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Earlier this year, the Supreme Court in British Columbia forced a landlord to forfeit two apartment buildings after marijuana grow operations were found on the properties. While the landlord had no specific knowledge regarding the operations, the court faulted him for...
The District of West Vancouver is considering a bylaw amendment that would make it easier for landlords to provide secondary suites. Currently, in order to have a secondary suite in West Vancouver, the owner must reside either in the principal dwelling or the suite....
Tenants live rent-free for three months before eviction enforced Ontario’s rental property owners say the rent dispute process is broken. Owners spend thousands of dollars a year providing free housing to tenants who have not paid their rent. They are asking the...
Maybe it's the endless sunshine, or the splendid scenery--maybe it's the multitude of golf courses. But one thing's for certain: Canadians are in love with Arizona. For nearly two years, there has been a one-million dollar luxury home sold to a Canadian buyer every...
After the shooting death of a 27-year-old realtor at an open house late last week, the head of the realty firm that she worked with issued a plea to other agents on Facebook, "I am asking that all of you immediately cancel any open houses you have scheduled over this...
Landlord associations offer valuable educational opportunities for landlords throughout Canada. Here are a few of the upcoming selections: British Columbia Apartment Owners and Managers Association Best Practices for Landlords Seminars 101--Tenant Screening &...
Maybe you've experienced this scenario. A tenant gives notice of a move-out, but quickly falls behind on proper planning. There are no moving trucks available on that busy weekend. Friends who promised to help don't show, and the tenant has trouble hauling some of the...
Catching a dishonest applicant before they become a new tenant is every landlord's goal because it is a crucial step to avoiding serious income loss through unpaid rent, damaged property, or time and money spent for an eviction. Unfortunately, some tenants are savvy...
Does the relationship you have with your tenants feel strained --even adversarial? If so, you're not alone. In fact, most landlords complain that renting out a property is an uphill battle, and they have to fight to get tenants to behave, pay on time, or respect the...
If you are interested in enjoying the beautiful weather in San Diego this summer while benefiting your rental property business, consider attending the Crime Free Rental Housing Conference on July 11-13. The Crime Free Multi-Family Housing Program began in 1992 when a...
Q: What are the rules regarding a landlord collecting an application fee? What if they don't order tenant screening reports on that applicant? What about charging each roommate? Application fees are okay as long they relate to actual costs incurred by the landlord...
Portland has 95. Chicago, 485. And the Denver area-- 518. What do these numbers represent? Bedbug sightings in rental properties. In 2006, a writer and computer programmer was bitten by bedbugs at a San Francisco hotel. That prompted him to set up a bedbug registry...
The Edmonton Apartment Association and Edmonton Police have teamed up to offer a Crime Free Multi-Housing Workshop on May 9 and 10. The Crime Free Rental Housing Program began in 1992 when a law enforcement officer sought a more effective and creative way to lower...
Ontario MPP Joyce Savoline, who last month attempted to push forward a measure to allow landlords there to collect damage deposits from tenants, is criticizing Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Bartolucci for being "out of touch" with landlords and tenants During...
Rental advertising does more than fill a vacancy--it can actually help you screen tenants. Using the principle "like attracts like", a landlord can send a message that will resonate with the good applicants, and scare off the bad ones. The trick is to make the...
In 2006, a writer and computer programmer was bitten by bedbugs. That prompted him to set up a bedbug registry to warn others who may share the same spaces. He says he did it out of vengeance-- but not against property owners. The registry was his revenge against...
Q: I own an 8-unit multifamily property that is rent stabilized. Long-term renters gain significantly since legal increases don't come anywhere close to market rent. One of my tenants moved out after 12 years and the current rent is about half of market rent. I want...
Q: Are there classes, online courses, or books that I can use to educate myself on the laws and do's and don'ts of how to handle different tenant issues that come up?- TVS Landlord Start with a Good Overview One of the best ways to get an overview of the issues facing...
We recently received an inquiry from a renter in California that highlights the difficulties in screening tenants and leasing when an applicant is not a U.S. citizen: Here's the question: "I recently applied to rent a home in California and was denied tenancy. On the...
Cities across the country appear to be taking a page from the same playbook when it comes to noise complaints. Out-of-control student partying is prompting college towns across the country to look to landlords to stop the noise, trash and disruption that occurs in...
