Tag: lease agreement
10 Signs You Should Update Your Lease
How often should a landlord update the terms of their lease? Whether you have recently remodeled a unit or wish to adjust the lease length, here are 10 situations when you should review your rental contract.
The Real Cost of Renting: How Much Can You Afford?
The price of rent is only one of many costs you need to factor into your budget when choosing a property to rent. Here is a list of additional expenses to think about before you decide to move in.
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.
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.
Choosing the Best Neighborhood to Purchase Real Estate
Location means everything in real estate. To make sure you are investing your money wisely, look for homes in a good neighborhood with access to public transport and low crime rate.
Leasing Property to Family Members: Do’s and Don’ts
Much like any arrangement that mixes business and personal life, renting to family or friends has the potential to cause disputes if you do not set rules and expectations from the beginning.