Being a landlord and also a renter

Hello, 

 

Three years ago, because my divorce, I was rushed to buy a new property that was not right for me.  

My son hated the property and we struggled through 2 and half year.   I was lucky that my friend was moving out of town and her landlord let me take over her place.   I rent out my property and moved to my current rental property.  

 

So now, I am both a Landlord and a Renter - I am paying more rent than I receive and my rental house is bigger than my own, now rental property.  

 

Questions:

  • Can I claim my rent as my Rental Expenses for my rental property?  

Much appreciated.