Find answers to your residential property management questions. Learn about good property management practices as well as e-leasing, e-renewal notices and certified communications. Download useful templates and sample documents.
When signing a lease, the landlord must provide the new tenant with a notice detailing the last rent paid and its date, if no rent has been paid in the twelve months preceding the start of the lease. This is known as the Notice to a new lessee. Explore the nature of this essential document, its legal framework, and get practical tips on how to complete it properly.
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Punctuality in rent payment is the primary responsibility of a tenant in Quebec. It is essential for maintaining a harmonious relationship with the landlord and ensuring a hassle-free rental experience. By adhering to the payment terms specified in the lease, clarifying the methods and recipients of payment, and keeping written proof, tenants can avoid misunderstandings and disputes.
Choosing the right tenants is a crucial step that can make or break your landlord experience. For property owners, the dream of finding the "perfect tenant" can often be overshadowed by the reality of bad tenants who can cause significant headaches and financial losses.
The heavy rains that hit the province of Quebec in August 2024 left many homeowners facing devastating water damage. This situation revealed an often-overlooked truth: your home insurance policy does not always guarantee protection against all types of water-related incidents. To help you better understand and prepare for such eventualities, Bloc Solutions offers you this detailed guide on insurance and water damage.
Moving into a condo or rental apartment is an exciting experience, whether it's your first time living alone or you're upgrading to a more luxurious space. However, this move has unique rules and considerations distinct from moving into a house. To help you transition smoothly, we've created an essential checklist with must-know tips and useful advice tailored for condo or rental apartment moves.
When a tenant causes damage to a property, the landlord may find themselves in a difficult situation. What are the options for being compensated for damage caused by a tenant? Bloc Solutions examines the legal remedies and preventive measures available to landlords.
Whether for a visit or renovations, a landlord may need to visit or show their rental property. What are their rights and responsibilities in this regard?
Discover the essential steps to take when your tenant defaults on rent. This comprehensive guide covers legal requirements, amicable solutions, formal notices, and how to file a request with the Administrative Housing Tribunal for lease termination and tenant eviction. Ensure compliance while efficiently managing tenant payment issues.
Rent represents the sum of money paid each month to maintain the lease of a property or item. When it comes time for payment, neither the tenant nor the landlord can act outside established protocols. To prevent delays and other issues, rent payments are regulated by law, which provides specific recourse options.
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According to the Civil Code of Quebec, a lease of a dwelling is automatically renewed under the same conditions and for the same term when it ends.
To increase your tenant's rent, all you have to do is calculate a fair increase and write it in a legally compliant renewal notice. To do this calculation, you must take some factors into account or use a calculation tool if necessary. The rent increase can’t be done at any time or in any way. You must follow very specific rules. They are set out in the Civil Code of Québec.
Learn the proper procedures for evicting a tenant without a lease. This guide covers legal steps, required notices, and best practices to ensure a smooth and lawful eviction process. Ensure compliance with local regulations and protect your rights as a landlord.
A rent receipt is a document that attests that the tenant has paid his rent. This document acts as a supporting document and can be useful in the case of some administrative or legal procedures.
A commercial rent increase is calculated at the discretion of both parties to the lease agreement. They negotiate to set fair and equitable increase. As a landlord, you can use different criteria to propose a reasonable commercial rent increase.
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From posting your ad to handing over the keys, it's not difficult to post a rental property. You just need to know how to do it right. Defining a real estate project, establishing a rental strategy, and creating effective ads are some of the key elements to putting an apartment up for rent.
The price of an unpaid rent insurance usually varies between 2% and 3.5% of the monthly amount paid by the tenant, that is to say a monthly amount of $20 to $35 for a rent of $1000.
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Learn the essential steps for sending a valid rent increase notice to your tenants. This comprehensive guide covers legal requirements, key elements to include, deadlines, and best practices to ensure compliance and smooth communication. Simplify your rental management with proven strategies and tools.
To prevent future disputes, many landlords require their potential tenants to take a credit check before signing a lease. This inquiry validates the tenant's financial capabilities and determines if they can pay for their rent each month.
The RL-31 slip must be filed by all property owners who rented a unit with a rent paid or pble on December 31 of the year in question. It must be sent to all tenants and sub-tenants by the last day of February of the year following the reporting year.
RL-31 slips must be filed by all property owners who rented a unit with a rent paid or payable on December 31 of the reporting year. You must send it to all tenants and subtenants.
A lease renewal notice is a written letter sent to the tenant by their landlord, advising them of any changes made to the lease and asking them whether or not they intend to renew their lease.
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Bloc Solutions now allows you to produce, generate and sign a lease directly on the platform.
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Signing a paper lease is long, tedious, counterproductive and, what's more, obsolete. Thanks to our platform, all you need is a few clicks and it's done!
The import of documents on the platform is available by you or one of the members of your management team holding the "editor" rights. These documents can be retrieved and uploaded at any time.
