Basement Apartments in Ontario: A Landlord’s Guide to Legal Secondary Suites
What is a Basement Apartment & What makes it a Legal unit in Ontario?
A basement apartment is simply described as a home within a home. It is a separate living space in the lower level of the property. In Ontario, these are also called “secondary suites.” They have their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and living space.
Many Ontario homeowners add basement apartments to help with their mortgage payment’s. A basement apartment does more than help pay your mortgage and boost your income. As a landlord, you can earn between $800 to $2,500 per month, depending on the size of the unit and where your home is located.
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 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.
Ontario Landlord Tenant Rights Scenarios: 2025 Expert Guide | CRESI
This comprehensive guide is based on insights from our latest Ontario Landlord Series podcast episode. Our property management experts dive deep into challenging Ontario landlord tenant rights scenarios that Greater Toronto Area landlords face daily.
Dealing with challenging Ontario landlord tenant rights scenarios? As experienced property managers in the Greater Toronto Area, we encounter common landlord-tenant situations daily. This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly what Ontario property owners need to know about their rights and responsibilities.