Choosing the right place

Identify what your needs are: How flexible are you about where you want to live? normally, your rental choices are restricted to whatever is available in that area and what is also affordable. There may be things you will have to compromise. Like, do you need to have public transit within a short walk of … Read more

Where to look for a home?

General sources Newspapers servicing your search area, including free ethnic papers and community papers. Free publications, often found in local retail stores,that publish rental accommodation ads. Check bulletin board postings at libraries, community centers, grocery stores, laundry mats and places of worship. Word of mouth. For students, campus housing offices. Check with local real estate … Read more

Tenancy Agreement

Tenancy agreement residential tenancy branch (rtb), ministry of public safety and solicitor general name of act / regulations residential tenancy act (rta) residential tenancy regulation manufactured home park tenancy act (mhpta) manufactured home park tenancy regulation exclusions from the above acts/ regulations types of rental periods the residential tenancy agreement can be set for a fixed term … Read more

Inspections

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Inspections Permitting Landlord Access to the Premises (Times and Reasons) Landlords must give a minimum of 24-hours up to a maximum of 30days written notice stating the time and purpose of entry, unless either the tenant agrees to allow the landlord access or there is an emergency. Non-emergency entry is allowed between 8a.m. and 9p.m. … Read more

Evaluating a Tenant

Evaluating prospective tenants Finding the best tenant can be offset by the need to have the premises rented within a certain amount of time. While the time to show the unit, review applications and complete background checks may be limited, a hasty decision could cost you money in the long run. If the wrong tenant … Read more