There's more that goes into being a landlord than changing lightbulbs and collecting rent cheques. That's why a property manager is the right hand of landlords. But what should a good property manager do, exactly? And, are they worth it? To answer these questions, liv.rent is sharing about what its platform and HostGenius, a 24/7 Vancouver Property Management Service provider in Vancouver, B.C. and beyond, can do for rental property ...
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Hello, and welcome to liv.rent! This is our complete user guide to our platform as a property manager or landlord. Whether you manage a large portfolio of rental units or you're just getting started as a new landlord, everything you need to get started and to thrive is in this guide. Bookmark it, email it to yourself, and keep it handy to help you become an expert at streamlining your rental processes. Before ...
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If you're looking for your next Toronto home, you might feel like you have a daunting task ahead of you. At liv.rent, we know renting can be easy, so let us show you how. To help you save time, we're going over all the best apartment rental sites in Toronto for when you need to start the search for your next home. You can get the latest updates on the Toronto ...
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It's tax time once again, and if you're a landlord, you might have a lot on your plate for the 2021 tax year. But don't worry — to help clear up tax confusion, liv.rent was joined by Meghan Chomut, an Investment Property Advisor and CFP® for a live liv.talk webinar that's essentially a Canadian landlord's how-to guide to property tax deductions. This post is a partial transition of that ...
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Love it or hate it, it's undeniable that when people are looking for their next home, they're checking the apartments for rent on Craigslist. For one reason or another, it seems to be where everyone goes to list and find places to live in Canada. So, as long as it's here to stay, it's helpful to know exactly how you can use it to your advantage as a landlord or ...
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Eviction is one of the toughest things you can experience while renting. The process can be long, confusing, and stressful. For any Toronto renters and landlords who find themselves having to deal with an eviction, Ontario has some guidelines that you need to know. To make sure you’re protected and clear about the next steps, you’ll want to be aware of the rules— and your responsibilities. This will make ...
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The last thing you want to do after finding your dream apartment or dream tenant is more paperwork. Figuring out what’s going on in your new Ontario standard lease doesn’t have to be harder than finding an affordable place in Yorkville, though. Here, we’re going to break down exactly what you need to know before you put your signature on anything. What is Ontario’s standard lease agreement? What should be on a ...
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As the Canadian rental industry continues to adapt and recover from the fallout of a global pandemic, 2022 looks to see a return to form for the sector. Like most of the world, the rental scene has seen a lot of meaningful changes in the past two years. Social distancing and renters looking to secure homes from abroad have shaken up the way properties are shown and documents are exchanged, ...
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liv.rent's Landlord Dashboard offers landlords and property managers an efficient way to view, track and manage their property listings, tenant applications and contracts. The intuitive, simple interface provides a comprehensive, single view of all rental data that matters to you - essentially, a digital landlord toolkit to simplify your lives. In addition, landlords and property managers can benefit from key insights like rent price and applicant ...
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For homeowners and landlords, the cost of ownership extends far beyond the price paid for a property. It may include maintenance, repair and renovation costs but it always includes a variety of federal, provincial and municipal taxes. B.C.'s taxation system is unique for a few reasons, and can often confuse newer homeowners. In this guide, we'll be highlight all the taxes B.C. homeowners need to keep in mind, including property tax, Empty ...
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