When Tenants Aren't Paying It seemed like just a couple of weeks ago you tenant was having problems paying, but they promised they would make it up, or you thought it was a momentary hurdle so you let it slide while they got back on their feet. It can’t hurt to give them a chance? It seems to be a … [Read more...]
What Tenants Say Doesn’t Matter!
Why It Doesn't Matter If Your Tenant Says They Are Leaving! Ironically, you cannot take a tenant at their word when it comes to an eviction. Here’s how I learned this lesson personally. In one of my shared accommodation properties a few years ago, I had a tenant who “hurt” his back and was … [Read more...]
Does Your Rental Fit Under the Innkeepers Act?
Is It Innkeepers Act or RTA? Did you realize if you rent out rooms in your home, you actually fall closer under the Innkeepers Act, than the Residential Tenancy Act? According to the Alberta Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) section 2 (2) (c), the Residential Tenancies Act does not apply to; Rooms in … [Read more...]
What To Do With Continually Late Paying Tenants
Continually Late Rent Payments - What To Do Late paying tenants happen and the longer you own rental properties the more likely a late payment comes up. Occasionally a tenant needs an extra day or two for a check to clear and as a good landlord this may be an option available to you. However it can … [Read more...]
Can a Tenant Be Evicted in the Winter in Alberta?
Can a Tenant Be Evicted in the Winter? As we move further into fall and the cold winter months approach, the big question I often get is "Can a tenant be evicted in the winter in Alberta?" The answer is a resounding yes, but there are rules and process to follow. Watch the video to find out what … [Read more...]