Many 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 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 ...
Continue ReadingBuying a multi-unit, meaning a building with five or more units, can be a great opportunity for investing in real estate. But before diving in, it’s important to know everything that’s involved with such a purchase, and the requirements that come with it. Here’s my advice if you’re interested in ...
Continue ReadingRules for rent increase In most cases, the rent for a residential unit can be increased 12 months after either: the last rent increase the date the tenancy begins The landlord must give a tenant written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days before it takes effect. The proper forms for this notice ...
Continue ReadingAs multi-generational families are opting to live under one roof, homeowners may want to renovate to accommodate this growing demographic. Here are some tips to create an inviting home, while also maintaining universal appeal for all occupants regardless of age. Keep your options open When planning renos, keep your floor ...
Continue ReadingCreating a second suite can help investors: increase rental income, improve property cash flow, support multi-generational living, and enhance long-term property value. However, many investors underestimate the complexity involved in converting a property into a legal and properly functioning second suite. A second suite project may involve: zoning review, building ...
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