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...]
Evicting Tenants in Alberta
Evicting tenants isn't just stressful, it's time consuming, however the actual eviction process in Alberta isn't that difficult once you understand how it works. This article will give you an idea of not just how evicting tenants in Alberta works, but also what your options regarding tenant … [Read more...]