Tag: landlord
8 Secrets to Happy Long-term Tenants
Landlords long for perfect tenants, but once they find them, how do they keep them? Find out the secret to happy, long-term tenants in this post.
Signing Legal Contracts [Infographic]
Learn the basics of signing legal contracts for your own protection and understanding, including when, where, and how to sign your name in a legal agreement.
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Accept Rent Payments
The form of payment you accept as a landlord may seem like a small detail, but it’s a very important one. Here are the most common ways tenants pay rent, and the pros and cons of each payment method.
How to Prepare Your Home for Every Season [Infographic]
For homeowners, each new season brings new responsibilities. Find out how to prepare your home for anything in this infographic.
Winterizing Your Rental Property: A Guide for Landlords
We all know that it's important to prepare for winter, but getting your rental property ready is a whole different process. Find out what you need to do to get your investment property, and your tenants, ready for the season...
Setting up a Secondary Suite in Your Basement
Before you can lease out your basement to tenants, it must pass certain legal specifications to be deemed habitable, including fire and electrical safety, zoning by-laws, building codes and other municipal requirements.