The Complete Guide to Legal Basement Apartments in Ontario: What Every Landlord Needs to Know
Are you thinking about turning your basement into a rental unit? Many Ontario homeowners are creating basement apartments to make extra money or house family members. But there’s a big difference between any basement apartment and a legal one.
Let’s break down what you need to know about legal basement apartments in Ontario in simple, clear steps.
Legal Basement Apartments in Ontario: Complete Regulations Guide for Landlords
As housing demands skyrocket across Ontario, legal basement apartments have become the go-to solution for savvy homeowners looking to generate substantial additional income. Creating these valuable secondary units requires navigating a complex web of regulations that vary by municipality, but the payoff is worth it. Based on expert insights from contractor Mark Noonan featured on the CRESI Ontario Landlord Series, we’ve compiled this definitive list of requirements for building fully compliant legal basement apartments in Ontario, Canada.
Did you know? Legal basement apartments in Ontario can increase your property value by 20-25% while generating $12,000-$18,000 in annual rental income!
How to Collect Money Owed by Tenants: A Landlord’s Guide to Garnishment
Are you an Ontario landlord struggling to recover money from tenants who left owing rent? You’re not alone. Many Toronto, Mississauga, and GTA property owners face this exact challenge every month.
See the full guide here
When Should Ontario Landlords Actually Call the Police? The Answer Might Surprise You
Have you ever stood in your rental property, looking at a problem tenant situation, and wondered if you should call the police? You’re not alone! Many Ontario landlords reach for their phones when tenant troubles arise, but is that always the right move?
The CRESI Ontario Landlord Series podcast tackles this confusing topic head-on. Let’s explore when to call police for Ontario landlord issues – and when you absolutely shouldn’t.
What Every Ontario Landlord Needs to Know About Tenant Guests
Did you know your tenant can move in a new boyfriend, girlfriend, or roommate without asking you first? Many Ontario landlords are surprised by this fact! If you own rental property in Ontario, understanding your rights when tenants have guests is super important.
Ontario Landlord Abandoned Property: Your Complete Guide to Tenant Move-Out Problems [2025]
When Can Ontario Landlords Take Back an Abandoned Property?
Stop! Before you even think about changing those locks, there’s something every landlord needs to know. The law in Ontario isn’t as simple as “they’re gone, so I can take back my property.”
N4 Form Ontario Landlord Guide: What You Need to Know About Notice Forms
Simple Steps for Using N4 and N12 Forms in Your Rental Business
As a landlord in Ontario, you need two main forms to handle common rental issues. The N4 form helps when rent is late. The N12 form lets you or your family move into your rental property. Let’s look at how these forms work.
Ontario Lease Agreement Clauses: What Landlords Can (and Can’t) Include in 2025
Just last week, a Mississauga landlord called us in a panic. Her tenant had stopped clearing snow from the walkway – something they’d agreed to in writing. Now she was facing city fines. Sound familiar?
Like many Toronto-area property owners, she thought having it in the lease made it enforceable. Turns out, some of the most common rental terms in Ontario aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.
Did you know you only have 30 days to handle a deceased tenant’s property correctly? Or that letting the wrong family member into the unit could create serious legal headaches? Our in-depth conversation uncovers the exact steps Oakville and GTA landlords need to take to protect themselves while respecting grieving families.
Off Market Condos Downtown Kitchener
Discover two exclusive off-market investment opportunities at 108 Garment Street in Downtown Kitchener’s thriving Innovation District. These premium condominiums offer sophisticated investors strategic positioning within Waterloo Region’s premier tech corridor, featuring direct access to the ION LRT network and proximity to major employers.
What Happens When a Tenant Dies in Ontario? A Landlord’s Complete Guide [2025]
Nobody likes thinking about tenant mortality, but it’s a reality every Ontario landlord needs to be prepared for. Recently on our Ontario Landlord Series podcast, we sat down with real estate lawyer Gibrian Malicki-Sanchez to tackle this sensitive topic. His insights from handling countless landlord-tenant cases across the Greater Toronto Area revealed critical steps property owners need to take – and costly mistakes to avoid.
Did you know you only have 30 days to handle a deceased tenant’s property correctly? Or that letting the wrong family member into the unit could create serious legal headaches? Our in-depth conversation uncovers the exact steps Oakville and GTA landlords need to take to protect themselves while respecting grieving families.