Toronto Tenant/Landlord Relations

5 Great Ways to Improve Tenant Retention for Toronto Landlords

Having solid tenant retention strategies is extremely important for all landlords – retaining long term tenants eliminates the need to search for ideal new tenants, and lets you hang onto good tenants for as long as possible. High turnover is time consuming and costly, affecting your ROI as a landlord and real estate investor. It’s […]

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Cannabis Legalization and What it Means for Toronto Condo Owners

On October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to fully legalize recreational use of cannabis. Though this groundbreaking decision presents exciting new opportunities for Canadians, a number of questions regarding the use of cannabis still remain for some – specifically for condo owners. A number of Toronto-based condo boards have made

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Landlords Legally Allowed To Ask About Applicants

What Are Landlords Legally Allowed to Ask About Applicants?

It’s important for Toronto real estate investors to understand their limits as a landlord, especially if they are new to being a landlord. Landlords have to be careful that they respect the privacy rights of their tenants, especially throughout the tenant application process. Landlords need to follow the regulations set by organizations like the Landlord

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Toronto Property Management

Toronto Condos, Airbnb, and the Importance of a Respectful Property Manager

Buying a Toronto condo can be a terrific investment for anybody looking to start investing in the rental market – they’re usually situated in the most highly sought after parts of the city, feature many of the desired amenities, and generally require less maintenance than other properties do. Unfortunately, some Toronto condo owners have found

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Renting to Tenants with Mental Health Issues

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

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Prison

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

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

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Water Sources At Home

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

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

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