Everything to Know when Renting with Pets
Toronto’s rental market is one of the most competitive in the country, so it can be a real downer when you find a listing you want to view but the landlord has a no-pet policy. However, is this legal? Yes…
Top Toronto Mayoral Candidates’ Housing Plans
Toronto’s mayoral byelection is just days away, and the race to replace John Tory is heating up. For those planning to cast their ballot on June 26, here’s where the top candidates stand on housing and their main promises. Ana…
Relatively Unknown Reasons for Rental Eviction
A tenant can be evicted for not paying rent or engaging in an illegal act. But there are also some not-so-obvious reasons that a landlord can terminate tenancy. A tenant can be given notice because the landlord will be demolishing…
4 Sacrifices Homebuyers are Willing to Make
More than two-thirds of Canadian buyers are willing to make at least one sacrifice to purchase a home they can afford, according to a new report conducted by market research firm Leger. The most common concession is relocation, as identified…
GTA Condo Rental Rates Hit Record High
Condominium apartment vacancy rates across the Greater Toronto Area have fallen dramatically since last year, resulting in ballooning rent prices. Average condo rents were up by double-digits annually for all bedroom types in the second quarter of 2022, surpassing record…
Housing Promises Ontario Parties are Making
The provincial election campaign officially kicked off May 4, though the parties having been making promises for weeks now. Here are the main tenets of each party’s platform that relate to making housing more affordable for Ontarians. Conservative To address…
Toronto to Permit Building of Backyard Houses
Homeowners in Toronto may soon be able to build a second home in their backyard known as a garden suite. A garden suite is a detached housing unit with a kitchen and bathroom, usually located in the rear yard, and…
Average Rents Projected to Continue to Rise
Average rents are expected to rise above 2019-peak levels next year, according to latest projections from Bullpen Research & Consulting and Rentals.ca’s National Rental Report. Among Canada’s five largest municipalities, Toronto is forecasted to have the strongest bounce-back in 2022,…
What Tenants Should Know about Rent Deposits
Did you know it is illegal for a landlord to ask a renter for a security or damage deposit? The only deposit a landlord can collect is the first and last months’ rent, otherwise known as a rent deposit. This…
Weighing the Benefits of Buying versus Renting
Deciding whether to rent or buy typically comes down to personal and financial circumstances. If you don’t have a down payment, are not sure where you’ll be in the next three to five years, interest rates are high, there’s no…
