As a landlord in Alberta, I understand having to evict a tenant can be a huge stress both mentally and financially. Unfortunately the ongoing economic downturn in Alberta has also made evictions a much more common occurrence. Fortunately though, the process to evict a tenant in Alberta is … [Read more...]
How Do I Evict A Tenant?
Evicting A Tenant In Alberta How do I evict a tenant in Alberta? Where do I begin? How fast can I get the tenant out? These are the three most common questions I hear from landlords hoping to evict tenants in Alberta and fortunately I have answers for those eviction questions here. To get … [Read more...]
Don’t Wait To Evict Late Paying Tenants!
The Late Paying Tenant Problem The problem with late paying tenants usually starts with the landlord and their having too much trust and hopes for the tenant. It's harsh, but more and more landlords need to protect themselves by starting the eviction process as soon as there is trouble is the best … [Read more...]
The Eviction Spiral
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...]