The rental market in Ontario has remained somewhat deregulated over the last few decades but that is rapidly changing. When the government implemented Bill 124, The Rental Fairness Act, 2017, it introduced the concept of a standard lease in Ontario. While most provinces in Canada have a standardized lease, Ontario doesn’t. Consequently, starting April...
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We’ve come across this issue several times in the last few years. Tenants will withhold payment of rent due to some issue that they believe is allegedly causing them difficulty to live in the property. Let’s get one thing straight here: Tenants are not permitted to withhold their rent. While there are very few...
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A lot of people will tell you what you should have present at your rental property, but many stay away from telling you what to avoid. As a property management company in Toronto, we have experienced a lot of things. Here’s our concise list of things to avoid at your property: Microwave Microwaves are...
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Are you aware that we record and publish a video walk through of your property? We believe that videos help prospective tenants review their experience with the property and they can now forward the link to their significant other if they weren’t able to attend. We’ve provided several tips below to help you prepare...
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Property managers are very important to the healthy operation of a rental property. There’s a lot that goes into managing a property, so property managers must be detail oriented, organized and have excellent communication skills. Here’s what they do: Advertise and Show Properties for Rent Advertising a property properly can make the difference between...
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10 Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Home Fall can be both an enjoyable but messy time of year – leaves are falling, the temperature is getting colder and this means that your to do list is growing. Follow these tips in the fall to enjoy a safe and sound winter. Rake the Leaves While...
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We understand that life is extremely busy – however, we are a big fan of efficiency and that’s why it’s important to budget the right amount of time for our meeting. Usually, a walk through of your property, including photography, questions and answers will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The more information you...
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Toronto’s rental market is booming! Let’s be honest. Who would’ve believed this when prices were starting to soar only a few years ago. As a landlord, your single biggest objective is to attain the highest rent possible year after year. Prior to September 1, 2017. We’ve increased rents to keep up with the cost...
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Joseph is a very loyal client and happens to be quite camera friendly. After a couple of years of working with Joseph, we asked him if he would mind providing a review of our company on Google. In typical Joseph style he took it to a step further and made us a video. We...
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Evictions can be long, unpleasant experiences. Personal issues often get in the way of smooth evictions and often draw the process out longer. That’s exactly why you need a good property management company behind you who can represent your interests and move on quickly. There are formalities that must be adhered to in order...
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