Happipad is a Canadian social enterprise dedicated to addressing Canada’s affordable housing crisis. Happipad connects hosts with compatible renters for home sharing. It offers a safe, reliable and intuitive platform for hosts to rent out their spare rooms and for renters to find affordable housing solutions.

Unlike traditional rental platforms that focus solely on long-term leases or short-term vacation rentals, Happipad caters to individuals seeking a more flexible, personalized and community-oriented housing experience with a strong emphasis on safety and trust. Happipad offers an ideal solution that bridges the gap between short-term and long-term rentals allowing renters to secure accommodations for a duration ranging from a minimum of 1 month up to 1 year with the option to renew. Whether you’re a student, newcomer, professional or digital nomad, seeking a temporary home during a work assignment, a transitional period, or an extended stay, Happipad provides the perfect middle ground for a flexible and tailored housing experience.

We accept all major payment providers to allow flexibility and convenience for our users.

The duration of a home-sharing arrangement can vary depending on the needs and preferences of hosts and renters. The duration is typically agreed upon between the host and renter; however, there is a minimum 30-day stay for rentals. We typically see 4-8 month contracts for students and 8-12 month contracts for young working professionals.

We hope for every shared living experience to be enjoyable for both, hosts and renters. However, if a problem arises that you are unable to deal with on your own, Happipad will provide support to help you resolve the problem. We believe in helping you maintain a happy household to prevent conflicts from escalating.

It’s really simple to reach our customer care team! Just visit our website and go to contact. We are available to assist you with any questions, concerns, or technical issues you may have.

Monthly rent is paid through the Happipad platform. The funds are then paid directly to the host.

Happipad offers a significantly lower service fee compared to most competitors in the market. Our monthly fee of just 5% covers ongoing services throughout the entire rental period, including contract creation, automated rent payments, background screening, and conflict resolution ensuring a seamless and worry-free home-sharing experience.

Note: This service fee is not applicable to our Nova Scotia partnership program.

Extra rent charges to the renter beyond what is outlined in the living agreement are not permitted. However, renters are responsible for the additional cost of any goods and services not outlined in the living arrangement agreement.

The duration of a home-sharing arrangement can vary depending on the needs and preferences of hosts and renters. The duration is typically agreed upon between the parties involved; however, there is a minimum 30-day stay for rentals. We typically see 4-8 month contracts for students and 8-12 month contracts for young working professionals.