highgate, Author at HighGate

Toronto Property Inheritance: Co-Ownership of an Inherited or Co-Purchased Property

Buyers, Property Inheritance, Real Estate Investments, Residential property, Taxation / By highgate

Co-ownership of a Toronto property between family or friends can often be a rewarding and potentially profitable arrangement. Joint ownership of inherited properties usually comes after the passing of a loved one, leaving family members to go in together on a property without having to single-handedly shoulder the responsibility and financial burdens that come with …

Toronto Property Inheritance: Co-Ownership of an Inherited or Co-Purchased Property Read More »

Toronto’s Summer 2018 Real Estate Resurgence

Buyers, Real Estate Investments, Rental Market, TREB Market Watch / By highgate

Toronto’s real estate market is on the rise this summer, with significant growth in sales being observed by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) from May to June 2018, as well as a rise in year-over-year sales over June 2017’s low numbers. This rise in sales comes despite Ontario real estate investors still slowly becoming …

Toronto’s Summer 2018 Real Estate Resurgence Read More »

What to Do If Your Tenant Has Died

Rental Market, Residential property, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

The unexpected death of a tenant is a situation that no Ontario landlord wants to face, but the reality is that it could happen at any time. It’s important for landlords to understand how to properly deal with the death of a tenant, especially when dealing with the family of the deceased, their property, and …

What to Do If Your Tenant Has Died Read More »

Renting to Tenants with Mental Health Issues

Rental Market, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

One of the most complicated situations that may arise for any Ontario landlord is having to deal with a bad tenant with a diagnosed mental illness. While mental illness absolutely does not determine whether a tenant will be a good or bad tenant, you have additional considerations and responsibilities as their landlord. Your responsibilities and …

Renting to Tenants with Mental Health Issues Read More »

How Often Should I Perform Inspections?

Residential property, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

Your real estate investments are an important part of your life, and it’s natural to want to keep on top of things through property inspections – knowing when and how to perform inspections on your properties can be a very tricking thing to navigate, especially for first time landlords. There are a number of legal …

How Often Should I Perform Inspections? Read More »

What are Your Rights as a Landlord if Your Tenant Has Been Charged with Criminal Activity?

Home Safety, Residential property, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

During your career as an Ontario landlord, there’s a fairly good chance that you’ll encounter a tenant who is charged with criminal activity or jailed while living in your unit. It’s important for landlords to understand their rights and the rights of their tenants, and to approach these situations in a professional manner in order …

What are Your Rights as a Landlord if Your Tenant Has Been Charged with Criminal Activity? Read More »

What to Do if Your Toronto Tenant Has Not Paid Their Utilities Bills?

Residential property, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

With the long Canadian winter finally over, some Ontario landlords may find that their tenants have not paid their utility bills and may be facing shut off – especially now that spring has arrived and electricity disconnections can once again take place. When dealing with tenants who have not paid their utilities, it’s important to …

What to Do if Your Toronto Tenant Has Not Paid Their Utilities Bills? Read More »

What You Need to Know as a Landlord About Ontario’s New Standard Lease Agreements

Real Estate Investments, Residential property, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

Starting on April 30, 2018, Ontario landlords have to follow a new standard lease form for all new tenancy agreements. These will be applicable to independent landlords and property management companies throughout the province. The new standard lease form was designed to make lease agreements clearer for all tenants and landlords so that everyone is …

What You Need to Know as a Landlord About Ontario’s New Standard Lease Agreements Read More »

How to Correctly Perform a “Personal Use” Eviction in Ontario

Residential property, Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

There are a variety of reasons why a landlord or Toronto property owner may want to perform a “personal use” or “own use” eviction on their tenants, but few people actually know how to perform them correctly. Performing a “personal use” eviction in the incorrect manner, no matter what the actual purpose, can lead to …

How to Correctly Perform a “Personal Use” Eviction in Ontario Read More »

Using a Property Management Company to Effectively Deal with Bad Tenants

Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations / By highgate

Having to go through the process of dealing with a bad tenant can be one of the most exhausting things a landlord will ever go through, with various overseeing bodies to deal with and many guidelines to carefully follow to ensure that you don’t infringe on the rights of your tenant. With that said, dealing …

Using a Property Management Company to Effectively Deal with Bad Tenants Read More »

Give Us a Call

highgate

Toronto Property Inheritance: Co-Ownership of an Inherited or Co-Purchased Property

Toronto’s Summer 2018 Real Estate Resurgence

What to Do If Your Tenant Has Died

Renting to Tenants with Mental Health Issues

How Often Should I Perform Inspections?

What are Your Rights as a Landlord if Your Tenant Has Been Charged with Criminal Activity?

What to Do if Your Toronto Tenant Has Not Paid Their Utilities Bills?

What You Need to Know as a Landlord About Ontario’s New Standard Lease Agreements

How to Correctly Perform a “Personal Use” Eviction in Ontario

Using a Property Management Company to Effectively Deal with Bad Tenants

Quick Links

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Copyright 2024 HighGate Property Investments Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Give Us a Call