Hi Brady, Thanks for the reply and suggestions. Kijiji is great, but I have to rely on my PM to keep updating it, as I can't post on it from overseas (Seoul). How have you found Rentspot as a place to advertise? It looks like there are a lot of apartment buildings, and also some ads that...

Hello, Can anyone suggest some good places to advertise a suite for rent in Saskatoon? Thanks! Nicola

Hi Sherilynn, Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me what you charge (daily/weekly?) and what part of Edmonton it's in? Any other charges (like cleaning fees?) Would it fit 2 adults and 3 children? Thanks, Nicola

Ice damming on the roof --> water damage inside --> disturbed asbestos Alberta requires it removed before restoration work can be done. (It's very expensive!!!)

It is asbestos remediation so they have to leave, unfortunately.

Hello, Does anyone have (or know of) a pet-friendly short-term rental (probably one week, maybe two) in Edmonton. It is for a couple, their three kids and a small dog (Scottish terrier). They are our tenants and we need to find a place for them while we have some work done on their...

Thanks very much, Chris!

Thanks Sherilynn and Chris! Chris, can you recommend someone who can do the test for only a couple hundred dollars? We were quoted closer to $500, I believe. Thanks! Nicola

Thanks Eric. I think so as well (regarding the age of the building). The contractor wanted us to get an independent inspection, not to do it themselves. They said it is to protect their workers and the occupants. This is part of the email: In this certain circumstance, we would testing...

Hello, We have some recent water damage in our walls and floors due to roof leakage, ice damming etc. Before doing anything the contractor is saying we need an asbestos inspection (from an independent tester - not cheap!). It is a townhouse in NE Edmonton, built in 1979. Is this a...

Thanks everyone. I agree that I should have the right to screen someone who is about to rent my valuable asset... I am aware that credit checks are not the only thing, but a refusal could possibly raise a red flag. Also, I do realize I need permission to do the check, which is why I...

We have a prospective tenant who looks good on the surface. However, she will not consent to a credit check, as she is afraid numerous inquiries will negatively affect her credit (which is true). She has supplied a copy of one she obtained for herself (it looks good) but of course, it is...

thanks everyone for your replies! A clarification: I have now seen the letter from EPCOR, and it seems to be only regarding water (Epcor Water Services Inc. - EWSI). According to the letter, the tenant is now more than 60 days in arrears. Upon 90 days' notice to the owner, EWSI can open...

Thanks very much, Sherilynn! Just one question - from reading that, it sounds like you have a flat rate for the utilities, is that correct? Do you separate it out from the rent (rather than just having "rent with utilities included") so that rent looks lower and so that you can increase it...

Sherilynn, How would you work it if a utility agreement were in a schedule to the lease? I've always assumed that it's better to have the utilities in the tenant's name, as then they are responsible. If they are not, then it seems rather pointless (except that, with a good tenant, there...

Thanks Thomas & Sherilynn, Regarding EPCOR, in Edmonton, can they make us pay the outstanding bill if the tenant is still there? Surely the tenant has signed an agreement with EPCOR to get services, so they have the legal obligation to pay, and EPCOR should collect from them? (And, yes...

I've just found out that our tenant owes EPCOR $900 and does not have the money to pay them. EPCOR wants to switch the bills back into our names (as owners). Can they do this?? Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Thanks, Nicola

Thanks for the replies!

We have to replace an existing backyard deck in Toronto. Wood (pressure-treated) is cheaper, but composite lasts longer and requires less maintenance (but costs quite a bit more). What would you do (assuming we are going to hold the property for at least 5-10 years ...or longer)? Many...