Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations

3 More Rental Scams That Every Toronto Landlord Should Know About

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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3 Common Tenant Scams That Every Landlord Should Know About

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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How Toronto Landlords Should Handle Tenant Air Conditioning

The summer is finally here, bringing with it brutal heat waves, sweaty days and nights, and the almost inevitable introduction of air conditioners in houses and apartments across the city. Air conditioning provides relief for many tenants around Toronto, but it’s also been the cause of many conflicts between Toronto landlords and their tenants. Before

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The Importance of Renters Insurance

Renters insurance, commonly known as tenant insurance or content insurance, is often overlooked by Ontario tenants, especially since it isn’t mandatory to have, and the majority of landlords don’t require their tenants to have it. While renters insurance is rarely mandatory, it is highly recommended for all tenants. Renters insurance can be extremely useful in

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Common Eviction Mistakes Toronto Landlords Make

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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Move-In and Move-Out Checklists for Toronto Landlords

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

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How Toronto Landlords Should Handle Pest Complaints

From rodents and cockroaches to carpenter ants and bedbugs, the realization that pests, vermin, or other unwanted house guests have found a home in your rental property can be a stressful one for Toronto landlords and tenants alike. Not only are pests and vermin a hazard to the health of your tenants, but they can

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What Does a Good Tenant Look Like, and How Do You Get One?

Bad tenants are an all too common problem faced by nearly every landlord in history, bringing with them a trail of late payments and property damages, and leaving you wishing that you had somehow known how to identify an ideal tenant. If you know exactly what to look for in a good tenant and know

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How You Should Be Communicating with Your Tenants

The key to a successful relationship in almost any situation is communication – having an open, honest, and transparent dialogue helps to establish a solid foundation of trust and to overcome any challenges. In order to create and maintain a healthy landlord-tenant relationship, both parties must be willing to communicate in a productive and respectful

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