Just when you thought you’re going to get a good sleep and you receive a phone call from a loud woman. Guess what, it’s your tenant, telling you to fix their leaking faucet at 10 PM. Maybe it’s time to look for the best property management company? How...

Preventive maintenance for rental properties is always better to perform than emergency maintenance because spotting a problem early leads to a cheaper repair. Finding potential problems in your rental property will take some diligent work and can be d...

It is difficult to choose which house amenities your property should have. House amenities vary somewhat depending on location and the architecture; however, there are certain items which you should never have in your rental property. Certain items are...

When it comes to renting, both the tenants and the landlords have specific rights and they share responsibilities in order to make sure that the tenant is renting the right way and that the landlord is provided all that is needed. This is a way to avoid u...

If you have the choice to own an asset, owning one that produces income is much better than owning an asset that expends income. If you own a house or apartment for your own residence, for example, you need to pay for maintenance, repairs, taxes, mort...

What it is and why it is important? Most rental property owners in British Columbia come across one impending question early on in the stages of their business: What is your most important concern as a landlord? For most rental property owners, the...

The question of whether or not to include utilities in the rental price has been one that has landlords and property management companies going back and forth on for years. The trend seems to shift depending on what the rental market is doing at the ti...

Now, what happens when that contract ends? Many problems can occur before and long after the tenant leaves. If you are unsure of what needs to be done when ending a lease then read on! A fixed term tenancy or more commonly known as a lease is a contrac...

Ryan owns a home in Vancouver BC, but he travels a great deal for business. He used to worry about his house while he was away, especially for long periods of time. He didn’t know anyone that could check on his house while he was away but he really needed...

A landlord’s dream is to ensure that tenants are happy and stay in their rented space for the long haul. Therefore, it’s essential for landlords to create and implement a plan to retain tenants in their properties. Landlords will want to retain tenant'...