Overview Moving to Ottawa for university or college is often a student’s first experience renting independently. The process involves more than comparing monthly rent and choosing an available bedroom. Ottawa’s major post-secondary institutions are located in different parts of the city, and the neighbourhoods surrounding each campus vary in housing type, transit access and general… Continue reading Renting as a Student in Ottawa: Neighbourhoods, Leases & Scams
Renting: Dealing with rental conflict in Ottawa? Learn how to navigate LTB rules, handle legal notices, and protect your investment safely and legally.
Renting: Thinking about renting out a property? From tenant applications to the mandatory Ontario Standard Lease, here is the paperwork aspiring landlords need to get their ducks in a row.
Overview Owning a rental property is one of the most common ways people think about building wealth through real estate. The idea is simple enough: a tenant pays rent, the rent helps cover the mortgage and expenses, and the owner holds an asset that may increase in value over time. That idea is true, but… Continue reading Should You Become a Landlord? Pros & Cons of Owning a Rental
Overview Ontario landlord and tenant rules are often misunderstood because both sides have rights that seem to overlap. A landlord owns the property and is responsible for protecting its condition, value, and safety. A tenant lives in the property and has the right to privacy, reasonable enjoyment, and proper maintenance during the tenancy. Most disputes… Continue reading What Ontario Landlords Can and Can’t Do
Renting: Finding a good tenant requires more than just checking a credit score—it demands a consistent screening process and proactive relationship management. Learn how to protect your rental asset, comply with Ontario regulations, and keep great renters long-term.
Overview Renting a home in Ontario can feel straightforward until something goes wrong. A repair gets ignored, a notice arrives that does not make sense, a rent increase feels off, or a landlord says something that sounds official but does not quite line up with what you understood when you signed the lease. The good… Continue reading Ontario Tenant Rights: How to Protect Yourself
Renting: Navigating the local rental market? Here is our ultimate guide breaking down tenant rights, landlord rules, and how to rent safely in Ottawa.
Overview Rental scams are a growing concern in Ottawa because the rental process often moves quickly, involves large sums of money, and requires renters to share personal information before they have had much time to verify who they are dealing with. Although Ottawa’s purpose-built rental market became somewhat less tight in 2025, with CMHC reporting… Continue reading Ottawa Rental Scams 2026: What’s Trending and How to Stay Safe
Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim Should I rent out my property, or should I sell it? There is no universal right answer. The decision depends on your cash flow, equity, borrowing power, time horizon, risk tolerance, and whether you plan to return to the property in the future. What works well for… Continue reading Renting Out Your Property vs Selling in Ottawa: How to Decide
