Becoming a landlord can sometimes feel like stepping into a regulatory minefield. It’s not enough to have a well-situated, well-maintained apartment – your property also has to meet certain building standards and codes. Overlooking these crucial details could mean extensive renovations, losing tenants, or even incurring fines. What regulations do Toronto landlords need to know? …
Properties, like people, age. Whether they age well is up to you and your tenant. A little wear and tear is normal for any occupied unit. A cracked tile, some peeling paint – these are all to be expected when someone lives in a home. But when does reasonable wear and tear cross the line …
Tenant Damage or Wear & Tear? Toronto Landlords Need to Know the Difference Read More »
Holiday season is when industry forecasters look into their crystal balls and try to predict what’s coming round the corner. For the 2024 Toronto rental market, the outlook isn’t great. Landlords are finding it harder to get tenants, according to a recent report, which indicates we’re entering a cooler market after several years of unprecedented …
Even the best tenants don’t stick around forever. Especially in Toronto’s turbulent rental market where demand and supply are both on the increase. For landlords, getting notice from tenants can leave them blindsided and scrambling to fill an empty unit. Transitioning between renters isn’t just a case of ‘out with the old, in with the …
Transitioning Between Tenants: A Toronto Landlord’s Guide Read More »
With rents soaring in Toronto and housing in short supply, the city’s rental market is in a state of flux. One of the most surprising trends of the summer has been a sharp spike in N12 evictions. Also known as ‘personal use’ evictions, N12s are when landlords ask their tenants to vacate their units because …
N12 Evictions: What Toronto Landlords Need to Know Read More »
Home to around 20% of Canada’s population, the GTA is a huge area. Comprising six boroughs and two cities, it extends well beyond Toronto’s downtown core along the Northeastern shore of Lake Ontario. As you’d expect in such a vast area, there’s a lot of variety – not least in its real estate market. Here …
GTA Real Estate: Comparing Prices, Sales & Rents Across Toronto Read More »
It’s time to put your property on the market, sell up, and move on. There’s just one catch – the people living there. If you have tenants, selling your property becomes a lot more complicated. Your first decision is whether you’re going to sell the property empty or tenanted. These come with different legal responsibilities …
What Rights do Your Tenants Have if You Want to Sell Your Property? Read More »
With home prices rising out of reach for many Canadians, eager buyers are exploring other options. Co-ownership has become a growing trend, according to a recent survey from realtors Royal LePage, and most of those who buy property with family or friends are doing so because they can’t afford to go it alone. “In an …
It’s a landlord’s market in Toronto where demand for housing continues to soar and rents are at an all-time high. Against this backdrop, you might be tempted to skip any renovations or upgrades to your unit – tenants, after all, are desperate and willing to pay more for less. But savvy landlords know that keeping …
Rising interest rates, climbing prices, and mounting debt are pushing up the cost of living for many Canadians. Toronto landlords may have a steady source of income but they’re not immune to economic pressures and some unscrupulous property owners are passing on that pressure to their tenants. In a recent incident, several GTA tenants took …
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