I have heard, but not tested. Put a few paper plates with coffee grounds in the freezer for a few days, then the Arm and Hammer Hope this helps. John

QUOTE (investmart @ Oct 7 2010, 08:52 AM) Hi All,I have a vacant 3-bdr apt. A couple is interested in the apartment. here is what I found out about them:- both have good credit reports (Not many on ODSP do good sign)- both are on disability making enough as a couple to pay the rent - both got...

We are based in Brantford. It has it`s challenges. If you need more info feel free to email me, you can get my e-mail off our website. John

I second the "check the attic" for a grow-op.

The demolition has started two buildings down yesterday. I agree that the process was messed up from the begining. But glad to see SOMETHING happen there, but as stated above once it is all down there is NO PLAN.....

This has come up with us before. The tenant does not need owners permission. Thankfully in our case the tenants address change hadn`t gone through yet (the one time I thank the goverment for being slow). And thus was illegal. And the inspections don`t happen and they have no way to inspect!.

You can have the tenant contact the rental company to put it in their name (and verify it), some rental companies don`t allow that, so include it in the rent.

If the method of payment is being changed both parties have to agree. I.e if you pick it up, and take cash, you cannot change it. I.e, If you start with cheques, don`t start taking cash!. Your tenants might not know this, and might be accepting to a change. 1. Cheques. 2. Direct into your...

We provide washer and dryer for most. Its a good feature to have. John

A 100.00 is 100.00, send the N4 and stick to it. 100 will become more and more if you let it. I wouldn`t call the case worker just yet, if it comes to 200.00 then go ahead.

Agree, there are a number of ozone companies out there. We had a 3 bedroom filled with a "cooking odor" that would be impossible to remove. 24hrs treament, and no cleaning later smell was gone.

QUOTE (housingrental @ Jan 2 2010, 05:42 PM) Hi John Congratulations on your success and happy new year to you too! I can relate. I started doing property management in 2004 and the growth each year has been amazing. It`s a difficult business but this creates opportunities for someone willing...

Happy new year to all, I wish all of you a prosperous one! We passed year 3!. Our company started on Oct 10, 2006 with 1 employee and a whopping $400.00 in start-up and horrible credit. We have had many ups and not so many downs since then. Now we manage 75+ units, from SFH to our largest...

QUOTE (billhong @ Jan 1 2010, 03:55 PM) My tenants has never paid me rent, so we went to RTDRS, she was ordered to pay one month`s rent ($1300)before Dec 28, 2009, then she can stay until Jan 8 2010. if she fail to pay the money, she must move out before Dec 29,2009. So far, she only paid me...

You can always call the hydro and gas company and get an estimate, just say you are about to rent # 123 Smith Lane. John