Selecting a tenant is one of the most important decisions a landlord will make during the life of an investment property. The quality of that decision can influence rental income, property condition, maintenance costs, legal compliance, tenant relationships, vacancy rates, and the overall financial performance of the property for months—or ...
Continue ReadingThe report from the Ontario Real Estate Association’s Presidential Advisory Group on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The overarching goal of the PAG is to identify where systemic racism occurs in the real estate and housing sectors… Over the past two years, a racial reckoning has taken place, triggered by a ...
Continue ReadingOn April 1, 2026, Mississauga joined Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Kitchener in adopting a municipal renoviction by-law. Mississauga’s Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law will come into effect on September 1, 2026. The new by-law introduces a municipal licensing framework for landlords undertaking certain major repairs or renovations that require ...
Continue ReadingThe Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the Housing Services Act, 2011, the Building Code Act, 1992 and repeals the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act. Originally posted on July 22, 2020 The changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) strengthen protections ...
Continue ReadingThe question is often asked: “Do I really need a REALTOR® to lease a property?” The honest answer is that many tenants successfully find rental properties on their own. The better question, however, is not whether a REALTOR® is required. It is whether professional representation can help a tenant make ...
Continue ReadingOwning a rental property can be a rewarding investment. Many landlords begin by managing their own properties, particularly when they own a single rental home or condominium. Others simply enjoy remaining directly involved in every aspect of the investment. There is certainly nothing wrong with self-managing a rental property. The ...
Continue ReadingMany landlords focus heavily on: rental income, occupancy, and minimizing vacancy. However, long-term rental success often depends just as much on: tenant selection, lease structure, documentation, communication, and operational risk management. Poor tenant screening or weak lease practices can create significant: financial loss, operational stress, tenant disputes, property damage, delayed ...
Continue ReadingIndustrial leasing decisions involve much more than simply filling vacant space. Industrial landlords often evaluate tenants based on: financial stability, operational compatibility, long-term business sustainability, property risk, and overall lease defensibility. In many industrial transactions, landlords are not simply selecting a tenant — they are selecting: a long-term operational partner, ...
Continue ReadingAre you thinking about investing in real estate to earn rental property income? Whether you invest in a residential or commercial building, there are several things to consider to make sure the property will generate a profit. Here’s what you need to take into account to determine how profitable an ...
Continue ReadingAdequate housing is essential to one’s sense of dignity, safety, inclusion and ability to contribute to the fabric of our neighbourhoods and societies[3]. As the Commission heard in this consultation, without appropriate housing it is often not possible to get and keep employment, to recover from mental illness or other ...
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