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...]
Use the RTDRS To Evict Problem Tenants With Less Stress
How to Use the RTDRS Since the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service or RTDRS came along, the eviction process in Alberta has gotten somewhat easier for landlords. The RTDRS provides a streamlined method for getting your eviction hearing heard and it's done in a less formal and less … [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...]
Innkeeper’s Act Vs Residential Tenancy Act
Alberta InnKeepers Act As times have become tougher for many people something that is showing up more and more often is renting out a furnished or unfurnished room in the homeowner's property. On the plus side it can be an easy way to generate an extra $400 to $700 extra income a month that can go … [Read more...]
When Not To Use a 14 Day Eviction Notice!
14 Day Eviction Notice Takes to Long? Isn't the 14 day eviction notice mandatory you might ask to evict a tenant? Surprisingly, using a 14 day eviction notice could actually make the eviction process longer! If you have a delinquent tenant, you can forgo the 14 day eviction notice and proceed … [Read more...]