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Landlord Challenges

On May 4, 2011 By

The Biggest Challenge Landlords Face

Thanks to all the people who registered and provided me with some feedback regarding the challenges you are all facing as landlords. I also appreciate all the great feedback and comments everyone is sending in regarding the website and the information I send out to you once you register over [...]

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What Tenants Say Doesn’t Matter!

On December 21, 2010 By

Why It Doesn’t Matter If Your Tenant Says They Are Leaving!

 

Ironically, you cannot take a tenant at their word when it comes to an eviction. Here’s how I learned this lesson personally.

In one of my shared accommodation properties a few years ago, I had a tenant who “hurt” his back [...]

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Does Your Rental Fit Under the Innkeeper’s Act?

On December 16, 2010 By

Innkeepers Act or RTA?

According to the Alberta Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) section 2 (2) (c), the RTA does not apply to;

Rooms in the living quarters of the landlord, if the landlord
actually resides in those quarters

So, if you are [...]

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Use the RTDRS To Evict Problem Tenants With Less Stress

On December 12, 2010 By

How to Use the RTDRS

Since the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service or RTDRS came along, life has gotten considerably easier for landlords going through the eviction process in Alberta. With a streamlined method for getting your eviction hearing heard faster and in a less formal setting, it takes away the stress of making a [...]

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What To Do With Continually Late Paying Tenants

On December 5, 2010 By

Continually Late Rent Payments – What To Do

It can happen, occasionally a tenant needs an extra day for a check to clear and as a good landlord this may be an option available to you. However it can also set a precedent that you may not want to go down. Worse yet, some tenants [...]

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