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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Owning a rental property in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area while living abroad can be a daunting experience. That’s why you need a solid property management company to take care of your needs. We manage properties for landlords who live all over the world. We will walk you through the process, get you...
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Taking time to properly screen a tenant is the most important thing a landlord can do to avoid ending up with a professional tenant. A professional tenant will initially appear to be a great tenant. The majority of the time they will provide you with the information that you need but it is important...
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Every year we receive hundreds of application forms from tenants. Most of them are of superior quality with excellent credit, great employment and high income. A very important thing to examine before you rent out your property to someone is their employment letter. Generally, the employment letter should tell you when the person started...
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Credit reports can be a difficult task for most to read. Through the years we have developed a quick and easy way to scan through a credit report easily. Given the length of these reports sometimes, most landlords will just look at the credit score. You should always ask someone who is going to...
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