Tenant Verification Services provides landlords and property managers with a variety of screening options. Select a market to sign up or learn more.
A common reason for landlord and tenant disputes is the condition of the rental property. Even in cases where the lease sets out the respective responsibilities, that may not be the final word. There is an easy rule of thumb for deciding who is responsible for rental...
A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal in British Columbia sheds light on the conflict that can arise between a landlord's pet policies, and the rights of tenants with disabilities. The tenants brought the case before the Tribunal after an Owners Strata...
The key to profitable rentals is attracting the best tenants, and having a successful property showing is instrumental to achieving that goal. The ideal tenant is someone who will care for the property. That means landlords need to find applicants who are picky about...
Every landlord has a different perspective on how to analyze the creditworthiness of prospective tenants. Some landlords simply look at the credit score and make a judgement based upon that number. Others run a full credit report and carefully analyze line-by-line to...
It's a story that reads like a horror novel: There's a light under the door at the top of the stairs, and behind that door awaits something terrifying. That's what one Chicago landlord is experiencing after renting to an elderly woman who has become a tenant from...
A rental application is a powerful tool for landlords. It contains all the information necessary to screen a tenant and to manage the landlord-tenant relationship. But this tool is only as good as the information provided. That's why its crucial to verify that...
The best way to screen tenants is to attract the best prospects. A successful property tour is crucial to that process. Not only must the property show well, but the landlord has to come across as organized and professional in order to close the deal. Landlords want...
Every landlord has a different perspective on how to analyze the creditworthiness of prospective tenants. Some landlords simply look at the credit score and make a judgement based upon that number. Others run a full credit report and carefully analyze line-by-line to...
Q: Is a landlord required to give a reason for declining an application? If so, a list of legally acceptable reasons would be good to know. - TVS Landlord Unfortunately, there is no catch-all list of legitimate reasons for rejecting a rental applicant, but there is a...
Toronto City Council will request that the Province of Ontario amend sections of the Residential Tenancies Act to limit above-guideline rent increases. In a motion presented to the Council, proponents argued that above-guideline increases used for basic upkeep and...
Yukon officials are asking for feedback from landlords on proposed regulations under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. This is the last step required before the new legislation is proclaimed into effect. Landlords have until March 11, 2014 to weigh in on tenant...
Q: Is a landlord required to give a reason for declining an application? If so, a list of legally acceptable reasons would be good to know. - TVS Landlord Unfortunately, there is no catch-all list of legitimate reasons for rejecting an application, but there is a...
First, there’s the tenant who holed up in her apartment for three extra weeks because she “accidentally” found a house to purchase and the deal hadn’t closed by the end of her lease term. Then, there’s the tenant who negotiated a one month extension, but failed to pay...
Q: What do you do when a tenant lives at your property for 5 years, no late payments and then all of sudden they get laid off work? Do you evict them right away? - TVS Landlord There is no doubt that the eviction process takes a toll on landlords. Those facing the...
Landlords in Maine are facing a March 1 deadline to meet a new law requiring testing for radon in rental properties. The law requires landlords to report to tenants on the results of the mandatory radon tests. A state agency is encouraging tenants who do not hear from...
When filling a vacancy, a landlord’s main goal is to quickly whittle down the list of rental applicants, eliminating potential problem tenants, and focusing valuable time and energy on the best prospects. Here are three simple questions that can help landlords do just...
First, there's the tenant who holed up in her apartment for three extra weeks because she "accidentally" found a house to purchase and the deal hadn't closed by the end of her lease term. Then, there's the tenant who negotiated a one month extension, but failed to pay...
Calgary's rental vacancy rate has fallen to an estimated one per cent. That has created an unexpected consequence. The Calgary Humane Society is reporting a significant increase in the number of pets being placed for adoption by tenants who say they can't find...
Ottawa Community Housing has joined the growing number of housing providers who are adopting a no-smoking policy. The organization, the largest social housing provider in Ottawa and the second largest in Ontario, provides affordable housing to more than 32,000...
When filling a vacancy, a landlord's main goal is to quickly whittle down the list of rental applicants, eliminating potential problem tenants, and focusing valuable time and energy on the best prospects. Here are three simple questions that can help landlords do just...
