After a spike in complaints over serious delays at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board, Ontario's Ombudsman announced an investigation to address the problem. According to Ombudsman Paul Dubé, complaints about long wait times in obtaining hearings and decisions by...

The rental vacancy rate continues to decline across Canada, according to CMHC's latest Rental Market Report. The average vacancy rate for all unit sizes currently is 2.2%, the lowest figure since 2002, as demand continues to outpace supply. CMHC points to the 1.5%...

Rental leasing trends for 2020 are revealing a few surprises: Tenants Prefer Face-to-Face Property Tours The latest technology allows apartment-seekers to tour properties on their own. That has never been a good idea for landlords. Self-guided tours are a lost...

A British Columbia landlord was able to stave off a claim by his tenant who wanted over $9,000 in damages -- including loss of furnishings, hotel stays, meals, a temporary rental, two month's rent, moving costs, and hydro -- because of mould in the unit. The tenant...

Toronto is moving forward with its plans to limit short-term rentals, including overnight vacation listings on Airbnb, to principal residences only. The registration bylaw was passed in 2018, but enforcement was paused after a legal challenge brought by landlords of...

Rents are rising and will likely continue to accelerate in 2020, that according to the latest Market Report from Zillow. Apartment rents grew 2.3% year-over-year, driving the median U.S. rent up to $1,600 per month. At the same time, housing values showed the lowest...

A U.S. Court of Appeals last week passed down a ruling broadening the liability that landlords face for racial discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. The court found that a landlord could be liable for discrimination under the FHA for failing to resolve a dispute...

Reducing liabilities is an important part of maintaining profitable rentals. Winter comes with its own set of risks, so take a moment and consider how you can avoid these common cold-weather liabilities: Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Minimal...

Vancouver lawmakers have approved a new rental-zoning policy designed to increase the number of rental home available in the city by easing density restrictions. The new policy will allow four-storey townhomes and apartment buildings on side streets and provides for...

Toronto City Council unanimously adopted a colour-coded rating system modeled after the DineSafe restaurant rating program. Apartment buildings will be subject to inspection, and beginning in March 2020, these rating cards must be displayed for prospective tenants. It...