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...
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...
4 Kinds of Rental References to Ask for as a Landlord As a landlord, you don’t have a lot of options when it comes to getting to know someone before they move into your home. You can do a security check and ask for payment documents, but when it comes to their...
Walkthrough Checklist: Everything a Landlord Should Look for on a Walkthrough Renting out your home involves a lot of trust. You need to trust that you have selected the right tenant to take care of your property while they live in it. While it is common...
10 Questions to Ask a Potential Tenant It is common for renters to be cautious when renting as they are hesitant about moving into a new place. On the other hand, it is also crucial for landlords to be cautious and take action towards finding the best tenant....
What Your Landlord is Responsible For (and What You Need to Cover!) “What am I responsible for?” This is a question asked by every person who rents for the first time. The rules and regulations of responsibility are not always laid out as clearly as we would...
