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Unfortunately, noisy tenants, noisy neighbors, and noisy pets are commonplace issues for landlords and neighbors. It’s not just an annoyance; legally, tenants and property owners have the right to quiet enjoyment of their property. So, which part of quiet enjoyment is your responsibility as the landlord, and how much of it falls under municipal legislation? …
Noisy tenants, neighbors, pets & cars – who’s responsible? Read More »
The Residential Tenancies Act or the RTA is a law that governs the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Alberta. Once you rent out your property to a tenant, you become a landlord and there are rules that you must follow. Under the RTA, both landlords and tenants have rights. The RTA’s rental …
The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) – Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities Read More »
Property insurance, once you have it if anything happens, you’re covered, right? Maybe yes, maybe no. Two years ago, the basement in my rental property in Fort McMurray flooded. I called insurance company A and filed a claim. Restoration of the basement suite was in the 30K range, and I was relieved my policy covered the cost. …
Property Insurance – my experience filing insurance claims Read More »
What’s clean to you may not be clean to someone else and vice versa. From my decade-plus years as a landlord, I’ve discovered most potential tenants will tell you they are “clean” people. All potential tenants also tell me they have a well-behaved pet that doesn’t make any noise or smell or destroy the property/yard. …
What’s clean? Setting your rental cleaning standards Read More »
Rental scams are constant in the landlording business. Certain rental scams pop up from time to time with varying names from differing countries. Meet Ann Groh Unfortunate “Ann” found us in Kijiji, where I was advertising a property. She is often found on Kijiji, trying to solve her perpetual homelessness in many states and provinces. …