If you are replacing your rental water heater and you choose to change rental providers,
you are protected from arbitrary exit fees and penalties under the Ontario Consumer Protection
Act. If your old supplier tells you that you may be subject to a “buy-out” of the old tank or a “tank
return fee” or an “account closure fee” or any other charge, you need to be aware of the following:
Under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, a provider of any rental agreement which does not
provide for a fixed term, and does not provide sufficient disclosure information so that you know upfront
the maximum amount payable by you over the entire term of the agreement, the interest
portion, the interest rate and the purchase option, can only charge you the following amounts to exit
a contract:
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Consumer protection law in Ontario states that, other than what we have identified above, you should not be subject to any fees penalties when you return your old rental water heater.
- The periodic rental payments due on or before the day the lease is terminated that have not already paid
- The expenses incurred by your old provider for the removal of the old tank
- The penalties, if any, imposed on you for unreasonable or excessive wear or use of the old tank.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
- You were never presented with or signed a contract with a fixed term
- Payments to your old provider are up to date.
- Your new contractor is returning your old tank
- Your old tank has only been subject to normal wear and tear
Consumer protection law in Ontario states that, other than what we have identified above, you should not be subject to any fees penalties when you return your old rental water heater.