How to Get as Much Rent as Possible for your Suite
When your tenants vacate your rental suite that is the ideal time to make changes and improvements so that you could potentially charge more rent to the new tenants. You are allowed to charge whatever the market will bear so … Read More
Snow Removal at Tenanted Properties
Snow Removal at Tenanted Properties: Whose responsibility is it to shovel the snow: landlord or tenant?… Read More
5 Fire Safety Guidelines to Keep Your Tenants Safe
Fire prevention and safety is a must for every landlord. Here are 5 guidelines that every landlord should follow to ensure proper fire safety.… Read More
Cannabis Retail is Coming to Toronto
The PC government has created a lottery system for would-be cannabis retailers.… Read More
Deciphering the New Rent Control Rules in Ontario
In an effort to deal with the alarming rental shortage, effective immediately Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the PC government has taken away rent controls on all new rental stock. … Read More
MLS Sales Data to be Made Public
Where will consumers go to check how much things have sold for? The Toronto Real Estate Board has begun to make MLS sold data available to its members as per the Competition Tribunal ruling. It has been decided that … Read More
Toronto Airbnb Legislation Delayed Until Next August
New Rules have not yet come into effect for short-term rentals in Toronto due to an impending appeal. … Read More
How Will Legal Marijuana Use Affect Your Tenancies
On October 17th recreational cannabis use becomes legal in Canada. How will this impact landlords in Ontario?… Read More
Landlord’s Fall Maintenance Checklist
As we head into October, it’s time to review if your income property needs any upgrades or fixes before the snow arrives.… Read More
Legal Basement Requirements in Toronto
In the City of Toronto, basement apartments are permitted as per a bylaw enacted in 2013. … Read More
5 Strategies for Being a Successful Landlord
Being a successful landlord can be a very rewarding and profitable experience. Here are 5 tips to maximize your success.… Read More
The New Ontario Standard Residential Lease Agreement
The Province of Ontario has released a new standard lease agreement. This new form must be used by all landlords and tenants as of April 30th, 2018. … Read More