Canadian Legal Resources For Property Management

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Managing a property in Canada can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with legal responsibilities that can be challenging to navigate. Understanding the legal resources available to property managers and landlords can help ensure compliance with Canadian laws and regulations, avoid disputes, and maintain positive tenant relationships. To help with this, let’s discuss […]

What to Know When You Are a First-Time Tenant

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Renting a property for the first time can be an exciting but daunting experience. There are so many responsibilities and tasks involved with your first move, so it is important to understand the process of becoming a tenant to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition! Here are some things to keep in mind when you […]

Everything You Need to Know About Renters Insurance

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Despite its significance, many renters overlook the importance of renters insurance, leaving themselves vulnerable to unforeseen expenses. This type of insurance policy protects tenants from unexpected events, such as theft, fire, or water damage, and it is typically very affordable. In this blog, we’ll explore why renters insurance is important and how it can help […]

Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Rental Unit

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If you’re a landlord, allowing pets in your rental unit can be a difficult decision. While it’s true that pets can provide companionship and comfort to tenants, they can also cause damage and create additional responsibilities for landlords. This decision ultimately depends on your personal preferences and circumstances, as well as your ability to effectively […]

What Do Property Management Fees Cover?

Management Fees

Understanding the services included in property management fees can be confusing for those who are new to working with a property management company. It’s important to understand what is and isn’t covered by this type of fee so that you can manage your expectations and ensure that you’re getting the best value for your money.  […]

How to Pick the Perfect Tenant

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There are a lot of things to consider when you are looking for the right tenant for your rental property. You want to find someone who is responsible, will pay their rent on time and will take good care of your property. Here are a few tips on how to pick the perfect tenant:   […]

Top Challenges for Property Managers

Challenges for Property Managers

Property managers do so much more than just hand over keys to a new tenant. Depending on how a rental property is set up, these multitasking masters can be responsible for a long list of duties. From advertising to collecting rent, coordinating maintenance to leasing documentation, property managers ensure budgets are met, units are rented, […]

What To Do When Tenants Break Their Lease Early

Tenants Breaking Lease Early

As a landlord, you’ve worked hard to ensure your investment property stays rented. But what happens when your tenant wants to break their lease early? Suddenly that dependable income isn’t as much of a sure thing as you expected. In cases where renters seek to step out of their lease before the allotted time, knowing […]

Tired of Dealing with Tenants?

Dealing with Tenants

You’ve been a landlord for a while now and you went in with big dreams. You may have thought you were a people person at the start, but somewhere along the way you’ve realized you’re having difficulty managing renters’ concerns or even bringing in quality renters in the first place. If dealing with your tenants […]