Landlords have several responsibilities when renting a home and many have to do with the safety of their tenants. Certain systems must be included in the home in order to comply with local regulations. It is up to the property owners to take the steps required. Whether you are considering renting your home for vacationing…
One of the latest trends that’s receiving a lot of attention in the media is the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is a term used to describe the ability to connect a device to the Internet to collect data on things like temperature, lighting and the presence of people. The idea is to make everyday…
This article is about property management tips primarily aimed at landlords to help them find tenants more quickly get higher rents or a better yield or return on your property. Specifically in this article I’d like to address what happens at the end of the tenancy. Avoid ‘voids’: So-called ‘voids’ in a tenancy are the…
If you are reading this you are one of two types of people. You are either a landlord curious of finding out what landlord stereotype you fall under or you are a tenant trying to workout if there are other landlords like the one you currently have. Either way here are the top landlord stereotypes…
What is an illegal unit or also known as illegal apartment? Typically, an illegal in-law unit or illegal apartment is one that was built without permits, or one in which the rooms were constructed with the blessing of the building inspector, but with the kitchen or stove put in afterwards. Another way to determine this…