Rental Forms

According to a statement from the Association of Quebec Landlords (APQ), a new regulation regarding mandatory lease agreements will go into effect on February 24. The new lease form will include standard language regarding joint and several liability -- a rule that...

After choosing the right rental applicant and running a tenant background check, the next step for landlords is to present the new tenant with an ironclad lease agreement. That's why it is important to understand what it is that makes a strong lease. A lease agreement...

A landlord in British Columbia lost its bid to enforce a provision allowing it to recover a $1,000 move-in bonus offered to a tenant who later defaulted on rent. The case went before the Residential Tenancy Branch after the tenant's rent payments fell two months...

Joint and several liability gives landlords an important advantage when renting one unit to multiple tenants. 'Together and apart', the phrase means all tenants are liable, but any one tenant could be held accountable for the entire balance of rent or any other...

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...

Last week, an Iowa tenant was awarded nearly $11,000 in damages and attorneys fees from  her former landlord after a judge declared the landlord's leasing policies were illegal. The dispute arose after the tenant's father came to visit her at her apartment. He...

Each day, legal disputes arise between landlords and tenants. Some end with the landlord owing the tenant money, or unable to enforce the lease provisions. Following the best leasing practices will eliminate many of these disputes, and protect your legal rights as a...

Each day, legal disputes arise between landlords and tenants. Some of these disputes end with the landlord owing the tenant money, or unable to enforce the lease provisions. Follow the best leasing practices and protect your legal rights as a landlord: Make sure your...

Landlords tend to pour much of their time and attention into an ironclad lease agreement. That’s a wise investment. However, even an expertly drafted lease won’t help protect a landlord if the property is not being properly managed. While generally a written lease...