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Page 7, News, Wednesday, May 25, 1988 Know your By Maurice Fenelon Northern Affairs Officer The following article is the first in a three-part series designed to better inform both landlords and tenants of their rights and obliga- tions. By law, all landlords and tenants in Ontario have certain rights and obligations regarding the rental of accommodation. Part IV of the Landlord and Tenant Act concerns residential rent. dwellings in Certificate of Merit received CWL monthly The regular monthly meeting of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Women's League was held on Monday, May 9. The meeting opened with League prayers for the intentions of all C.W.L. members and directors. The scriptural read- ing was read by Marg. Kathleen read the minutes of the previous meeting for Marylyn . Diane then gave the treasurers report. Sharon read the correspon- dence and a newsletter from co- workers of Mother Teresa. An invitation was received to attend the 25th Anniversary of Sister Simone Lefeive on May 29. The weekend of May °1 was C.W..L. Sunday; twenty-nine mem- bers took part at all masses. Coffee hour was held after the 10:30 a.m. Hydro's position continued from page 1 oils. "By the end of the year 85,000 litres of contaminated oil had been cleaned. Over the next five years, Hydro will eliminate two million litres of stored, low-level PGBS" Franklin said. Franklin said he will announce new programs for the protection of the environment over the next few months. On the financial side, Ontario Hydro's total revenues for 1987 were $5.3 billion, an increase of $427 million. Approximately half of the increase came from a 4.8 per cent growth in electricity demand. Total operating costs, including financing charges, amounted to $5 billion, an increase of $403 million over 1986. Slightly more than half of this increase was due to higher fuel costs, especially coal. Increased demand and lower avail- ability of hydro-electric generation because of exceptionally dry weather resulted in higher coal- dred generation. The net income roseto $271 nillion from $247 million in 1986. Franklin said that Hydro's long- Write a letter to the editor today The Terrace Bay/ Schreiber News P.O. Box 579 [ Bay i] = City Moving ° aw \f " and Storage Call THUNDER BAY 1-800-465-3955. aes mass on Sunday. On May 14, all were invited to attend the Marion year celebrations mass in Fort Williams Garden. At the Diocesan convention held in Thunder Bay on May 3-5, St. Martin of Tours received a Certificate of Merit for increase in 1987/88 memberships. We also received recognition from Provincial President Margaret Tipping who had high praise for former News Editor Ken Lusk for the article on legislation that will protect the unborn, which he had printed in our local newspaper. Evelyn gave her report for the month of April. Kathleen gave Marylyn's report on the successful Mother's Day Tea and Bake Sale held May 7. The finacial strong term debt increased to $25.1 billion from $24.6 billion but noted that the increase was offset by a larger increase in assets to $32.7 billion form $31.4 billion. "Hydro's financial position is very strong," Franklin said. "The utility continues tobe financially self-sufficient while maintaining electricity rates as low as feasible consistent with high safety and reli- ability standards". Ontario. The law gives both land- lords and tenants certain rights and obligations whether or not there is a written agreement. These rights and obligations cannot be given up, or waived, by either the tenant or the landlord regardless of any writ- Report cake walk was a big hit. Peggy Thompson was the lucky winner of the afghan and door prize, a cook book. The pie keeper was won by Yvonne Mallais and the stuffed Bear was claimed by Alyson Withers. A quilt made and donated by Yvonne Rachon will be raffled with proceeds to go to Mother Teresa's Charity. A clothing drive will be held from June 1 -12 only please bring Clean items packed in boxes. Dolores will need held to pack some for shipping. Father Campbell congratulated Lillian Belliveau our Division President on a job well done at the convention. Sharyn presented 25 year mem- ber Ingrid Fournier with her pin. At the close of the meeting a lovely lunch was served by Alma Hart and her helpers. ten or verbal agreement. A tenancy agreement is an arrangement between a landlord and tenant which allows the tenant to live in accommodation owned by the landlord. Once the agree- ment takes effect, the tenant is legally in possession of the dwelling although the landlord is still the owner. A tenancy agreement may be written, verbal, or implied. Al- though verbal agreements are valid, it is easier to prove the contents of a written agreement in the event of a dispute. If the agreement is writ- ten, the landlord must deliver a copy of the agreement to the tenant within 21 days after it has been signed by the tenant. A landlord can ask a tenant to provide a security deposit at the beginning of a tenancy provided it does not exceed the rent for one rental period. A security deposit is to be used only for payment of rent for the last rental period of the ten- ancy. It cannot be used to repair damages or for any other purpose. If a tenant believes the security housing law deposit has been used for an unau- thorized use he or she can apply to District Court for a refund plus interest. As long as security is held bya landlord, the tenant must be paid an annual interest rate of 6% of the amount. It is illegal for a landlord to ask a tenant to supply post-dated cheques. It is also illegal to charge "key money" or other payments beyond the legal security deposit. Neither a landlord nor a tenant can charge key money or any other payment from a tenant, a prospec- tive tenant or sub-tenant in return for the opportunity to rent a resi- dential dwelling If you would like further infor- mation, you may acquire the "Guide to the Landlord and Tenant Act Part IV" at the office of the Ministry of Northen Development and Mines at 2 Stevens Avenue, Marathon or by calling 229-1153, For areas outside of Marathon, ask your operator for Zenith 33160. se MURRY DODICK Optometrist 1119 Victoria Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 1B7 Telephone (807) 622-7726 a. Oo Spruce Poplar Phone LUMBER SALE Fencing lumber in stock! 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