Photo by Karen Massey.

The premises are a family dwelling,

a unit in an apartment building.

The term of this agreement shall be fixed,

there shall be no rent payable.

There will be heirs, casual guests, others;

parties and television will be supplied and maintained.

Working knowledge, ordinary cleanliness,

and repair of damage is required;

in cases of emergency: flowers.

Keep free and take due precautions,

wishes should be honoured for any reason whatsoever.

Agree to change. Express consent. Keep pets.

This is a complete record of agreement.

Parties are included.

This is an erasure poem.

Source: an online Residential Tenancy Agreement (Ontario).

www.freeottawainfo.com/ResidentialLease.pdf

from subTerrain #72