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Q: My tenants gave me a 30-day notice. I promised the property to new renters. The old tenants want to stay longer because their new place is not ready yet. What steps should I take legally? - TVS Landlord Generally, if a tenant fails to provide proper notice to end a...
Keeping rental properties running smoothly takes planning, and consistency. Common mistakes, like the ones listed here, are likely to fuel problems down the road: Mistake #1: Not Screening Tenants. Despite the risks, it's still common to find landlords who trust that...
Q: How can I reject a prospective tenant based on the sixth sense I get when meeting the person and feeling that their character is not desirable to work with? -TVS Landlord If you are getting a bad vibe from a prospect, chances are it’s legitimate. Instinct or a...
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “a bad tenant costs more than a vacancy.” But just how much does a bad tenant cost? Let’s look at an actual example. A tenant signed a one year lease and paid a security deposit. Shortly after moving in, the deposit check bounced. The...
Most landlords understand the importance of checking a rental applicant’s photo ID. But it’s not always obvious what to look for. When you speak with an applicant over the phone, be sure to jot down the person’s name, current address, and phone number. Let them know...
Q: We received a request from a couple to see our single-family rental. This couple has a companion dog for the wife who has anxiety. The dog is a pit bull. The husband said the dog was insured in case it hurt anyone. We do not have any fencing around our property and...
You've probably heard the phrase, "a bad tenant costs more than a vacancy." But just how much does a bad tenant cost? Let's look at an actual example. A tenant signed a one year lease and paid a security deposit. Shortly after moving in, the deposit cheque bounced....
Most landlords understand the importance of checking a rental applicant's photo ID. But it's not always obvious what to look for. When you speak with an applicant over the phone, be sure to jot down the person's name, current address, and phone number. Let them know...
A tenant wrote to us and asked, "Is it a violation of privacy for a landlord to take pictures of a rental unit if a tenant's personal items are also visible in the photos?" Tenant privacy is a subject that has been in the news recently after a landlord in B.C. allowed...
The number of condo apartments rented in Toronto second quarter grew by 23 per cent, according to a rental market report released by the Greater Toronto Area REALTORS®. Apartment listings in the city also rose by 15 per cent. "Condominium apartments rented out by...
A diligent landlord will get a completed rental application from any prospective tenant. From there, they will review the information to see if the tenant is qualified for the particular rental. The information a landlord receives on the application can be verified to...
Retaining your best tenants is easy — you just have to understand what tenants want. For instance, when tenants choose a home to rent, they don’t just consider the location, or the amenities of a particular unit. They are looking for something in addition: good...
A Seattle landlord made the news this week because her new tenant has no electricity. The utility company refused to transfer the power because the previous tenant has a delinquent bill at that address. The report says that the outstanding balance is $1,900. Now, the...
Pest control experts at Bell Environmental in New York are reporting that, while most New Yorker's are concerned about avoiding dehydration and power failures during this month's heat wave, there's another growing problem: bed bugs. Bell says that its bed bug...
A diligent landlord will get a completed rental application from any prospective tenant. From there, they will review the information to see if the tenant is qualified for the particular rental. The information a landlord receives on the application can be verified to...
Retaining your best tenants is easy -- you just have to understand what tenants want. For instance, when tenants choose a home to rent, they don't just consider the location, or the amenities of a particular unit. They are looking for something in addition: good...
With affordable housing limited for Calgary's most vulnerable citizens, the Calgary Residential Rental Association and the Calgary Homeless Foundation are partnering to match private landlords with social service agencies trying to find housing for their homeless...
Landlords in Vancouver have a unique amenity to offer tenants -- super-high speed Internet. OneGigabit.ca recently announced the launch of its one gigabit per second Internet services targeted to apartments and condo buildings in Vancouver. Deployed through a...
Imagine stopping by your rental property only to find broken glass, a bent screen, or graffiti. One of the most frustrating experiences landlords may encounter is discovering their vacant property has been targeted by thieves or vandals. These criminals target...
Two recent lawsuits by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have caught the attention of many people in the multi-housing industry, because the outcome has the potential to affect how landlords can utilize criminal background checks when screening tenants. In...
