Using a written Tenancy Agreement is key to managing rental properties. At the same time, the lease is a crucial tool in tenant screening. An applicant's reaction when presented with a lease agreement can signal potential problems. For instance, the tenant who is...

If you think tenancy laws are complicated, you're in good company. As difficult as it is for landlords, tenants are more confused about their rights and responsibilities, especially when it comes to roommate rentals. Landlords need to take the lead by crafting...

A Montreal condo owner finds himself in a unique position: he's the only permanent resident in a nine-unit condo conversion. All the other units, he says, are being run as short-term vacation rentals. In a news report, he describes walking the halls with strangers,...

From anchor bolts to water leaks, nothing spells income loss for landlords like property damage. Some of this damage may be preventable. To the extent that it is not, landlords still must understand the best strategies for pursuing tenants who cause damage to a...

Unfortunately, security deposits disputes are a common occurrence. One of the reasons for this is that too many tenants fail to understand how deposits work. For instance: A security deposit is not last month's rent. Some tenants believe they don't owe rent for the...

One of the country's largest apartment managers, Aimco, is stepping up the pressure on vacation rental service Airbnb. Aimco announced that it recently beefed up its previously filed claims against Airbnb by asking for an injunction against the service, restitution...

Recently there has been much discussion and confusion, about how to deal with, or not, individuals who have a criminal record when applying for rent. Below is a link concerning...Office of General Counsel Guidance on Application of Fair Housing Act Standards to the...

When it comes to the profitability of your rental business, there is one situation where a rental application is far more important than a lease agreement. Even the strongest lease language may not help reduce income loss if the tenant leaves early. It is highly...

The neighbours knew. The police knew. But the landlord apparently was unaware that the rental property had become a drug den. Calgary police say they were called to the suburban property 40 times in six months, including calls to attend three overdoses. Police also...

The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance that requires landlords there to provide voter registration information to existing and new tenants. The measure, which was passed Council 6-0 and was signed by the mayor, goes into effect later this month. According to...

TVS has launched a sister website LandlordCreditBureau.com , and now is reporting rent payments to TransUnion Credit Bureau. Reporting to Experian and Equifax is being pursued. Rent payments are reported to TransUnion every 30 days. TVS members can report rent...

Landlords are split on the question of long-term versus short-term tenancies. On the one hand, long-term tenants -- those who stay more than a year -- allow landlords to minimize costs associated with advertising a new vacancy. On the other hand, long-term tenants can...

Landlords in Toronto were shocked to discover that their tenant's boyfriend had converted their upscale single-family home into a boarding facility for international students. According to a news report, the landlords found out about the situation only after being...