Different Types of Rental Agreements No matter where you are in your renting journey, you will come across different types of rental agreements. Many variables contribute to which contract would be best for you. In this blog, we discuss the most common lease...
Everything You Need to Know About Tenant Insurance During the excitement of moving into your new apartment, insurance is often overlooked and forgotten. It is a crucial asset that ensures any unexpected events don’t lead to financial turmoil. At the end of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
