The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets on Your Rental Property

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The regulations surrounding what rules a landlord can enforce regarding pets in their rental unit fall under provincial jurisdiction. As such, there are a variety of laws nationwide that govern precisely what recourse an owner has when it comes to enforcing a pet policy. In British Columbia, Section 18 of the Residential Tenancy Act, allows … Read more

Landlord or Tenant: Who is responsible for bed bugs?

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Nobody is fond of bed bugs. Many people get creeped out because they can literally come from the bed into our skin to wreak havoc. These are parasites that are common everywhere. This isn’t a problem in undeveloped countries, but right here in your home. When it comes to a rented home, landlords should know … Read more

BC HOUSING TO DECLINE FOR NEXT COUPLE YEARS

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New-housing construction is expected to decline for the next two years according to the report prepared by the research firm Altus Group.  The decrease is influenced by the higher interest rates, new tax measures and a slowing economy. According to Vancouver Sun the report estimates that housing starts in B.C. will fall to 37,475 units in 2019 … Read more

THE MISTAKE SMART LANDLORD NEVER MAKES

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Many landlords myself included, make one mistake that is not an uncommon one, but you might do not think about it as much as other mistakes. The mistake I’m talking about isn’t property inspections, the property insurance, or even screening new tenants, it’s trying to self-manage your properties by yourself.  Here is why this can … Read more

EMPTY HOME TAX INFLUENCES RENTAL PRICE IN VANCOUVER

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According to Vancouver Sun some of the multi-million dollar homes in Vancouver have been rented for a relatively cheap price as a result of the empty home tax. Read a full article how Speculation, Vacancy, and Empty Home Tax influence a drop in a rental price here. See also: Exempt From the Speculation Tax Declaration Resource: Vancouver Sun

RENT INCREASE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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A landlord is only able to increase your rent once every 12 months. The amount is the amount that is permitted by the current law or any additional amount that an arbitrator will decide. The landlord has to use the correct forms and they must give you three months notice before the increase can take … Read more

5 Ways To Keep Good Tenants

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The whole point of being a landlord is always to have a constant flow of income from tenants. The problem is that you cannot bring in money this way without having tenant stability. As a landlord, tenant stability is crucial to your bottom line. If you seem to be struggling to keep good tenants longer, … Read more