Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations

How Small Landlords in Ontario Should do Research: Resources and Methods

How Small Landlords in Ontario Should do Research: Resources and Methods   The internet was supposed to usher in the age of information, and in many ways it has. However, social media threw a few tsunami-sized ripples into online information, distorting it and making it tougher to sort out correct from incorrect. Now, we have […]

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CRA Confirms No Tenant Liability for Foreign-Owned Property Income Taxes 

CRA Confirms No Tenant Liability for Foreign-Owned Property Income Taxes Earlier this year, a case was decided that had tenants trying to find out if they lived in a foreign-owned property or not when the Canada Revenue Agency found a tenant liable for paying withholding taxes that their landlord had not remitted. Recently, the CRA

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What Toronto Landlords Need to Know About ‘Cash For Keys’

Desperate Toronto landlords are increasingly turning to a new strategy to oust reluctant tenants, offering them money to vacate their units. Known as ‘cash for keys’ this tactic is on the rise across the city, according to a recent report.  It’s not hard to see why. Landlords have few options when it comes to clearing

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Tenant Damage or Wear & Tear? Toronto Landlords Need to Know the Difference

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

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Transitioning Between Tenants: A Toronto Landlord’s Guide

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

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What Rights do Your Tenants Have if You Want to Sell Your Property?

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

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When Co-Owners Become Co-Landlords

When Co-Owners Become Co-Landlords   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 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

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