It’s something that no landlord wants to do, but occasionally it is necessary to evict a tenant. Evictions are governed under the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act. The Landlord and Tenant Board has put together a summary document entitled How a Landlord Can End a Tenancy which is a simple explainer for situations in which you […]
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Rent increases are necessary to keep pace with the rate of inflation on the costs of maintaining your rental unit. Annual rent increases should be built into each rental contract, and they have to be in accordance with Ontario Ministry of Housing guidelines – in most cases.
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It’s a fact of being a landlord in Ontario – at some point in your life, no matter how careful you are about screening tenants and collecting payments, you will likely end up having to deal with the Landlord & Tenant Board (LTB). The tenant may change the locks, not pay rent, or perform
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Ensuring that your property is accessible for the disabled adds an extra layer of appeal for marketing. An accessible apartment isn’t only attractive for those with a disability that prevents mobility, but for a growing population of seniors in Toronto as well. In addition, under the law, you must provide accessible housing to tenants who
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Finding renters in Toronto is not hard with skyrocketing real estate prices and recent measures which make it harder for first-time homebuyers to enter the real estate market. Where it gets competitive is finding good tenants with great credit scores. The latest Pew Research Center data on social media demographics show Facebook is the breakout
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We’re rolling out the red carpet for new clients at Highgate Property Investments this month with promotions for home buyers, sellers and landlords seeking property management services. While we can go on about how great we are in our marketing, the only way to really sell our services is to show you what we can
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With winter comes a host of risks for your property, including potential freezing damage in pipes, too much snow load on roofs and decks, and more.
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Toronto and surrounding areas, particularly North York, have a strong market for renting to students. Residences at universities and colleges are much more expensive than renting a room in a house with other students, particularly at institutions where students are required to purchase meal plans in residence.
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According to the latest Toronto Police crime statistics, there were just over 5,800 break and enter crimes reported so far in 2016. While this is low considering the amount of dwellings in the city, it goes without saying that better security will keep your tenants – and your property – safe. As with any business
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December is here, and that means all of Toronto is getting prepped and ready for the holidays. If you’re looking for something to do with family or friends to get into the spirit, we’ve rounded up events that are inexpensive or free for you to enjoy throughout the month. If you have tenants who
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