Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful property management, benefiting both landlords who manage their own properties and those who contract third-party managers. Whether it’s explaining lease terms, responding to maintenance requests, or negotiating rent increases, clear and proactive communication fosters positive landlord-tenant relationships, prevents misunderstandings, and streamlines...

As of January 1, 2025, landlords in the City of Hamilton face significant changes when it comes to conducting renovations or repairs that require tenants to vacate rental units. The Renovation Licence and Relocation By-law 24-055 aims to curb bad faith evictions, also known as renovictions, by introducing new licensing requirements.

Overview of the Renovation Licence and Relocation By-law

The new by-law...

The City of Toronto has made progress in its housing efforts with its Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentives stream, a program aimed at expanding the city’s rental housing supply. This initiative forms part of the city’s larger commitment to enable the construction of 20,000 rental homes by the end of 2026, addressing critical housing shortages.

The Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentives stream...