More Cities Regulating Rental Housing & Student Rentals

Ontario Student Rental Housing Regulations and Insurance Guide As the rental housing market grows, many cities in Ontario are implementing stricter regulations to ensure compliance with local rental bylaws. This is particularly important for landlords renting to students, as student housing requires specific attention to safety standards and legal requirements. If you’re looking for student … Read more

Back on Track Ontario: Program Details, Costs, and Locations for License Reinstatement

If you’ve been convicted of impaired driving or have received multiple roadside suspensions in Ontario, reinstating your driver’s license requires completing the Back on Track Ontario program. This mandatory remedial program educates drivers on the dangers of impaired driving and helps develop safer habits on the road. Understanding the costs, requirements, and locations can help … Read more

Difference Between Home Insurance & Rental Property Insurance

A common misconception about home insurance is that a property is covered as long as it has insurance—even if it’s being rented out. This isn’t accurate. When securing insurance, it’s essential to inform your insurance provider about who lives in your home and how the property is being used. Failing to disclose occupancy details could … Read more

Driving in School Zones: Fines, Tickets and Insurance.

images of school zone safety signs typically found in Ontario, Canada

Every September, over 2 million children across Ontario return to school, leading to increased activity in school zones and surrounding areas. This annual event requires heightened vigilance from drivers, as students navigate crosswalks, cross roads, and walk along sidewalks on their way to and from school. These areas will be busy the way until June … Read more

Distracted Driving Across Canada

In 2024, distracted driving has become a common sight on our roads. Whether it’s someone texting and driving at a red light or holding up traffic while checking their phone at an advanced left turn, these modern distractions pose serious risks. But what many drivers might not realize are the severe penalties they face if … Read more

8 Steps to Investing in Student Rentals Ontario

student looking over the numbers of buying student rental in Ontario for investment

Investing in Ontario’s student rental market can be a profitable venture, but it requires careful planning and research. Below are eight essential steps to help you make a well-informed investment and get started as a student rental landlord. Look below if you are considering investing in Student Rentals in Ontario: 1. Research Local Rental Rates … Read more

City of Hamilton Rental Property Licensing

The City of Hamilton introduced a two-year Rental Housing Licensing pilot program in August 2021, targeting Wards 1, 8, and part of Ward 14. This program requires property owners to obtain a licence for rental housing units and buildings with five or fewer self-contained units, detached homes, or townhouses. The pilot, which began in 2022, … Read more

New Ontario Alcohol Sales: Ontario Accelerates Alcohol Sales Expansion to Corner Stores and Supermarkets

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a new deal to accelerate the plan for selling beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails in corner stores and additional supermarkets, set to start on September 4, 2024. This move, 16 months ahead of the original timeline, will cost the province up to $225 million to compensate The Beer Store, … Read more