Renting Out Your Home in Calgary: Initial Legal Concerns & Costs So you have decided to make some extra money by renting out your home in Calgary. Before making the leap, there are a few things you need to consider. Are you familiar with the landlord/tenant laws that can affect what you can and cannot do within the rental relationship? How about local health codes and/or city or county licensing requirements for rental properties? Do you have to have carbon monoxide detector

Many property managers and landlords in Calgary believe that a quick sweep through the home prepares it for a new resident, but this is not enough as they are missing some crucial steps. Here are five simple steps to ensure that your home is in tip-top shape and ready for a new occupant: Step One: Re-key the Locks Yes, you collected the keys from the resident, but did they make spares? All outside locking doors should be rekeyed between each resident. Additionally, rotate the

The good news is that overall vacancies in the Calgary rental market is trending down from 2016. However, overall Calgary Rental Vacancies i

Landlords that are considering allowing pets should also be making there homes and yards pet friendly. Property Managers can help.

Managing a rental property is a full time job, and for those property owners who desire a little more free time, hiring a residential property management company is an excellent way to take some of the burden of rental ownership off of your shoulders. There are a number of companies out there who offer property management services, however, not all are created equal. When you decide it is time to search for a residential property management company, there are a few things to

Spring is in the air in Calgary, and you likely want to do outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, flying kites. But not so fast! First you need to make sure your rental property is in good shape for spring. Here are some of the key areas to address. You can also download and print this checklist by clicking on the following link: Spring Maintenance Checklist PDF Download House ✓ Inspect concrete areas including your foundation, driveways, walkways an

​ If you are renting to a hoarder and receive complaints from other neighbors or have concerns yourself, the situation needs to be handled c

There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While the need to perform maintenance and repairs on rental property is inevitable, they do not have to be nightmares. So let’s clear up some of the most common rental property maintenance myths: Rental Property Maintenance Myth #1: Do-it-Yourself Repairs Always Save Money Being able to take care of your own repairs around the house definitely comes in ha

What are the best flooring options for your rental home? Wood, vinyl, carpet, tile…The list goes on. What type of flooring will rent your property faster? What flooring will last the longest? Are you considering changing or upgrading the flooring in your rental property? There are many choices available and deciding what’s best for your investment while also considering what residents like can be challenging. Here are the pros and cons from Real Property Management experts fo