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    Workaround For Security Deposit in Ontario

    I always send a cleaning team on new tenants. - The cost it is already included in the rent. I budget such cost same as repairs and vacancy. - Your approach in theory sounds good but in reality, it's time consuming. You will never be sure if current tenant will do a good job, new tenant may be...
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    McMaster University (Hamilton)

    Please let me know if you have a unit close to McMaster University (Hamilton) as a family friend (female) from Mexico is coming to do a postgraduate studies for August 2021. Please PM or email [email protected]
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    Looking for an Accountant and a Lawyer (in Ottawa?)

    Here, I have been using them for last few years.... Matt Levesque Lead Client Advisor Office: 613.567.7088 Fax: 613.523.1090 Meet with Matt envolta.ca – Taxation | Accounting | Consulting
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    Best and most affordable Tenant verification program

    I have never use his services and I do my own checks (mind you, I have been a landlord for 20+ years). If you become member of a landlord association they usually offer an option to pull credit checks for applicants at $10/$15 a pop. Now, I don't pull credit reports on everyone who applies. Only...
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    Co signers on a lease

    You can remove current co-signer upon finding a suitable replacement for another. Otherwise, you can not remove it.
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    Who is responsible for carpet cleaning on move out? Tenant or Landlord

    The proper way to deal with these issues when pets are allow, it is to have units pet-friendly. That is, no-carpets!. I have been a landlord since 1992 and one of the things that I learned is that you could be right (in court as well) and have all fancy clauses on your contracts but likelihood...
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    JV financing with new mortgage rules

    The have used and recommend the services of Po/Stefan and Chad. They are both great brokers in Ottawa (No BS type of people) https://www.mortgageweb.ca/stefankrepski or https://bestinterest.ca/
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    Is condos too expensive to live in?

    Your expectations are not realistic as you will be living in a building surrounded by people/pets/guest/etc. If you want peace and quite then look at condos that target elderly people or retirement places. Yet, you might have to knock on your neighbor;s door once in while to see if he is still...
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    Shopping for more credit and impact on credit score

    Yes but your score is affected by both on the number of inquiries + new approved credit due lowering your credit age (Average). -- That why is never a good idea to close old accounts.
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    Shopping for more credit and impact on credit score

    Please note that age of the credit is also a factor on your credit score. That is, you might get away on getting the credit by applying on the same day/week to multiple banks named LC/CC/HELOC etc. Yet, all your credit will be "new" which eventually will hit your score. This principal also...
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    Looking for real estate professionals in Montreal

    I would suggest to become a member Association des Propriétaires du Québec (You can perform credit checks as well)
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    Looking for real estate professionals in Montreal

    Stephanie Kowalew Courtier hypothécaire commercial - tel 514-748-7738 Ext. 27 https://www.multi-prets.com/fr/Commercial/Notre-equipe/Bio-Stephanie-Kowalew
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    Liability Scenarios for Mother Cosigning For Sister

    1) Yes if she has the funds to do so (buy cash) but unlikely if she wants to qualify for mortgage with her income. 2) If you mother co-signs on a mortgage then she will be on title on that property. Unless an affidavit is signed that states limited ownership. Her state deal on what she owns. 3)...
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