Clarington · Courtice to Newcastle
Tenant placement in Clarington: Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono
We price, list, show and screen, then prepare the Ontario standard lease or a customized lease for your Clarington rental. You approve the tenant. One flat fee of one month's rent plus HST, paid only when they sign.
Free · No obligation · $0 until your tenant signs · 10-Month replacement guarantee
In short
Zola places screened tenants in Clarington houses, townhouses and additional dwelling units in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono. Clarington allows up to two additional units in those towns, fewer on the Oak Ridges Moraine and in the Greenbelt, and a unit is registered once the inspector grants occupancy. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Clarington rules to know before you rent
We don't have Clarington reviews to show yet, so here are the Municipality's own rules, and where to check them.
- Up to two added units in the townsIn Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono and hamlets outside the Oak Ridges Moraine, a property can have up to two additional dwelling units: one in the house and one in an accessory building. On Moraine and Greenbelt lands it's one, and none on natural core lands or floodplains.Source: Municipality of Clarington, additional dwelling units, checked October 18, 2026
- Registered at occupancy; older units need a Fire inspectionA new unit counts as registered once the building inspector grants occupancy. Units created before July 14, 1994 need an Ontario Fire Code inspection, with a compliance letter sent to Planning and Development Services.Source: Municipality of Clarington, additional dwelling units, checked October 18, 2026
- Parking, front yards and septicThe house needs two parking spaces and each added unit one more, and at least 30% of the front yard has to stay landscaped. Units on a private well and septic need a Durham Region Health Department permit before the building permit.Source: Municipality of Clarington, additional dwelling units, checked October 18, 2026
These are summaries to help you plan, not legal advice. Check the Municipality's page and maps for your own property.
What we place in Clarington
Every Clarington placement uses the same process and the same flat fee.
- Tenant placementLandlords with a condo, house, basement unit, multiplex or apartment building to rent.
- CondosCondo owners renting out a unit, including owners who live abroad.
- Basement apartmentsHomeowners renting a basement or second unit, often for the first time.
- Houses and townhomesOwners renting a detached, semi-detached house or townhouse.
- Multiplexes and apartment buildingsOwners of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and apartment buildings of any size.
- Tenant screeningLandlords who want an applicant's income, identity and history checked properly.
Renting in Clarington: what we see
Clarington is a big municipality of distinct towns between Oshawa and Northumberland County, with steady demand from commuters and from the energy sector.
Courtice
Family houses and townhouses next to Oshawa, close to Highways 401 and 418. Tenants often work in Oshawa or at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington station, or commute west.
Bowmanville
Clarington's largest town: older houses and apartments downtown near Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, and newer subdivisions to the north and south, many with basement units.
Newcastle, Orono and the countryside
Smaller towns and hamlets with houses on bigger lots, some on wells and septic. The lease spells out water testing, heating fuel, snow clearing and lawn care.
Clarington rental rules at a glance
| Rental licence or unit registration | A new unit counts as registered when occupancy is granted; units from before July 14, 1994 need a Fire Code inspection. Source: rental licence or unit registration |
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| Additional units | Up to two additional units in the towns and hamlets; one on Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt lands. Source: additional units |
Checked October 18, 2026. Ontario-wide rules apply everywhere; we list only the local ones we found. Compare Clarington with other Ontario cities
Where we work in Clarington
We work across Clarington by appointment and meet you and your applicants at the property.
- Courtice
- Bowmanville
- Newcastle
- Orono
- Hampton
- Enniskillen
- Burketon
- Newtonville
How it works in Clarington
A free strategy call on day 1, with a rental market analysis for your area; professional photos and a listing live within 12 to 24 hours; then showings, screening and a signed lease, usually about three weeks in all. You pay one month's rent plus HST when your tenant signs.
Clarington questions
Is my Bowmanville basement unit registered?
If it was built with a building permit and the inspector granted occupancy, Clarington treats it as registered. Units from before July 14, 1994 need a Fire Code inspection and a compliance letter instead.
How much parking does an added unit need in Clarington?
The house needs two spaces and each additional unit one more, and at least 30% of the front yard must stay landscaped, so you can't simply pave it.
How fast do Clarington homes rent?
Our average across all our placements is 14 days from listing to a signed lease. We'll give you a realistic estimate for your home on the strategy call.
Free · No obligation · $0 until your tenant signs · 10-Month replacement guarantee
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