Ontario Small Landlord Rights: Know them
Worried about Ontario Small Landlord Rights? Do you own one, two or even six rental units? If so, you’re not alone. Many Ontario small landlords feel stuck when problems happen. The good news is that help is out there.
What Ontario Small Landlords Face Today
Being a small landlord in Ontario comes with big challenges. Unlike large companies that can take a “$50,000 hit and then carry on,” small landlords can be “ruined financially” by a bad tenant situation.
The rules often seem to favor tenants. When problems come up, small landlords may not know where to turn. This can leave you feeling alone and helpless.
The SOLO Solution for Ontario Landlords
Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario (SOLO) is a group made just for “mom and pop landlords” – people who own six or fewer rental units. They offer something that many small landlords need: a support system.
SOLO helps in ways that matter most to small landlords:
- Free advice when you’re stuck
- Tools to help with tenant issues
- Updates on landlord rules in Ontario
- A community of other landlords who understand
Real Stories from Real Ontario Landlords
The SOLO group was born from real problems faced by real people. Kevin Costain, now the president of SOLO, faced a 16-month eviction process that ended with a tenant setting fire to his property. Even after the fire, it took months to get his property back.
These stories happen more often than you might think. Many small landlords have faced:
- Tenants who stop paying rent
- Long waits for hearings
- Big repair bills
- Feeling lost in the system
Free Tools Every Landlord Should Know About
Did you know SOLO offers free tools like “ratetheltb.com” where you can learn about adjudicators before your hearing? They also have:
- A landlord Wiki with answers to common questions
- Free webinars you can watch anytime
- Updates on LTB hearings daily
- Phone support when you need help fast
Why Police Often Can’t Help Ontario Landlords
When landlord-tenant issues happen, many landlords call police. But police often say, “that’s a civil matter” and take no action. This happens because many police officers aren’t trained on landlord-tenant laws.
This gap in the system leaves many small landlords feeling stuck with no help.
How to Get Help as an Small Landlord
If you’re facing problems as a small landlord in Ontario, here’s what to do:
- Visit SOLO.ca to learn about your rights
- Call their helpline if you have an urgent issue
- Join their online community for support
- Watch their free webinars to learn the rules
- Attend their in-person events to meet other landlords
The Future for Small Landlords in Ontario
There’s power in numbers. When landlords work together, we can make the system better for everyone. The goal is not just to help landlords, but to create “timely justice for everyone.”
With groups like SOLO pushing for change, small landlords have more hope for a fair system that works for both landlords and good tenants.
Want to learn more? Listen to our full podcast episode with Kevin Costain from SOLO, where he shares his story and explains all the free help available to Ontario small landlords right now.
Reach out to Kevin Breitner at https://cresi.ca for any needs or questions.
For Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario (SOLO), visit: https://solo.ca, https://solo.ca/contact, https://solo.ca/important-links-for-landlords/ or email info@solo.ca
Read more about Kevin Costain’s story in his book “From Rent to Ruin”: https://www.amazon.ca/Rent-Ruin-Story-Tenant-Nightmare/dp/1999547535/
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