Why Ontario Landlords Should Screen Tenants’ Social Media Accounts (2026 Legal Guide)
Updated: August 4th, 2026 Tenant social media screening has shifted from a rarely discussed practice to a standard part of professional tenant screening workflows in Ontario over the past several years. The volume of publicly available information has expanded dramatically – most working-age Canadians maintain active profiles on at least two to three platforms – […]
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Managing Common Areas in Ontario Townhouse Communities: A Landlord’s Legal Guide (2026)
Updated: August 4th, 2026 Townhouse communities create one of the most legally layered environments in Ontario property management. As a landlord renting a townhouse unit – whether freehold or part of a condominium corporation – you are simultaneously managing a relationship with your tenant governed by the RTA and, in the condominium context, a relationship […]
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How to Screen Tenants in Ontario: Identity, Credit, and Avoiding Discrimination (2026)
Updated: July 29, 2026 Tenant screening is the single most consequential thing an Ontario landlord does. The tenant you place today determines your rental income, property condition, and management workload for the duration of the tenancy, which in Ontario, given the RTA’s protections and the LTB’s current timelines, can be very difficult to exit if […]
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Guidelines for Conducting Remote Property Inspections
Remote property inspections have become increasingly popular in this digital age. These inspections allow property managers, landlords, and tenants to assess properties without having to be physically present. In this article, we will provide guidelines for conducting remote property inspections, including the purpose of the property inspection management, potential limitations, the inspection process, and how […]
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