Angela West

Spring Property Maintenance for Landlords   Snow can hide a lot of issues. No matter the size of your property, you’ll want to give it a spring once-over to make sure everything is in good working order. Your first step is to work out a time with your tenant to come in and do your […]

Why You Need to File With the Landlord and Tenant Board For a Dispute   This will seem obvious to landlords who have been managing tenants for a long time, but new landlords may not know that you have to file with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to solve important disputes with tenants. This

LTB: Corporations Can No Longer Issue N12 Evictions for Personal Use   In a landmark case, Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) has ruled that a property owned by a corporation cannot issue an N12 eviction for personal use of the property. While this has been the case for some time, small landlords with under

Navigating Tenant Abandonment in Ontario: A Landlord’s Guide   Abandonment of a rental unit in Ontario can leave landlords in a serious bind. It can lead to financial losses and legal complications, but landlords have recourse. By understanding the necessary steps and acting accordingly, they can mitigate damages and protect their interests. Determining Abandonment: More

Navigating Tax and Market Trends in 2025 As a GTA or Toronto Landlord Being a landlord – or even a homeowner – in 2025 is daunting. We’re all concerned about the economy, elections, market forces, and how all of this will affect our business. Luckily, there are still a few perks left that we can

The Right Insurance for Ontario Landlords   If you are a new Ontario landlord, or even an older one, it’s a good idea to evaluate the insurance that you have for your rental properties. While it’s no secret that insurance for landlords is different from “regular” home insurance, there are some coverages that you may

Toronto Landlords: How to Manage and Repair Heating in Your Rental Property    Maintaining the heat in your rental property is critical. If your property is in the City of Toronto, bylaw requires that you keep the heat at a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius from September 15 to June 1. For the rest

Ideal Holiday Gifts For Toronto Landlords to Buy For Tenants   The holidays are just around the corner. Whether your tenants celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or nothing in December, it is always nice to get them a small gift around this time – especially if they are good tenants. Generally, you’re looking at a budget of

How to Accept Payments from Tenants With Rise in Digital Fraud   Accepting payments from tenants used to be easy – you got twelve post-dated cheques for the year and just deposited them with your bank. While you can still do this if the tenant agrees, the Residential Tenancies Act says that you can’t require

Windsor Landlord Is Out $28K in Rent: Does the RTA Need to be Overhauled?    Recently, a Windsor landlord was left holding the bag for over $28,000 in rent arrears. He applied for an eviction with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and it was granted. Then, at the last minute, the tenants won an