Can a Property Manager Evict a Tenant?
Posted on Nov 20, 2023 in Landlord Advice
Can a property manager evict a tenant? The short answer is yes, but the explanation is much more complicated than a simple yes or no answer.A property owner or property manager who tries to evict a tenant without cause is going to face legal trouble. A property owner can also decide how much they want to delegate to property managers to ensure they...
A Tenant Screening Checklist for Landlords
Posted on Oct 23, 2023 in Landlord Advice
Are you rolling the dice every time you select a new tenant? Gambling with your property can be stressful and financially risky. That's where a comprehensive tenant screening checklist comes into play.Not only does it help you filter through your tenant options, but it also ensures you're in compliance with Canadian laws. An effective checklist str...
Rental Verification: How to Legally Run a Tenant Background Check
Posted on Jul 24, 2023 in Landlord Advice
One of the top priorities of a landlord is making sure that they have reliable tenants. These are people that generally will pay their rent on time and not cause trouble in the neighborhood.
In Canada, about five million people are renters.With that big of a pool to choose from, some landlords may choose to have a tighter tenant screening process. F...
BC Residential Tenancy Agreement: Rights and Obligations of Landlords
Posted on May 29, 2023 in Landlord Advice
Did you know landlords in much of British Columbia can earn a consistent income and get significant appreciation? Despite the province's high cost of living, earning potential and property value appreciation are excellent.
When it comes to renting a property in British Columbia (BC), both landlords and tenants have specific rights and obligations ou...
Serving Eviction Notices: How to Properly Notify Tenants
Posted on May 29, 2023 in Landlord Advice
British Columbia has the highest eviction rate in Canada. If you're a landlord, it's not unlikely that you'll end up having to evict a tenant one day as well.
Eviction can be stressful for all involved parties, and it can also be tough to understand. We're here with a bit of eviction advice that can help you determine whether you can evict your tena...
BC Rent Freeze in Place
Posted on Nov 10, 2020 in Landlord Advice
As NDP promised, prior to being elected again as the BC government, rent increases have now been frozen and will not be valid until July 10th 2021.
What does this mean for your rental?
Currently, the government has announced that any rent increases that were suppose to begin December 1st 2020 onward are now void. If your tenant does pay the rent incr...