How to Prepare Your Rental for a New Tenant The tenant is coming! The tenant is coming! Thanks to the listing you created on Rentfaster.ca, you have found a new trustworthy tenant for your home faster than ever! Now that you have decided which person is best suited to live in your home, it is…
Little Things that Make Rentfaster.ca the Best Rental Site for Tenants Looking for a home can be a daunting process – you want to find the perfect home for you, but you have to figure out which is the best rental site to use! You are putting your trust in potential landlords, and you want…
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Screening for Good Tenants If you are a landlord, you probably have dealt with less than ideal tenants. We have all heard the horror stories of the tenants from hell who ruin our furniture and destroy our property. Having bad tenants can be a never ending…
Who is in Charge of Shoveling Snow at a Rental? And Other Outdoor Maintenance Questions It’s here. The time for snow angels, hot chocolate, and snowmen has come! With the cold weather also comes a number of outdoor maintenance requirements. You need to ensure your rental is ready for the snow and is being maintained!…
Leases, Why Are They Important And What Needs To Be Included? Guest Blog: Jeff Kahane, Kahane Law Office Before a landlord or tenant can rent out or occupy a house, a tenancy agreement (lease) must be agreed upon by both parties to outline the rules of the tenancy. This agreement can be either verbal…
Residential Tenancies Act ( RTA) If you are renting in Alberta, please be aware that the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is in place to protect you as a renter. The RTA sets out rights and responsibilities for both the tenants and the landlords. To view the RTA go to the Service Alberta website at www.servicealberta.ca>Landlords/tenants>Legislation.…