Renting Guide for Landloards CHAPTER 1: IS BEING A LANDLORD RIGHT FOR YOU by Nest & Castle December 15, 2020 December 15, 2020 On the surface, being a landlord seems to be an easy task – you simply find tenants for your property and collect your monthly rent, right? Not quite. In reality,…
Renting Guide for Landloards CHAPTER 2: HOW AND WHERE TO FIND TENANTS by Nest & Castle December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 DIY vs. Agent There are many online resources that you can use to find tenants if you decide to go the do-it-yourself route. Consider posting ads on websites like Craigslist…
Renting Guide for Landloards CHAPTER 3: ALL ABOUT RENTAL REVENUE by Nest & Castle December 13, 2020December 15, 2020 December 13, 2020December 15, 2020 As rental rates can vary significantly across regions – even within a city – it is hard to accurately determine what your revenues will be. Your revenue will really depend…
Renting Guide for Landloards CHAPTER 4: ALL ABOUT THE LEASE by Nest & Castle December 12, 2020December 15, 2020 December 12, 2020December 15, 2020 The lease is a legal document that summarizes the relationship between yourself, as a landlord, and your tenant. It outlines the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, including how…
Renting Guide for Landloards CHAPTER 5: ACCEPTING AN OFFER by Nest & Castle December 11, 2020December 15, 2020 December 11, 2020December 15, 2020 Sometimes you may receive multiple offers on your rental property. While it is always nice to get the most rent for your property, do not underestimate the importance of selecting…
Renting Guide for Landloards CHAPTER 6: TENANT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS by Nest & Castle December 10, 2020December 15, 2020 December 10, 2020December 15, 2020 Most residential tenancies are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (the RTA). This law gives landlords and tenants specific rights and responsibilities. It also provides rules for increasing the rent…