When renting out a property, it’s important to start off on the right foot with your new tenants. A good landlord and tenant relationship could make all the difference in the protection of your property and the entire leasing process. Being polite to y...

If you’re interested in getting into the rental property game in Canada, but don’t live there, you’re probably wondering how to go about it. Is it even possible to become a landlord in Canada if you don’t live there? The simple answer is, yes it’s poss...

 You've sent the notice to end tenancy, they accepted it, then they moved out, now what? We’ve already discussed how to go about ending the rental agreement, but what happens once that’s over? So far, we’ve covered how to get started as a landlord,...

Prior to ending a fixed term tenancy, it is the responsibility of the landlord and tenant to either re-negotiate the terms of the rental agreement or to terminate the tenancy agreement upon its end date. Ending A Fixed Term Tenancy A tenant who give...

Now that we’ve covered tenancy basics let’s discuss how to be better prepared for tenant problems that may arise during your time as a landlord. You have to make sure your building is fully up-to-date with codes and policies and, if not, that you make...

Attracting and retaining good tenants isn’t always a walk in the park. In fact, the cost of getting rid of bad tenants can be quite expensive. Frequent repairs, vacant home expenses, and your own personal time and effort can quickly rack up. That’s why it...

Dealing with difficult tenants can make your job as a landlord incredibly hard. And let’s face it; if you don’t do a bang-up job screening them out, these bad tenants can slide into your property. Some will play ridiculously loud music to the wee hours of...

On October 26, 2017, the B.C. government introduced changes to the Residential Tenancy Act related to the use of vacating clause in a fixed term residential tenancy agreement. It is a clause that requires the tenants to move out or sign a new lease at the...

Where is home for you? As a tenant, you will want to find your ideal home. Some people enjoy certain characteristics such as wood floors or marble countertops. Others look at practicality, like how will my house benefit my portfolio in future years....

Winter can be the bugbear for gardeners but if you follow these landscaping tips then you’ll have a garden to be proud of. With lots of ways to leave your garden looking stunning, even over winter, these landscape design tips will keep your garden look...