Garbage Tags? How does this work? You get 1 tag per bag of garbage or something like that?

I wish I could find a good one as well here in Edmonton... will you let me know if you find one? So far my experience has not been good. Most are not reliable and the only time they keep to their schedule is when they submit their invoice for payment. (insert rolling eyes heres)

QUOTE (RebeccaBryan @ Oct 1 2010, 02:43 AM) ...In short it explains how we can help each other collect on rental arrears by doing searches with one company so that all tenants screened become part of a database, and how it is already working but will work on a larger scale if we all join. The...

$40,000?? Wow, that must be a major mold issue! I would get my insurance company involved or get a few more estimates done. As for the Tenant in the basement unit... he can also make an insurance claim if he has insurance and than the insurance companies can hash it out. If he doesn`t have...

QUOTE (RebeccaBryan @ Sep 24 2010, 07:38 AM) Maybe read this thread, it might change your opinion. http://myreinspace.com/rein_members_only/Members-Only_Discussion/81-18054-Tenant_Screening_and_Database.html As I cannot access this link I am not sure what information it is offering but...

Sounds to me like you do not do that many checks in a year. So I wouldn`t use a company that charges an annual fee. Anything you might save on the cost of an inquiry would be lost with that fee. Rather, if you only do a few a year I would suggest TVS ( http://www.tenantverification.com/ . ) They...

If they are in a common area they should have no expectation of privacy. If a camera is set up in a private dwelling or a personal area of a home such as a private bedroom or office space, entering without permission would constitute break and enter and having video of it is evidence and not an...

What province are you in?

I can appreciate what you have experienced as well, l have a small dog that is quiet and well trained yet I had difficulty finding a place when I sold my house. That is why I allow small pets. Although, I am very picky and do ask the prospective Tenant to bring the pet with them if possible when...

I use an external hard drive and update weekly as a rule but if I have done an extra amount of work for some reason I will backup everything daily. I have an on-going problem with my Quickbooks... it has a habit of crashing on me without warning so I save a copy after every entry and put it on a...

The only time I have been accused of discrimination was several years ago by a native man and his girlfriend. He threaten to sue me unless I gave him the suite. Imagine his embarrassment when I explained it would be very hard to convince a judge that I was discriminating against him because he...

I have an iPhone and there are just way to many apps for me to go through, so I turn on my Sirius Radio (70s on 7) and play Yatzee LOL

I like these types of applicants, provided the parents are well qualified. My best leverage for these tenants should there be a problem is... "Well I guess I`ll have to consult with your parents and get their opinion on correcting the problem." Accented by a wicked laugh as I am walking away.

To put it simply, In Alberta you cannot change the lease terms during the lease period unless the Landlord and Tenant agree to in writing (Add an Addendum). You will have to wait for the lease to run out. I would also give the Tenant at least 90 days notice that you will be doing this both out...

I appreciate and respect your stance on this issue but I believe it is my right to be selective when placing a Tenant. Processing an application for residency is done on its merits not on race, religious beliefs, disabilities or even the number of tattoos or piercings. Besides, 95% of the time a...