The 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 ReadingMany tenants wonder whether they need the assistance of a REALTOR® when searching for a property to lease. The answer depends largely on the type of property involved, the complexity of the transaction, and the tenant’s experience. While some tenants successfully locate and lease properties on their own, others find ...
Continue ReadingRental properties can generate long-term wealth, steady cash flow and financial security. However, successful property ownership involves much more than collecting rent each month. Landlords must navigate complex legislation, respond to maintenance issues, screen prospective tenants, protect their investment and ensure they remain compliant with constantly evolving regulations. While many ...
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 ...
Continue ReadingAfter a tenant completes a one-year residential lease, can a landlord legally require them to sign another fixed-term agreement or vacate the property? Short answer (in Ontario): No — the tenant does not have to sign another one-year lease, and the landlord generally cannot require them to move out just ...
Continue ReadingDiversity Diversity refers to the presence of difference in any given setting. In context of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work, we are often referring to diversity of identity. Diversity of identity refers to several aspects of our identity that make up who we are. Some examples of identity factors ...
Continue ReadingDo you know about Ontario’s fair housing laws? Hey landlords, this one’s for you! Think of the fair housing laws as a set of rules to make sure everyone gets a fair chance when looking for housing. It means no one is left out or treated badly because of who ...
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