What are your options when you suspect your tenant is committing crimes? One Vancouver landlord has discovered there are no easy solutions. This landlord has been approached by prospective renters who say his tenant is going online and advertising a vacant rental...

A recent appellate decision upheld a ruling that a property manager holding himself out as a legal representative is not allowed to appear before the courts or tribunals in Ontario. The case clarifies new licensing rules allowing paralegals to represent landlords in...

If there is one universal problem that plagues virtually every landlord it’s tenants who pay late. Late rent interrupts needed cash flow, and can force a landlord to make mortgage payments late, incurring extra costs. A late-paying tenant presents a more systemic...

After being scammed by professional tenants, landlords in British Columbia are renewing their call for a bad tenant registry. A news investigation, prompted by complaints from area landlords, found that in one case a pair of professional tenants have lived "nearly...

A landlord in Calgary says he had no choice but to sue his former tenants to recover $105,000 in losses caused from a grow operation in the rental property. The landlord explained in the news that, while at least one tenant was convicted and ordered to pay...

If there is one universal problem that plagues virtually every landlord it's tenants who pay late. Late rent interrupts needed cash flow, and can force a landlord to make mortgage payments late, incurring extra costs. Even more problematic, a late-paying tenant...

A 52-year-old California woman has been sentenced to jail for scamming several landlords out of tens of thousands of dollars. The Santa Clara District Attorney's office that handled the prosecution warned landlords that rental scams are on the rise due to the...

The overall intent of the companion animal rules is straightforward: Landlords are required to waive pet policies as a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability. But, in practice, these rules can be difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to the...

A solid rental application and lease agreement lead the way for a successful tenancy. Unfortunately, these tools are only as good as the information provided by the tenant. That’s why it's so important to verify the information received, starting with the very first...

The key to profitable rentals is attracting the best tenants, and having a successful property showing is instrumental to achieving that goal. The ideal tenant is someone who will care for the property. That means landlords need to find applicants who are picky about...

Every landlord has a different perspective on how to analyze the creditworthiness of  prospective tenants. Some landlords simply look at the credit score and make a judgement based upon that number. Others run a full credit report and carefully analyze line-by-line to...