Field notes for Canadian landlords.
Tax tips, provincial law, and operational playbooks — written for landlords with 1 to 1,000 doors across Canada. New post every 2 days.
How to screen tenants legally in Canada (Human Rights Code edition)
Tenant screening is one of the most important — and legally fraught — tasks a Canadian landlord faces. Get it right and you build a stable, low-risk portfolio; get it wrong and you could face a human rights complaint, a tribunal hearing, and significant financi.
BC rent increase rules: timing, notice, and the 2026 cap
British Columbia landlords operate under some of the strictest rent increase rules in Canada, and getting the details wrong can mean your increase is void — or worse, you face a dispute at the Residential Tenancy Branch. Whether you're raising rent for the firs.
The Ontario Standard Lease: every clause explained for 2026
Every Ontario tenancy that began on or after April 30, 2018 must use the government-mandated standard lease — and the stakes for getting it wrong range from tenants legally withholding a month's rent to lease clauses becoming unenforceable overnight. If you're.
T776 for Canadian Landlords: The Complete 2026 Filing Guide
Every Canadian landlord with a rental property must file a T776 with their personal tax return. Here's exactly how to fill it out — line by line — with real examples.
Alberta Security Deposit Interest: 2026 Rate, Math, and Calculator
Alberta law requires landlords to pay annual interest on every security deposit. Get the 2026 rate, the formula, and a copy-paste spreadsheet calculator.
How to Fill Out an N4 Notice in Ontario (Without Losing at the LTB)
Most N4 notices for unpaid rent get tossed at the Landlord and Tenant Board because of a small clerical mistake. Avoid the 7 most common errors.