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As passed by the City of Ottawa in September 2020, effective the 31st of August 2021, the new "Rental Housing Property Management By-law"...

Are you ready for the March 1st changes to the Ontario Standard Lease Agreement?

Building a rental development? Our team specializes in working with developers to fill new construction rental buildings where it be as a...

When it comes to multi-family properties, it can be difficult to figure out which responsibilities are the landlord's and which are the...

Fall is the perfect time to catch up on all the housework that has to be done in order for your property to be ready for winter. Read...

For those involved in real estate rentals, deciding the next step for your property has never been this crucial. Even as cities are...

Landlords and renters across Ontario - you definitely want to read this! The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, will...

If you’re planning to rent out your property or extra space, it’s important to collect landlord tips, so you can have a successful...

A tenant may have a genuine reason as to why they've stopped paying their rent. It's best to sit down with them and try to resolve the...

Today's landlords and property owners currently face a clash between rising rental demand, changing regulations, declining profits and a...

Just because real estate prices seem to have hit a temporary ceiling in many countries around the world doesn’t mean that profits from...

In times of crisis, it’s easy to neglect your mental health. People are concentrating more on the financial side of the situation: trying...

When you own or manage a rental property, your success hinges on renting out the property at a rate that earns you a profit. But how do...

As a landlord, you will get periodic requests for reference letters from previous renters. Other landlords like yourself seek these...

There’s so much more to being a landlord than simply collecting rent! Building a great relationship with your tenants is crucial - after...

Preparing your rental for a new tenant always takes a bit of planning. With the country still in the midst of a global pandemic, it may...

Due to increased travel and globalization, the spread of bed bugs has been on the rise for the past couple of decades. As a landlord,...

Podcasts are very big these days - they are a great, fun way to learn about all sorts of things. Whether you’re a new or experienced...

During this unprecedented time, aspects of our daily lives are changing continuously. As a landlord, it is important to recognize that...

One unit down! Remember that gross 70's bungalow from a couple months back... well it's had quite the face-lift! From dingy and dark to...

Did you know we also offer renovation project management services to our clients? Watch as we convert this gross 70’s bungalow into two...

Landlords : do you find yourself unsure of the difference between tenant damage and regular wear & tear in your rental properties? Here’s...

Let’s face it; we aren’t all professional copywriters. So how do you make your rental ads stand out? This article is super helpful in...

As a result of COVID-19 and the measures that are being taken to minimize risks, the real estate market is being forced to change tactics...

Due to the current health situation, many people are now working from home instead of going into the office. Although it might sound...

By-Ward Market multiplex: from run down to sought after! (Unit 2) BEFORE AFTER

By-Ward Market multiplex: from run down to sought after! (Unit 1) BEFORE AFTER

Apartment hunting and worried about COVID-19? During this stressful time we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all our...

During these uncertain times we all have many questions how best to adapt to the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are...

Interested in renting out your property? There are a lot of things to consider before making the decision to become a landlord. Check out...

Have you recently made the jump to being a landlord? There are a lot of things to keep in mind, including maintenance for your rental...

Thinking of leaving your rental apartment before the end of your lease? You might want to consider doing some research on lease penalties...