As a renter, it’s easy to overlook tenant insurance. After all, if you’re careful and responsible, what’s the worst that could happen? Unfortunately, we learned the hard way that unforeseen disasters can strike at any time—and without insurance, the financial and personal toll can be significant. Our Experience: A Costly Pipe Leak A number of […] MORE
Legal cannabis means changes for tenants and landlords. Navigating new legislation can be tricky, but getting ahead of the issue can help you take the high road. With governments around North America preparing to pass some game-changing legislation, you might be wondering what it means for your rental property. What are tenants legally allowed […] MORE
Tired of playing ‘catch me if you can’ with tenants? Try an easier way to collect rent on time. MORE
Millennials: to know them is to love them... and if you want to keep them as tenants, there are a few secrets you should know. MORE
The day your tenant moves out can be riddled with stress: that moment you find scratches in the hardwood, a hole in the wall or the water damage in the ceiling. If you’ve got another tenant lined up, you may need to do immediate repairs in a day, or less. There are a few simple steps […] MORE
Dealing with a difficult tenant can be challenging and stressful, especially if you’ve got a life outside of being a landlord. This week, we share one landlord’s frustrating (and on-going) experience, and his advice for other landlords looking to avoid all the drama. Moving to Kelowna had always been a dream for Derek*, a […] MORE
You need to get in touch with your tenant about a minor matter regarding your rental property. It’s not urgent, but you’d like to get it handled this week. So you send your tenant an email…and nothing for several days. You follow up with a text message…and get an almost instant reply. What gives? If […] MORE
Last week on the blog, we discussed several strategies that landlords can use to encourage renters to pay their rent on time. Unfortunately, there are always a handful of tenants who push the limit by sending their rent in late, or worse, stop paying rent altogether. Here are our tips for dealing with overdue rent […] MORE
Dealing with late rental payments can be a frustrating and emotional experience for landlords. Not only does it risk disrupting your cash flow, in a worst-case scenario, it may lead to an expensive and drawn-out eviction process. Here are our tips on getting your tenants to pay their rent on time: Start Early It’s crucial to […] MORE