Starting January 1st 2024, Ontario auto insurance policy holders will have the option to remove Direct Compensation for Property Damage (DCPD) coverage from their car insurance policy. This coverage was previously mandatory. Let’s delve into what these changes are and why it’s probably not a good idea to opt-out of this very important coverage. First, … Read more
On December 16 2021, City Council approved implementation of a vacant home tax in Toronto starting in January 2022. How The City of Toronto will Define a Vacant Home The city of Toronto will consider the home vacant if it has been unoccupied for more than six months during the previous calendar year. Exemptions apply: … Read more
Below is a list from Toronto Police Services of the top ten cars stolen in the year 2021. Top 10 Auto Thefts by Vehicle Make and Model in Toronto Preventing Car Theft.
The City of Hamilton yesterday August 10th 2021 voted in favour of a motion to implement a rental housing licensing pilot for wards 1,8 and 14. Where are Wards 1, 8 and 14? Ward 1: covers the area primarily close to McMaster University Ward 8 & 14: covers the area primarily close to Mohawk College. … Read more
We hope this article finds you well and that you and your family are safe in this unprecedented time. Landlord Insurance & Rental Income Landlords have called us to ask if having rental income insurance will cover tenants who are either refusing to pay rent or defaulting due to COVID 19 crisis. First, to answer … Read more
In today’s world of advanced computers and algorithms, calculating car insurance rates has become a highly sophisticated process. Gone are the days when an Ontario car insurance broker could simply flip through a book, check a few variables like age, vehicle, and location, and produce an accurate quote. Now, insurers analyze thousands of factors to … Read more
Existing Fines and penalties are changing January 1st 2019 for Ontario Drivers with A to G Licensed. Starting January 1st 2019 you’ll face: First conviction: Second conviction within 5 years: Third and subsequent convictions within 5 years: Special Note for Novice drivers Effective January 1, 2019, if you hold a G1, G2, M1 or M2 … Read more
The Ontario government is making changes to the Highway Traffic Act in an effort to make the roads safer. The Ontario government is planning the following changes: Important to note that drivers convicted with impaired driving, careless driving and distracted driving can face higher car insurance premiums because these tickets show up on a driver’s … Read more
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
As a landlord renting to students, you’re likely familiar with the seasonal downtime when your property might sit vacant during the summer months. Even with a 12-month lease, students often leave from May to August, paying rent while the house remains empty. This can present a unique challenge for student landlords, as traditional insurance policies … Read more