Free renter tool
Your renter pack. Everything a landlord wants to see.
The strongest application wins, and most renters never get to show theirs well. In a few minutes, build a clean renter profile, a checklist made for your situation, and the exact tips to stand out, whether you are new to Canada, a student, retired, or renting for the first time. Free, and built around you.
A resume and a cover letter
A clean one-page renter profile, plus a tailored cover letter for the exact place you are applying to.
A checklist and reference kit
The documents to gather for your situation, and ready-to-send messages to line up your references.
Tips that actually fit
New to Canada, a student, retired, or renting for the first time. Real, legitimate ways to stand out here.
1. What's your situation?
Pick any that fit. They stack.This is the part other tools skip. Your answer shapes which strengths your profile leads with, and which documents we put on your checklist.
2. Fill in your details
Add what you have. Anything you leave blank is simply left out, so a thin profile still looks clean.
About you
Income and savings
We frame this as 3x rent, the standard landlords use.
A guarantor is the single strongest card for students, newcomers, and first-time renters.
Rental history
References
Ask permission first. A past landlord is the strongest reference you can give.
Applying to a specific place
Fill these in to also generate a tailored cover letter for that listing.
Built on your device. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.
Your pack, live
[Your name]
I am looking for a place to call home. I am a reliable, respectful tenant, and below is everything you need to feel confident about my application.
Why I'm a reliable tenant
I have rented before and always paid my rent in full and on time.
A previous landlord can speak to how I kept the place and met the lease.
Documents available on request
Photo ID, Two recent pay stubs or proof of income, A reference from a previous landlord, Your written consent to a credit check.
Your document checklist
- Photo ID - A landlord can check it, but does not need to keep a copy.
- Two recent pay stubs or proof of income
- A reference from a previous landlord - This is the single strongest thing you can include.
- Your written consent to a credit check - They need your permission first, and only your name, address, and date of birth.
Know what a landlord can and cannot ask
You do not have to give your SIN, and there is no legal application fee in New Brunswick. If something feels off, you are allowed to say no.
3. Line up your references
A past-landlord reference is the strongest thing in your pack. Ask early, and always get someone's okay before you list their contact. Copy a message to send them, and a clean template they can fill in.
Past landlord
The reference landlords trust most. Ask a previous landlord or property manager.
Employer
Confirms your job, how long you have been there, and your income.
Character reference
For first-time renters, students, and newcomers with no rental history. Ask a manager, professor, or mentor, not a family member.
What landlords are really looking for
It comes down to three things: income of roughly three times the rent, a reference from a past landlord, and the sense that you will pay on time and look after the place. You do not need a perfect file to clear that bar. You need to present what you have clearly and completely. A vague, half-filled application is what gets passed over, not an honest one with a gap explained.
No Canadian credit? You can still get approved.
This is where most renters get stuck, and where most tools quit on you. If you are new to Canada or a student, you likely have no Canadian credit history yet, and that is normal. Proof of savings, an employer or offer letter, references from anywhere, and a guarantor all stand in for a credit score.
One New Brunswick thing worth knowing: a landlord cannot charge an application fee or ask for last monthâs rent up front, and the deposit is capped at one month. So the honest ways to strengthen a thin file here are a guarantor, good references, and proof of savings. Those are exactly what your pack leads with.
Common questions
Is the renter pack really free?
Yes, completely free, with no signup. You can build it, download it as a PDF, and reuse it for every place you apply to.
Do I need a Canadian credit score?
No. If you are new to Canada or a student with no credit file, the pack leads with what you do have, like proof of funds, an employer or offer letter, references, and a guarantor. Those stand in for a credit score.
Will this get me approved?
It presents your strongest, most complete case, which is what gets a renter noticed. The landlord still decides, but an organized application that answers their questions up front is what stands out, especially in a competitive market.
Is my information stored anywhere?
No. The pack is built on your device from what you type, and nothing is saved or sent to us. We never ask for your SIN.
Guides for your situation
The full walkthrough for how renting works in New Brunswick, for where you are starting from.
