Both landlords and renters in Ontario should familiarize themselves with the province's many different tenancy forms, particularly some of the more common ones you're likely to encounter. Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board is your go-to resource for all things rental-related, and the province has created standardized documents laying out guidelines for pretty much any situation you can imagine. While this is extremely helpful for landlords and tenants, it can also ...
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Information privacy is a hot-button issue that's taken centre stage in this new age of digitalization we find ourselves in. Despite efforts to regulate data privacy, 67% of Canadians still feel as though they have no control over their data privacy. This is especially significant in the rental industry, where both landlords and tenants typically need to provide personal details about their identity and income, among other things. That's why ...
Read MoreVancouver, BC is a truly spectacular place to call home. The city's unique proximity to both mountains and sea, its top-notch food scene, and cosmopolitan appeal make for an understandably competitive housing market and have led to the city having some of Canada's highest rental rates. With such a booming rental market, both landlords and renters need an apartment rental website that provides safety and security – not to mention ...
Read MoreEvery landlord and renter knows all too well that no rental unit can remain pristine forever. Over time, there's bound to be some damage to the suite from sustained use. If the damage is severe enough to impede enjoyment of the unit, or if it's caused by negligence on the part of the tenant, this can quickly become an issue for both parties. That's why most lease agreements set out ...
Read MoreThe average price of a furnished one-bedroom unit in Richmond has increased by +68.40% this month, for an average price of $2,440 this January. Rent in Downtown Vancouver now costs an average of $3.87 per square foot. Across Metro Vancouver, furnished one-bedroom units now go for an average of $2,096 – a $228 increase from December. Following last month's dramatic price action, rental prices in Vancouver have held their lofty highs ...
Read MoreThe average rental price for unfurnished one-bedroom units has risen to $1,300 to start off the new year. Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has become the most affordable place to rent in Montreal, with unfurnished units now just $1,071 on average. The Plateau-Mont-Royal saw the biggest rent increases this month, for both furnished and unfurnished units. To begin 2022, Montreal's rental averages have skyrocketed from their December levels. Reaching $1300 for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit, this ...
Read MoreThe average rental price for one-bedroom unfurnished units in the Greater Toronto Area has fallen to $1,678 to begin the new year, down from $1,766 in December. The average difference in price between furnished and unfurnished units for the GTA as a whole is now just $25. Markham was the only municipality where both furnished and unfurnished units increased in price. The Greater Toronto Area's rental averages have declined again this month, ...
Read MoreThe average price of a furnished one-bedroom unit in Richmond has fallen -29.76% this month. Average rental rates across Metro Vancouver have risen $40 for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit since November. Our liv.rent Renter Demographics have shifted, with a significant increase in renters aged 35+. Average rental rates in Vancouver have soared this month to a new yearly high, offset by steep drops in rental prices for some unit types and municipalities/cities. You ...
Read MoreThe city-wide average rent for unfurnished one-bedroom units has fallen back to $1,236 In Downtown, the average price for unfurnished one-bedroom units declined a significant -11.57% The difference in price between Montreal's most and least expensive neighbourhoods is now $333. Following November's new yearly highs, rent across Montreal has once again returned to levels near its October averages. There were a number of interesting declines, and we're keeping a close eye on ...
Read MoreThe average rental price for one-bedroom unfurnished units in Toronto has risen to $1,766 this December. The average price of a one-bedroom, furnished unit in Downtown Toronto has risen 26.19% this month. Across the GTA, the average price of a furnished one-bedroom unit is now $167 more than an unfurnished unit. The Greater Toronto Area's rental averages continue their ascent this month, reaching a new yearly high of $1,766 for December 2021. ...
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