August 2, 2017

Is the tenant or landlord responsible for the water leaks?

Is the tenant or landlord responsible for the water leaks? Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The simple answer is that tenants can generally only be held responsible for repairs/replacement on the property if the damage was caused by the […]
February 22, 2017

Cancelling a lease agreement early

Cancelling a lease agreement early If you want to end your contract early, this can only be done “in situations where the Consumer Protection Act or Rental Housing Act apply” – or if there’s a clause in the contract that allows for early cancellation, or if both parties agree to it. If, on the other […]
January 12, 2017

Is my tenant responsible for the worn out carpet?

Is my tenant responsible for the worn out carpet? There are several damages a landlord can deduct from a tenant’s deposit. However, there are certain household items that will experience normal wear and tear over time. This is referred to as “fair wear and tear”. Fair wear and tear is seen as damage or loss […]
August 25, 2016

How can I lawfully evict my tenant?

How can I lawfully evict my tenant? You’ve discovered that the tenant renting your apartment has damaged several appliances, including the floor tiles due to irresponsible behaviour. Therefore, you have decided to terminate the lease contract and evict the tenant. Are you allowed to do that and how do you get started? Firstly, there has […]

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