Residential property

We’ve previously written about common tenant screening scams. From falsifying rental history to inflating income, there’s nothing that bad tenants won’t do to deceive landlords. Unfortunately, there are plenty more creative tenant scams that are commonly carried out on unsuspecting landlords. These scams usually take place well after the rental agreement has been signed. Knowing …

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Bad tenants are a problem that no landlord ever wants to have to deal with. They can be extremely frustrating, time consuming, expensive to deal with, and go a long way in ruining the experience of even the most seasoned landlords. The best way to avoid renting to a bad tenant is by being proactive …

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Renting to friends and family is often a complicated situation, with many seasoned landlords advising against it. If all goes right, you’ll end up with a good tenant who you can rely on to consistently pay the rent on time and in full. If all goes wrong, it can sour your relationship with the friend …

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Having to evict a tenant is never an easy thing to do, and it’s usually not a simple decision to make. If you’ve decided that your only course of action as a landlord is to evict a tenant, then it’s extremely important that you do things correctly. Ensuring that you don’t make common eviction mistakes …

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Throughout your career as a Toronto landlord, you’re going to see many tenants come and go – it’s in your best interest that the process be as smooth as possible. A smooth transition lets you hand the keys over to new tenants sooner, and ensures that your property is handed over in the same condition …

Move-In and Move-Out Checklists for Toronto Landlords Read More »