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Smart Landlord Strategies for 2021

by TVS | Sep 21, 2020 | Tenant Screening

It appears landlords and tenants will continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for several more months. As the end of the year approaches, it's important to consider strategies needed to adapt to today's challenges: Tenant Screening in the Age of COVID-19 Eviction moratoriums or no, at some point soon there is going to be an onslaught of evictions for nonpayment of rent. Evicted tenants will be back in the market alongside those applicants who have been making rent payments. Your...

TOPA Laws Move Forward Despite Shortcomings

by TVS | Sep 21, 2020 | Rental Property Management Tips

Landlords in Massachusetts are lobbying their state legislature to reject a...

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Will Your Next Tenant Pay Rent?

by TVS | Sep 14, 2020 | Tenant Screening

Emergency orders surrounding the pandemic have forced landlords to accept...

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Provinces Announce Rent Increase Limits for 2021

by TVS | Sep 14, 2020 | Rental Property Management Tips

British Columbia The annual allowable rent increase for 2021 in British...

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3-Strikes Rental Law Challenged

by TVS | Oct 28, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

In recent years, a number of cities have passed nuisance rental ordinances designed to deter crime by focusing on rental properties. Often referred to as "3-strikes" laws, these ordinances penalize landlords when tenants commit crimes. While the intent of these...

Do We Have to Allow Companion Animals Poolside?

by TVS | Oct 28, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Q: Do we have to allow companion animals poolside and in the clubhouse? We have a no pets policy and feel that the animal must be allowed in the residence but why should all unit owners have to be in the company of their companion animal when enjoying the common...

5 Common Eviction Regrets

by TVS | Oct 14, 2013 | Eviction Strategies

Evicting a tenant is never fun, and seldom easy. But it is a necessary evil, and an integral part of property management. Evictions present a special set of challenges. One of the best ways to meet those challenges is to listen to those who have endured the process...

Bad Tenant Seeks Good Home: Will It Be Yours?

by TVS | Oct 14, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Talk about the tenant from hell. A Calgary landlord just got her rental property back after a two-year fight. The tenant, who has been associated with the Freemen-on-the-Land movement, had claimed the property as his sovereign embassy. The landlord told one news...

Landlord Tips: Prioritizing Your Property’s Maintenance Needs

by TVS | Oct 14, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Maintenance and repair dollars have to stretch a long way if a rental property is going to remain profitable. There's not much margin for error when it comes to deciding how to spend those maintenance dollars. One way to determine the right course for your property...

New Online Property Management Tool Suits Small Landlords

by TVS | Oct 14, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Vancouver-based Pendo Rent announced the launch of its free online service for landlords and property owners that promises “renting done right.” The platform empowers owners to easily manage their rental properties, with a live dashboard providing an at-a-glance...

How to Spot an Applicant’s Previous Eviction

by TVS | Sep 30, 2013 | Tenant Screening

One of the worst nightmares for any landlord is suffering through a “Tenant from Hell” experience, with months of unpaid rent, damages, and finally, an eviction. But what adds insult to injury? Finding out somewhere down the road (oftentimes in court) that your tenant...

Tips for Setting Up a Tenant File

by TVS | Sep 30, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Documentation is one of the most important words in property management. Good record keeping saves the day when it comes to winning a tenant dispute, or tracking and analyzing the profitability of your rental property. Proper documentation begins when you first...

5 Common Eviction Regrets

by TVS | Sep 30, 2013 | Eviction Strategies

Evicting a tenant is never fun, and seldom easy. But it is a necessary evil, and an integral part of property management. Evictions present a special set of challenges. One of the best ways to meet those challenges is to listen to those who have endured the process, ...

Landlords: How to Prioritize Your Property’s Maintenance Needs

by TVS | Sep 30, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Maintenance and repair dollars have to stretch a long way if a rental property is going to remain profitable. There's not much margin for error when it comes to deciding how to spend those maintenance dollars. One way to determine the right course for your property...

How to Spot an Applicant With a Previous Eviction

by TVS | Sep 23, 2013 | Tenant Screening

One of the worst nightmares for any landlord is suffering through a "Tenant from Hell" experience, with months of unpaid rent, damages, and finally, an eviction. But what adds insult to injury? Finding out somewhere down the road (oftentimes in court) that your tenant...

How to Set Up a Tenant File

by TVS | Sep 23, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Documentation is one of the most important words in property management. Good record keeping saves the day when it comes to winning a tenant dispute, or tracking and analyzing the profitability of your rental property. Proper documentation begins when you first...

Landlords Beware: Bed Bugs Thrive in Fall

by TVS | Sep 23, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Despite government plans designed to keep bed bugs at bay, these pests continue to be a growing concern for rental property owners. According to the experts at Toronto-based City & Country Pest Control, bed bugs outbreaks can get worse as students go back to...

Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board Announces Rule Change

by TVS | Sep 23, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Beginning October 1, 2013, Social Justice Tribunals Ontario is introducing new Common Rules of Procedure that will apply to all tribunals, including the Landlord and Tenant Board. Landlord tenant disputes also will be subject to the Landlord and Tenant Board Specific...

Judge Says Landlord’s Fees Illegal

by TVS | Sep 16, 2013 | Rental Forms

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...

How Much Does Lease-Breaking Tenant Owe Landlord?

by TVS | Sep 16, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Q: I signed a lease with a new tenant last month. The tenant was about to move in, and then decided not to. Now, the tenant wants me to return the last month’s rent and leave. Can they do that? Do I owe them that? I feel that they need to pay me two months to cover 60...

4 Rules for Raising Rent

by TVS | Sep 16, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Rent increases are the mainstay of profitable rentals. For the largest rental markets -- like New York City or Los Angeles, raising rent may not be an option. In rent control cities, landlords must follow the letter of the law when it comes to increasing rent. With...

Tenant Emergency Preparedness: Emergency Kits With a Fun Twist

by TVS | Sep 16, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Complaints are piling up in Colorado as tenants affected by floods turn to landlords for help. If landlords are slow to respond, tenants go to news agencies and public officials to complain. This latest natural disaster underscores the importance of having an...

Eliminating Common Leasing Mistakes

by TVS | Sep 9, 2013 | Rental Forms

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...

How Much Does Lease-Breaking Tenant Owe Landlord?

by TVS | Sep 9, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Q: I signed a lease with a new tenant last month. The tenant was about to move in, and then decided not to. Now, the tenant wants me to return the last month’s rent and leave. Can they do that? Do I owe them that? I feel that they need to pay me two months to cover 60...

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