Rentola is an easy-to-use and clever search engine that helps you find your new rental home. It is one of the fastest growing rental property search engines with more than three years experience in the rental market globally. It's a different way to think about renting, with a focus on helping renters find the perfect rental property for their lifestyle and budget. Find properties for rent on Rentola.com.au helps you narrow down your search by searching through the most relevant properties based on your needs.

Rentola is often used as the first step in the process of finding a new home so we have listed 7 reasons why you should use Rentola as your first choice:

1. We have many different types of rental properties, including apartments, houses, rooms or studios. The property categories are constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of renters.

2. We list apartments from all over the world. You can find a home in any part of the world, including major cities like New York, London and Sydney.

3. Rentola uses 'Rentola Points' to rank the properties based on how desirable they are to renters. It is a unique way to find a new home based on what actually matters to renters when choosing a rental property, such as: location, price, kitchen and wifi/internet connection.

4. Rentola's clever search engine makes it easier than ever to find the rental property of your dreams. You can set filters to narrow down your search by price and other relevant criteria, such as: property type, number of bedrooms and distance from the city centre.

5. You will have a unique opportunity to use Rentola Points when searching for properties. Rentola Points are given to properties based on how desirable they are to renters, such as: location and price. Rentola Points range from 1-100. For example, a property with high Rentola Points will be more desirable to renters than a property with low Rentola Points. This helps you find the rental home that is perfect for your needs by searching through the most relevant properties based on your requirements.

6. We help you find apartments for rent that match your budget, whether you're renting long term or short term. Our search engine will help you find an apartment based on your budget, and even show the cheapest apartments for rent first if you'd like to.

7. Rentola's blog features advice, tips and tricks that are specific to tenants, such as renting in a private or shared house. You will get useful information when you sign up for our blog that is related to your everyday life as a tenant.

Are rental contracts legally binding?

I'm sure many of you have heard people say something like "you can't do that, it's in a rental contract" and wonder what the deal is. After all, these people seem to be saying that the rental contract means more to them than anything else. It's true that contracts are serious business, but is a rental contract legally binding?

Yes! Unlike other contracts like employment agreements or corporate deals, if both parties agree to be bound by the terms in a rental agreement then it will be upheld by our courts. Even if there is a breach (non-payment of rent or damage to the property), the court will uphold the contract because it was entered into voluntarily and therefore there is an enforceable agreement. In Canada, a contract is considered legally binding if it has been signed by the parties and is not illegal. Rental agreements meet both of these requirements and are legally binding. In some provinces, rental contracts can even be registered with the land titles office so that they are protected under the Land Titles Act.

What Is The Legal Validity Of A Rent Agreement?

A rental agreement is a legally binding contract, which means it has the same strength as any other type of contract. It can only be made between the tenant and the landlord, and a renter must abide by its terms. If not, then they may face legal action. A standard income/rent agreement is usually written in English as this language is international and understood more readily than some others but they are still enforceable if they are written in another language. It has been said that the written agreement is preferable as it can be enforceable in a court of law without resorting to any verbal confirmation of payment of rent. "Rent agreements are generally enforceable but if a dispute arises over the amount of rent, an agreement must be executed by the landlord and tenant in writing or by some other means that a signed written agreement can be obtained."

In a verbal agreement for rent, it is difficult to determine the amount of money involved. Generally, one will see a written tenancy agreement to be signed by the landlord and the tenant. The main reason for this is that it can be very difficult to prove a verbal agreement.