What happens when a tenant won't leave?
If a Notice of Termination is not complied with and the tenant does not leave, the only recourse is to refer a dispute to…
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What is a Notice of Termination?
The person ending the tenancy (it can be either landlord or tenant) must serve a Notice of Termination (a written notice) on the other…
How do I end a tenancy?
Termination of a tenancy requires the service of a valid Notice of Termination giving the appropriate amount of notice, which is 28 days where…
Under what circumstances can I ask my tenants to leave?
The landlord can terminate the tenancy without specifying grounds during the first six months, but once a tenancy has lasted six months, the landlord…
How much notice do I have to give tenants?
Duration of Tenancy Notice by Landlord Less than…
The rent is late, what should I do?
When the rent is late, the tenant should be contacted immediately. This lets the tenant know you are a professional landlord and on top…
Can I inspect my property after the tenants move in?
A good lease agreement should contain a clause, which permits the landlord to inspect the property. The tenant should be given prior written notice…
My tenants asked me if they can get a dog?
This is an individual landlord decision, however, in general it is not recommended to allow pets into rental properties. It generally results in greater…
My tenant wants to paint a room – should I let him?
The first thing to do is to clarify that your tenants do not expect payment or a reduction of rent in return for painting…
Whose responsibility is it to cut the grass?
This depends on the individual tenancy and should be covered in the lease agreement. Some landlords will maintain the gardens themselves as it gives…