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It's frustrating when tenants won't pay rent. But, it's worse when a bad tenancy ends with the landlord paying out a monetary judgement to the tenants. That's what happened when an Ontario landlord chose to hurry along the process by disposing of the tenants'...
It's every landlord's nightmare: 10 people arrested for criminal activity at a rental property. That's what happened when RCMP officers raided a B.C. rental home, after numerous complaints from neighbours over noise and disorderly conduct prompted a search warrant....
Drama. That's what many landlords fear about rental property repairs. That's because these repairs seem to come out of nowhere and at the worst possible times. By anticipating the most likely needs and taking preemptive action, landlords can quell repair anxiety. The...
Hardwood floors are a popular upgrade for renters. Not only are these floors more aesthetically pleasing, in most cases the wood holds up much longer than traditional carpeting. What's more, wood floors expand a landlord's options when it comes to renting to tenants...
Peruse rental ads in many major cities and you'll see that times are changing. Smoke-free housing was once considered progressive, but now it's commonplace. There was a time when "green" meant a property was energy efficient. Now, some landlords are forced to navigate...
May through July is a popular season for rental leases to come to an end. Moving the old tenant out and the new tenant in can be a routine experience -- so long as last-minute problems don't cause delays and income loss. Avoid any chaos by following these effective...
HUD announced it has filed discrimination charges against a Minnesota landlord after he rejected a family because one tenant could not speak proficient English. The tenants, an adult son, his mother and two minor children, applied for a three bedroom rental home. The...
A landlord in Wisconsin won a reprieve this week after being charged for running a nuisance property. The charges carried the threat of a $1,400 fine, possible forfeiture and subsequent sale or demolition of her rental property, according to a news report. The case...
A Landlord’s Duty to Screen It’s more than common sense that requires landlords to screen incoming tenants. Landlords owe a duty to the tenant community and others to run tenant background checks. Law enforcement agencies advise landlords to screen tenants as a way to...
Summertime is a popular time to end a lease. Move-out time can go like clockwork, or it can deteriorate into utter chaos, with items left behind, last minute damage, and dirty units. If you've ever had to scramble to mop up the last tenant's mess before your new...
When it comes to roommate rentals, landlord tenant law is as confusing for roommates as it is for landlords. That was evident in a recent eviction in British Columbia, a case that highlights how complicated the law can be when it comes to co-tenants. In that case,...
A Toronto tenant recently convicted of defrauding two of her landlords by lying on her rental applications will serve six months in jail, according to a report by the Toronto Star. Investigative reporters discovered the tenant had been evicted at least seven times....
A Landlord's Duty to Screen Tenants It's more than common sense that requires landlords to screen incoming tenants. Landlords owe a duty to others to run tenant background checks. An increasing number of cities have passed ordinances specifically requiring landlords...
A court in Chapel Hill, North Carolina has ordered a landlord there to return $14,935 in former tenant deposits and to pay another $107,000 in fines and court costs. In addition, the landlord is permanently barred from accepting security deposits in the future. The...
Arizona's lawmakers recently passed a rental law that would shortcut the eviction process by allowing police to immediately eject any occupant not named on the lease. The bill now awaits the Governor's signature. While proponents described their intent as a way to...
Residents and business owners throughout California are facing unprecedented water restrictions after the state's Governor issued an executive order to reduce potable water use by twenty-five percent. California Water Service (Cal Water) already is working with...
Imagine you have a vacancy, and that these are the applicants you've interviewed so far. Now, try to spot the problem tenant: A young man applies for your rental vacancy. He's a really nice person. He's apologetic for rushing you, but he's in a hurry to find something...
The StarPhoenix reported this week that a Saskatoon lawmaker is considering a measure that would require officials to track police and emergency calls made to specific properties, and then assess fines against the landlords for excessive calls. This proposed rental...
A New York City landlord reportedly is evicting his tenant for profiting by subletting a rent-controlled apartment to nightly guests. A similar story appeared last June, after a landlord discovered his tenant was earning more than the capped rent by subletting through...
Human rights violations can occur when a landlord denies housing to a renter based on factors such as race (colour, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship), religion/creed, sex (gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation), age, marital and family status...
