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An Albuquerque man posing as a landlord to defraud tenants was apprehended after the property owner and tenant teamed up to catch the thief. The man is accused of entering vacant rental properties, staging the property for rent, and collecting money from unsuspecting...
A Superior Court Justice in Ontario had strong words for the Provincial Government and the Landlord and Tenant Board after presiding over an outrageous case of tenant abuse. "My recent experience sitting as a single judge of this Court to hear motions has convinced me...
Police have warned landlords to watch for a scam involving student rentals. Niagara Regional Police Service in Ontario says that every year it receives calls from landlords who have been defrauded, and asks that landlords take steps to protect themselves. Similar...
The 2013 rent increase guideline for Manitoba landlords is 1 per cent. The guideline becomes effective Jan. 1, 2013, however, it is the same guideline figure as in 2012. Manitoba's Residential Tenancies Act requires that tenants must be given proper written notice at...
Q: I have a tenant that resides in a shared apartment with 3 other tenants. She is so messy and abusive verbally that she has chased 3 of my tenants away. When I found out she was intimidating people by threats, I confronted her about this and she started getting...
If a pet is going to cause damage to a rental property, it will most likely be when it's home alone. While owners enjoy a little holiday rest and relaxation, their animals don't like the sudden change in routine. It seems each pet has its own way distinct way...
Sweltering temperatures and dry conditions have created the perfect storm for pest populations. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns that the especially hot temperatures much of the country has experienced this summer are leading to increased...
By Bill Biko The problem many beginning investors have is the pressure to just fill the space. They have a vacancy and they have pending mortgage payments, so their first thought is to get someone in that property and get that flow out outbound cash stopped. This path...
The allowable residential tenancy rent increase for British Columbia for 2013 is 3.8 per cent. By comparison, rent increases for 2012 were capped at 4.3. The annual allowable rent increase for conventional residential tenancies is determined by the formula set out...
Many factors go into the making of a profitable rental business. For landlords who are planning to stay in business for the long term, a good reputation becomes a valuable tool. Consider the traits that take a landlord from mediocre to masterful: Responsible Being a...
Does your lease minimize tenant disputes, or incite them? That's a question every landlord should ask before a tenant signs the lease. Each lease has a personality, and it sets the tone for the remainder of the tenancy. When push comes to shove, make sure your lease...
A tenant in Albany, New York was heralded as a hero last week for her quick thinking when a fire broke out in her roommate's bedroom. Firefighters say the woman had the presence of mind to shut the bedroom door before she fled the apartment. That simple action is...
A former tenant has admitted to federal officials that she stole her landlord's identity, and tried to run up expenses on the landlord's credit cards. The tenant was working for the IRS at the time, and used that role to access the landlord's personal data, according...
Wouldn't it be nice if you could spot a problem tenant before they cost you money by failing to pay rent or causing damage to your rental property? Tenants who disrespect rules are highly likely to become problem tenants. How do you tell if an applicant is a...
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a financially-strapped landlord to pay $1,100 to a tenant who never paid rent. The man left the rental voluntarily, but he filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal claiming that he was the victim of discrimination....
Lawmakers in Toronto have introduced a measure that may require landlords there to install air conditioning. Because the weather over the past two years has been characterized by an increased number of hotter days in May and June, the measure would ease the current...
Leasing a rental property is not unlike the Olympic Games -- some contests are so close the participants are difficult to distinquish, while in others, there is a clear front-runner. And, like any competition, shopping for a rental property is stressful for...
Short term rentals are gaining in popularity. This week, landlords in Atlantic City were granted a reprieve from a local ordinance that prevents short term leasing. Property owners successfully argued that they were entitled to the extra income that could be...
Over the past two years, a number of cities across the country have passed ordinances requiring rental property owners to live within city limits of their rentals, unless they designate a property manager or tenant agent to deal with city officials. The...
Summer is one of the most popular times of the year for people to bring home a new pet, and renters are among this pack of pet lovers. A survey conducted by Apartments.com found 43 percent of respondents are current pet owners, with more than a quarter planning on...
