prospective Tenant Receiving Ontario Works
Today a woman, her mother and 5-year old daughter viewed my small two-bedroom condo that I have listed for annual rental. The woman is looking for a place for herself and her two children (son is 2 years old). She immediately told me that she receives Ontario Works, which would be paying the rent, and would I accept payment from OW? Apparently other landlords have denied her because she receives OW, which is illegal -- can't discriminate on that basis. The woman's father will co-sign the lease and it is his credit rating that I will be checking. Based on the 15-minute meeting with them, I have a good feeling about this woman as a tenant. What are your thoughts re renting to someone collecting OW? Thanks for any insights.