Prior to Arrival:
Harrington Housing will issue a refund for the rent in accordance with the following terms:
1- If the cancellation request is received at least 31 days in advance, the Resident's liability will be waived for the balance of the rent for the remainder of the term and the rental amount paid will be refunded in 21 days. The furniture/last rent deposit is not refundable (refer to our Furniture Deposit Policy).
2- If the cancellation request is received between 10 days and 30 days, the Resident will be charged a 2-week period of rental payment and his/her liability will be waived for the balance of the rent for the remainder of the term after 2 weeks, and the rental amount paid exceeding 2 weeks will be refunded in 21 days. The furniture/last rent deposit is not refundable (refer to our Furniture Deposit Policy).
3- If the cancellation request is received in less than 10 days of the arrival, the Resident will be charged a 4-week period of rental payment and his/her liability for the balance of the rent will be waived for the remainder of the term after 4 weeks, and the rental amount paid exceeding 4 weeks will be refunded in 21 days. The furniture/last rent deposit is not refundable (refer to our Furniture Deposit Policy).
4- If the cancellation request is based on a visa denial and supported by valid proof, the Resident’s liability for the balance of the rent for the remainder of the term will be waived and the rental amount paid will be refunded in 21 days. The furniture/last rent deposit is not refundable (refer to our Furniture Deposit Policy).
5- For Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa:
Guests who booked for a future date and have already paid a last rent and service fee, but decided to cancel or postpone their bookings or are exposed to a restriction might be allowed to receive a refund of their last month's rent deposit. The return of the rent payment will be issued in accordance with the general terms.
Service Fee
The service fee encompasses third-party online services such as the lead-to-lease process, online application, lease generation, and related transactions. Please note that if the booking is canceled, the service fee is non-refundable, regardless of any deposit or rent payments made.
After Arrival:
The general terms for early cancellation after arrival can be found in Section 23 of the Licence Agreement, as follows: “(1) In the event of early termination of this Agreement by Licensee, Licensee will be responsible for the agreed-upon monthly rent until the termination date stated in this Agreement"
However, in unforeseen and supervening circumstances causing the Resident to leave the room before the lease end date, Harrington Housing may agree to release the Resident from the contractual obligations providing the following conditions are met, all together:
1- The termination request should arise from an extenuating circumstance, including serious illness, government obligation, visa refusal, allergies, work relocation etc along with a supporting proof from an authorized agency. The emerging circumstance shall be accepted by the Harrington Booking Department as a valid reason for early termination.
2- The resident shall find a suitable replacement to occupy the room/apartment for the remainder of the Agreement without any vacancy gap between two bookings. The accommodation application of the new person shall be approved by Harrington Housing, and a $/£100 admin fee will be charged for the verification, onboarding and admission of the new resident.
3- If the Resident fails to find a suitable replacement in a reasonable period or requested by the Resident themselves, Harrington Housing will take the charge of finding a suitable replacement for the room, and a $/£500 marketing and admin fee will be levied on the Resident's account.
4- In both cases, the Resident will be responsible for the rent until a suitable replacement starts the tenancy or until the original lease term of the Resident comes to an end, whichever occurs first. In other words, the Resident will pay both the cancellation fee (either $/£100 or $/£500), and the rent for the vacant period until the new replacement tenancy starts.
5- The tenancy period of this replacement shall not be less than the period of the original lease term of the Resident, but may exceed. If the replacement tenancy period of the new resident is less than the period of the original lease term of the Resident, the deposit will be returned in 21 business days after the end date of original lease term of the Resident, pending the successful completion of the replacement tenancy.
6- Termination request will not be considered unless the Resident has completed at least a 4-week period of accommodation.
7- Any long-term booking concessions and discounts (if) given to Resident will be withdrawn and added to the Resident’s account.
Please contact us through evaluation@harringtonhousing.com with regard to your early termination requests. Kindly contact us if you have any questions.
(The new policy to be implemented as of January 1, 2025)
Prior to Arrival:
1. Cancellation requests received 31+ days in advance: Full deposit refund; no liability for the tenant.
2. Cancellation requests received within 30 days: One month’s rent charged; deposit fully refunded.
After Arrival:
1. Tenants may terminate the lease with a 30-day notice, forfeiting their deposit to cover marketing and placement costs, and potential vacancy gaps.
2. Tenants vacating without notice remain responsible for rent until the lease end date.
3. If tenants provide a management-approved replacement with the same terms and no gap in occupancy, the deposit will be refunded. Any differences in rent or terms are the tenant’s responsibility.
Service Fee
The service fee covers third-party online services, including applications, lease generation, and related transactions. This fee is non-refundable, regardless of deposit or rent refunds or the timing of the cancellation request.
Please contact us through evaluation@harringtonhousing.com with regard to your early termination requests. Kindly contact us if you have any questions.
