Coronavirus Update - Tenants

May 6, 2020 7:45:50 PM Share this:

At Harcourts, our priority is supporting our clients and the community throughout this challenging time.

During recent conversations we have been asked a number of questions about the state of the rental market, the impact that Coronavirus is having on Landlords and how we are adapting to the changing landscape.


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Topics: Property Management, Tenants, COVID-19

Tenant vs landlord - who fixes what?

Aug 19, 2019 10:00:00 AM Share this:

One of the more contentious issues between a landlord and the tenant is almost always the general state of repair and ongoing maintenance and repair issues that crop up within a tenancy. Often, confusion reigns regarding who may be liable for the cost of various elements that can occur within a residential rental. Sadly, more often than not, landlords unfairly assume much liability is the responsibility of the tenant, when it is in actual fact their responsibility as the property owner, says Grant Rea, Certified Residential Rental Specialist with RE/MAX Living.


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Topics: Landlords, Tenants, Harcourts Real Estate, Tips for Homeowners

How to Deal with Troublesome Tenants 'Article for Landlords'

Feb 28, 2017 10:13:12 PM Share this:

Without tenants our investment properties start to lose their income potential and become another outgoing cost, but sometimes troublesome tenants can be more costly than a potential vacancy.

So what can you do to ensure any early issues that arise with your tenants don’t turn into a major headache down the road? Here are some steps you can take before troublesome tenants become unmanageable.


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Topics: Property Management, Landlords, Tenants