Tenant

Utilities• Water is included in your rent, so youdo not have to contact the local waterdepartment.• You must contact Manitoba Hydro whenyou move in to arrange for hydro and gasunless they are included in your rent.• Phone, cable and Internet access are notincluded in your rent.• If you are on Employment and Income Assistance (EIA),speak to your caseworker to see if EIA will pay your utilitiesor if you have to pay for them.Tenants’ insuranceManitoba Housing is not responsible for your personalproperty. For your own protection, we strongly recommendyou buy tenants’ insurance. Tenants’ insurance covers damagesto your personal property from fire, flood, theft and otherevents. Contact an insurance company or agent to find thebest coverage for your needs.Making changes to your homeIf you want to make changes to your home, you must senda written request to your Manitoba Housing leasing officefor approval. Changes may include: adding portable airconditioners or satellite dishes, wallpapering, painting,carpeting, installing grab bars or fencing. If you get permissionto make changes, you must return your home back to itsoriginal condition before you move out. If you do not getwritten permission to make changes, or if you move out anddo not return the unit to its original condition, you will beheld responsible for any related costs.5