Frequently Asked Questions for Toronto Landlords – Tenant Screening, Property Management & Rental Laws

Simply contact us for a free rental evaluation. We’ll assess your property, recommend pricing, and guide you through the next steps.

Yes. We market your property on MLS, Realtor.ca, social media, and exclusive tenant networks to maximize exposure and attract high-quality renters quickly.

We combine local expertise, legal compliance, and a proven 12-step tenant screening process that protects your investment and helps you achieve maximum rental returns.

We prepare legal lease agreements, ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), and guide Toronto and GTA landlords through their rights and responsibilities.

We use a 12-step tenant verification process including credit checks, employment and income verification, landlord references, and ID verification to secure only AAA tenants. Every applicant is assessed using the same criteria, in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Yes. You always have the final say. We present you with a shortlist of qualified applicants, and you decide who moves in.

We provide a free rental market evaluation using comparable GTA listings to ensure your unit is priced competitively while maximizing rental income.

On average, well-priced units lease within 7–21 days, depending on location, demand, and time of year.

Ontario does not allow security or damage deposits. Landlords can only request first and last month’s rent. Key deposits are permitted but must be refundable and cannot exceed the cost of replacing the key.

Act quickly and follow the process exactly. The first step is serving an N4 (Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent). For N4s served on or after September 21, 2026, the tenant has 7 days to pay (down from 14) before an application can be filed with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). We help you track timelines and keep your records organized, and we work with a licensed paralegal who prepares the notices and filings and represents you at the LTB.

Several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act took effect on September 21, 2026. The notice period on an N4 for non-payment of rent dropped from 14 days to 7 days. Tenants who want to raise issues about the landlord at a non-payment hearing must first pay 50% of the rent owed at least 7 days before the hearing. Landlords ending a tenancy for their own or a family member’s use (N12) no longer owe one month’s compensation if they give at least 120 days’ notice and end the tenancy at the end of a term or rental period. Since July 1, 2026, tenants may also install a window or portable air conditioner where the landlord doesn’t provide A/C, subject to safety conditions.

Rent can be increased once every 12 months, with at least 90 days’ written notice on the proper Landlord and Tenant Board form (N1, or N2 for partially exempt units). Most units are capped by Ontario’s annual rent increase guideline: 2.1% for 2026 and 1.9% for 2027. Units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 are exempt from the guideline, but the 12-month and 90-day notice rules still apply. We help you confirm which rules apply to your unit and keep your increases on schedule.

Yes. We review your situation, outline your options, connect you with a licensed paralegal when legal steps are needed, and help transition your property to a new tenant when possible.

Yes. Beyond tenant placement, we handle rent collection, maintenance, repairs, inspections, 24/7 tenant communication, and rental increase notices.

We work with trusted contractors and always seek landlord approval for non-urgent repairs. Emergencies are addressed immediately to protect your investment.

We conduct a complete inspection with photos, document the condition of the unit, exchange keys, and ensure utilities and lease compliance.

Yes. Many of our clients are investors living abroad. We handle all leasing and management locally, so you can rent your property worry-free from anywhere in the world.

We specialize in Toronto condos, detached homes, townhomes, and multiplex rentals.

Our tenant placement fee is one month’s rent + HST. For ongoing property management, we charge a flat monthly rate. There are no hidden costs.

Yes. If a tenant breaks the lease within the first year, we will re-rent your property at no additional placement cost.

Renting alone can be risky and time-consuming. Our services reduce vacancy, prevent problem tenants, and save you stress by handling marketing, tenant screening, legal paperwork, and management.