New Driving Laws Effective September 1st 2015

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has added new rules and harsher penalties. There are 3 main changes. Distracted Driving As of September 1st 2015 the fines and penalties for a fully licensed driver (class A,B,C,D,E,F,G) are: If a novice driver (those subject to Graduated Licensing such as G1, G2) will be subject to the following: … Read more

What is Back On Track?

If you have been convicted with an impaired driving conviction or have received more than 1 roadside suspension in the warn rage, one of the requirements in order to drive again is to attend a mandatory alcohol education program. The facts: if you have been given a warn range suspension your license will be suspended … Read more

Ontario’s System on Impaired Driving and what it means for High Risk Car Insurance

Find out below using the chart what happens after 1st convictions for impaired driving in Ontario, Canada. Remember, you may be convicted for impaired driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Novice Drivers (Those with GT1, G2, M1, M2, M2-L or M2-M licenses) Zero blood alcohol content law applies means that novice drivers … Read more

Why Investing in Ontario Student Rental Properties Might Be a Good Investment

Whether you are looking to purchase your first investment property or you are a landlord with a rental property portfolio, owning a student rental property might just be a good investment. Over the years, investing or owning a student rental house had a negative stigma as many potential investors viewed it as high maintenance home … Read more

Does a Speeding Ticket in Ontario Affect my Insurance?

Does a Speeding Ticket in Ontario Affect my Car Insurance? A popular misconception amongst Ontario drivers is that a ticket without points will not affect their insurance. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Any moving violation such as a speeding ticket will affect your insurance. What is the affect on Ontario Car Insurance and 1 … Read more

What to Look for When Buying a Student Rental In Order To Keep Insurance Cost Down

When considering purchasing a student rental there are a few things to look for that will make life easier for you when trying to insure the property. Many times even experienced landlords can purchase a rental property which can be considered difficult to insure because of the property’s mechanics. Below, have a look at what … Read more

Student Landlords: Enhanced Coverage Feature

As a student landlord renting to students you understand there could be a downtime where students do not occupy the house during the summer months. One way to collect rents during this time is to have a 12 month lease, even still students may pay for these months but the house could sit empty from … Read more

More Cities Regulating Rental Housing & Student Rentals

Many cities in Ontario are looking to regulate rental housing and student housing in order for landlords to comply with rental bylaws. If you are shopping for Oshawa Student Rental House Insurance, you can also find information regarding Oshawa student housing, Durham region student housing and cities across Ontario below. This list will be updated … Read more

Ontario Landlord Insurance: Somethings you should know

By owning a rental property for investment purposes, it is important to protect your investment against disasters such as fire. Having insurance may even be mandatory when a mortgage provider will insist that building insurance is in place. Even if you don’t have a mortgage having insurance is a good idea. Read below to find … Read more