Why Cleaning Your Eavestroughs Is Important

Why Cleaning Your Eavestroughs Is Important

Being a property owner is a huge commitment that requires dedication and time.  While you may have your own home to think about, you also need to pay special attention to the rental property you own.  Fortunately there are property management companies that provide that dedication and time required to care for your rental property.…

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Did You Know? Ontario Fire Code.

Did You Know? Ontario Fire Code.

Because a lease agreement can have many stipulations and clauses, there are many things that can get passed over when you’re reading your rental agreement.  Even more complicated, is working to understand exactly what you’re required to do, what you’re allowed to do, and not allowed to do as a landlord.  For instance, all rental…

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Basic Landlord Responsibilities

Basic Landlord Responsibilities

The relationship between a landlord and their tenant can get a little tense if one or both parties are not doing their part to keep the property in good shape.  In many cases, it can be a simple fix or a change in processes.   Here at Bridgeway, we recommend that our landlords take control…

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Landlord Rights Continued

Landlord Rights Continued

In our most recent blog posts, we have been dedicating time to teaching each responsible party about the obligations and rights they have as tenants and landlords.  In our last blog, we talked about the rights a landlord has when in a rental agreement with a tenant.  Here are some more of the rights landlords…

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Tenant’s Responsibilities Continued

Tenant’s Responsibilities Continued

Welcome back.  Our most recent blogs have weighed in heavily on tenant’s rights and responsibilities. We’ve outlined the fact that tenants do in fact have rights when it comes to their rental agreements. However, with rights come responsibility, and it’s important to understand that the landlord also has rights.  A part of the rights they…

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The Most Important Things Your Rental Property Needs Part I

The Most Important Things Your Rental Property Needs Part I

Let’s be honest here, we know that your rental property has quite a bit of needs.  From making sure you have the best tenants, to the upkeep of the property over time.  But let’s get down to specifics.  Your property is your money maker, so why not put in the most effort you possibly could?…

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Raising Rent

Raising Rent

As the owner of an investment property, you look at that rental property as just that: an investment.  This means that you have a motivation to make a profit off the property, and why not?  That’s why many people get into real estate.  What’s important to understand about making the most of your rental apartment…

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Tenant Requirements

Tenant Requirements

As a tenant there are many responsibilities you have as far as putting in time and effort towards your apartment.  For many property management companies, they have these requirements in their rental agreements.  So not only should you be doing things to keep your apartment in good shape, but it is actually a contractual agreement…

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Landlord Responsibilities Part II

Landlord Responsibilities 2

Welcome back!  In our last blog we talked about a few of the responsibilities and obligations landlords have to their tenants.  We provided information about maintenance and upkeep on rental properties being partially the tenant’s responsibility, but that most maintenance issues and upkeep falls on the back of the landlord or property management companies.  And…

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Landlord Responsibilities

Landlord Responsibilities

As a landlord and property owner, it’s important that you follow up with upkeep on your property. By law, you are required to maintain and repair certain aspects of the home or apartment.  This includes anything inside the property, as well as outside.  Of course, the tenant has responsibilities of their own to uphold, but…

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