Renting a home can be an eye opening experience. If you’re a Tenant considering renting a property, here are 5 mistakes Tenants make – that are easy to make and avoid! Mistakes Tenants Make Not knowing what your Tenancy Agreement says. If you listened to your parents growing up, you know never to sign anything you haven’t read. Make sure…
We all know that reducing our energy and water consumption is great for the environment and it can also save you money. Do you know how to save money by going green? If you are ready to make changes to lessen your impact on the world around you, here are just a few tips to get you started. Lights Turn…
When you’re trying to rent a home for yourself and your family, you’re usually asked to fill in an Application To Rent form. The information collected on the form is protected by privacy laws and can’t be used for anything other than its intended purpose which is to determine if you are a suitable tenant. But why does the Landlord…
If you don’t own the property you live in, do you really need renters insurance? If so, why? Can a Landlord make you carry Tenant Insurance? Before we look at the five things tenants need to know about renters insurance, let’s take a quick look at what Tenant Insurance is. Tenant Insurance is generally made up of two components: Contents coverage for your belongings…
The Residential Tenancy Act is long and complicated. But as a Tenant, there are a few key sections you should be aware of. This is not a legal opinion or advice, but rather a general overview. For exact wording, legal interpretations or to find out about your own personal situation, please contact the Residential Tenancy Office at 1-800-665-8779, or check…
If you are already a landlord you know that looking after your investment and screening tenants can be extremely time-consuming and at times even disappointing. Everything could be great; the rent comes in on time, the house and yard look well-maintained and then your tenant gives notice to vacate. You post ads, re-word the advertisement, enter it on other websites trying…
RE/MAX of Nanaimo Property Management has built a reputation for providing professional, experienced, and courteous service to Nanaimo and the surrounding area’s tenants. RE/MAX Property Managers follow a strict code of professionalism that allows Tenants to have a worry-free tenancy. We want you to feel at home in your rental property and we make every effort to ensure that happens. Why…
Absolutely you can be a long distance Landlord! But how you achieve this successfully can be a bit more complex. Owning property in the Nanaimo area is a smart decision even if you don’t live here. Home prices are more affordable than in some other areas of the province and with the current exchange rate against the US dollar, now…
If you’re a tenant, when is the best time to tell your Landlord you’re buying a house and are going to be moving out? Should you tell your Landlord you are moving? The short answer is – that depends. Tenancy Agreement First of all, if you have a fixed term tenancy agreement with a specific end date, you can’t end the tenancy…
If you’re in search of a new home and have school age kids, it’s important to know where Nanaimo School Catchment areas and boundaries are for the school you want your kids to attend. This is because if you don’t live within the catchment boundary, you may have a tough time enrolling the kids in that particular school. Do you…
