Frequently Asked Questions

Furnished sleeping rooms in shared rooming houses in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Each tenant has their own private bedroom and shares common areas (kitchen, bathrooms, laundry) with other tenants.

All rent includes: fully furnished bedroom (bed, mattress, dresser/storage), all utilities (heat, water, electricity), high-speed Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and common area cleaning every 4 weeks by Rachel's Cleaning.

We offer six lease types: Week-to-Week, Month-to-Month, Year-to-Year, and Fixed Terms of 4, 6, or 12 months. Year-to-year and fixed-term leases have discounted rates. See our Leasing page for details.

The deposit is 50% of one month's rent — the maximum allowed under Nova Scotia law. It's held in trust and returned within 10 days of move-out, minus any damages beyond normal wear and tear.

Rent is due on the 1st of each month. Late payment fees of 1% per month may apply if rent is 15 or more days late (Section 11(8) of the NS Residential Tenancies Act).

Rent must be paid by e-transfer to: rent@sydneyroomrentals.ca. Credit card payments can be made through the Tenant Portal.

You'll pay a prorated amount: (Days staying ÷ Days in month) × Monthly rent. For example, moving in March 15 to a $600/mo room: (17 ÷ 31) × $600 = $329.03.

Parking may be available at some properties for an additional monthly fee: Charlotte St +$35/mo, Sutherland St +$25/mo, Cabot St +$50/mo. Availability is not guaranteed.

Up to 2 guests between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Overnight guests are not permitted.

Smoking is permitted outside only. Dispose of smoking waste safely. Smoking indoors is strictly prohibited.

No alterations are permitted — no painting, shelving, or use of nails/tacks/adhesives on any surfaces.

You must provide one full calendar month's written notice using Nova Scotia's Tenant's Notice to Quit (Form C). For example, to move out April 1st, give notice by February 28th.

NS law allows early termination for: significant health deterioration, admission to a nursing home/care facility, significant income reduction due to health, or domestic violence victims with documentation.

You may assign or sublet with the landlord's written consent. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold consent. A fee of up to $75 may apply for administrative costs.

Legal requirements under the NS Residential Tenancies Act that automatically apply to every lease — covering landlord repairs, essential services, quiet enjoyment, and tenant cleanliness responsibilities.

Phone: (902) 537-1074 | E-mail: contact@sydneyroomrentals.ca

If you have no written lease or the lease doesn't specify a term, your tenancy is automatically deemed to be a month-to-month lease.

Late payment fees of 1% per month of monthly rent may apply if rent is 15 days late or more.

Security deposits cannot exceed one-half of one month's rent.

Tenants must use the Province's Form C to formally end a tenancy. One full calendar month's written notice is required for month-to-month leases.