10 Questions to Ask a Potential Landlord Renting a home involves a lot of trust on both the landlord’s part and the renter’s. There are many different topics to discuss to ensure that both parties are on the same page. When a tenant does not ask enough...
5 Maintenance Tasks Every Landlord Should Prioritize For Long Term Property Value As a landlord, maintaining your property isn't just about ensuring the comfort of your tenants. It's also about safeguarding and increasing the long-term value of your investment....
30 Questions Every Landlord Should Ask Applicants Before They Sign A Lease As a responsible landlord, ensuring that you find the right tenant for your rental property is of utmost importance. By asking the right questions during the tenant application process,...
Understanding Rent Increases and Rent Assistance for Alberta Landlords As a landlord in Alberta, it's essential to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding rent increases to ensure a smooth and legal renting process. Rentfaster.ca is here to guide you...
Turning Your Home into a Rental Property By: Julie Jeffery - DLC Elevation Mortgage You purchased your first home a few years ago. Maybe you recently married and you both own a home. Or you are single and area ready to move to a new home. Congrats! That’s great news....
Residential Tenancy Agreements – Rental Contract Before you move into your new rental accommodations, you should sign a lease or tenancy agreement/ contract with your new landlord (available on Rentfaster if the landlord does not have one). Talk with your landlord,...
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...
Rental Documents You Need When Renting Your Home The process of renting a home is a busy one! You need to take photos of your home (or hire Rentfaster to for $35), list your rental, find the perfect tenant, and, most importantly, ensure that all rental documents are...
What You Need to Know About Security Deposits Landlords usually ask tenants for a security deposit, sometimes called a damage deposit. It can not be more than one month’s rent at the time the tenancy starts. The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) limits the maximum...
