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Can a strong rental market be a bad thing? It seems counterintuitive, but good market trends can lead to financial losses for some landlords. So can having a successful tenancy. Why? Because strong demand or good experiences can lead to complacency on the part of a...
Q: I would love to include smoking ban rules in my new lease agreements, but I thought it was against the law due to discrimination. - TVS Landlord This is a very common concern, perhaps because landlords have been trained to be extra-vigilant about discriminating...
A tenant writes: "My landlord is trying to evict me because my companion animal caused damage to the rental? Is this legal?" This question highlights the confusion that persists for tenants and landlords alike over the companion animal rules. Because these rules are...
Can a strong rental market be a bad thing? It seems counterintuitive, but good market trends can lead to financial losses for some landlords. So can having a successful tenancy. Why? Because strong demand or good experiences can lead to complacency on the part of a...
As a new year rolls around, it may be time to adapt your leasing policies to the most profit-friendly rental property management strategies. Here’s a look at what is likely to be trending in 2014: 1. Smoke-Free Housing If you haven’t already banned smoking in your...
Average vacancy rates across Canada increased slightly over last year, according to the latest Rental Market Survey released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. However, higher employment numbers for young workers age 15-24 and increased immigration continued...
The interest rate on security and pet damage deposits in British Columbia will remain at 0.0% for 2014. The deposit interest rate is set annually, as required by the Residential Tenancy Act. The rate has remained at 0.0% since 2009. Generally, a landlord must...
As a new year rolls around, it may be time to adapt your leasing policies to the most profit-friendly rental property management strategies. Here's a look at what is likely to be trending in 2014: 1. Smoke-Free Housing. If you haven't already banned cigarette smoking...
The winter months are often a quiet time for rental property owners. Because fewer people are moving during this time, it affords landlords an opportunity to catch their breath, and reflect on the overall health of their rental property business. What can you learn...
Tenant screening is all about habits. Applicants with good habits tend to follow the rules and pay rent on time. But those who have been problems in the past often will fall back into those same patterns. When you are considering your next tenant, you may want to...
One challenge facing landlords are government-mandated disclosures that must be provided in private leases. One such disclosure concerns possible lead-based paint hazards. Each year, a number of landlords are prosecuted for violating the federal or state rules...
Tenant screening is all about habits. Applicants with good habits tend to follow the rules and pay rent on time. But those who have been problems in the past often will fall back into those same patterns. When you are considering your next tenant, you may want to...
The winter months are often a quiet time for rental property owners. Because fewer people are moving during this time, it affords landlords an opportunity to catch their breath, and reflect on the overall health of their rental property business. What can you learn...
A landlord is paying a price because he delayed replacing shoddy carpeting in his rental property. The landlord admitted that the carpet was in bad repair when a new tenant moved in. The previous tenant's pet rabbit had chewed an area of carpeting, and more was...
British Columbia landlords soon may have the option of hiring certified paralegals to handle evictions and other landlord-tenant legal disputes, a move that may offer significant savings in legal fees. At their December meeting, the Benchers of the Law Society of...
If you've gone to Craigslist recently to post a rental ad, then you've probably noticed that there are some new rules. Craigslist recently limited its formatting options for housing ads, including rental listings. These limitations affect the overall appearance of the...
Q: What info can a landlord legally divulge about tenants? I was under the impression that we can only confirm the dates of tenancy and nothing more. - TVS Landlord Talking to a previous landlord is one of the best ways to screen tenants. But, some landlords are...
An iron-clad, written lease agreement is a must-have tool for successful landlords. This document serves as the road map for everything from rent payments to evictions. But the lease will not stand the test of time unless you have the cooperation of the tenant. Here...
An iron-clad, written lease agreement is a must-have tool for successful landlords. This document serves as the road map for everything from rent payments to evictions. But the lease will not stand the test of time unless you have the cooperation of the tenant. Here...
Talking to a previous landlord is one of the best ways to screen tenants. But, some landlords are reluctant to speak about a former tenant, primarily for fear that such a disclosure would be illegal. It is a common practice for a landlord to provide references on...
