Form N12 Explained
The importance of serving your tenants notice the right way with the right forms.
Reasons to Evict a Tenant Before the End of Their Lease Term
Looking at the legal position of landlords if their tenancy becomes problematic.
Ford Goes Back on His Plan to Build More Residential Fourplexes
Fourplexes and income properties are in the news these days as the government looks for solutions to overcome the current housing shortage.
Second Suite Bylaw Information
Adding a second unit in your principal residence is a great way to provide independent living space for a family member or make a little extra money to help pay off the mortgage. There are many things you need to consider as you decide whether to build a second unit. You are permitted to add…
Some Toronto Residents Against Garden Suite Program
In my last newsletter I wrote about how Toronto City Council has announced a program to allow residents to build garden suites on residential properties in the city. This measure was enacted to help with the current housing crisis, thereby bringing more potential dwelling units to market. Just to reiterate, a garden suite is defined…
Toronto City Council Introduces Garden Suite Program
Toronto City Council has released a press release announcing a program to allow residents to build garden suites on residential properties in the city: A garden suite is defined as a housing unit, usually located in the backyard of an existing house, but separate and detached from the main house. Garden suites, like laneway suites,…
Toronto Tenant Eviction Moratorium Update
As we entered a second lock down in Toronto this year, many landlords have been asking what their rights are with non-paying tenants and the eviction process. While the situation may soon change again, this is a fluid process, and the rules seem like they are being made up as we go along. For the…
New Rental Controls to be Introduced in Ontario
Rental Increases to be put on hold for 2021
Landlord and Tenant Bill 184 Passes
New Legislature wants landlords to consider alternatives to evictions.
Toronto AirBnB update
Hosts will have to register with the city.
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly
A friend of mine posted the following letter on Facebook last week. Please give it a quick read:
New AirBnB rules coming to Toronto
Stricter rules are coming for short-term rental provider. The City of Toronto just passed a resolution by the local planning and appeal tribunal that will see stricter rules and tighter controls on people renting out their properties on AirBnB.