Whether you’re a sophisticated landlord with numerous properties or have just acquired your first rental property; the goal of every property owner is to maximize rental income, and minimize operating expense. Property management can offer professional oversight of your property and ensure the long-term success of the landlord and tenant. 1) Eliminating Vacancy Property managers often have an in-depth knowledge of leasing activity within a given marketplace. This means knowin

As of October 17th, 2018, the use of non-medical, or recreational cannabis has officially been legalized in Canada. While the Federal Government has established certain laws across the Country, much of the planning has been left to the Provinces and Territories. For the purposes of this article, when we refer to Provincial law, we are referencing specifically those laws in Ontario. Similar to alcohol, the laws surrounding cannabis consumption vary from Province to Province. A

F ew building components are more critical to the overall functionality of a property than the roof system. The roof controls water penetration, air and heat flow, vapour diffusion, as well as overall protection. Weather and exposure to UV radiation from sunlight are the main factors that cause roofs to age. In Canada, we face a particularly harsh climate with dramatic temperature fluctuations. This weather can in turn speed up the degradation of a roof. Bi-annual inspections

Lease agreements form the backbone for the business relationship between the landlord and tenant. They can be lengthy and onerous documents, where legal challenges can exist if careful review and consideration aren't given. However, when properly vetted, the lease establishes expectations and protects each party's interests. Below we have provided a few basic areas that warrant careful consideration when negotiating a lease agreement. It should be noted that a lease is a lega