Students Rentals - Adding to the housing crisis?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to For Rent, The Rental Report
02:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Student Rentals
13:59 Impact of Rental Legislation on Landlords and Tenants

Takeaways

1. There is a need for a balanced approach that considers the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
2. Zoning and bylaws are crucial in determining the ease of adding new rental supply.
3. Understanding the local rental market and its unique challenges is essential for successful property management.

Summary

In this conversation, MacKenzie Wilson and Hart Togman discuss various aspects of the rental industry, particularly focusing on student rentals in Ontario. They highlight the challenges faced by landlords and investors due to government policies and regulations. They also discuss the imbalance between the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, as well as the impact of zoning and bylaws on the rental market. The conversation touches on the screening process for tenants and the importance of understanding the specific needs and demographics of the target market. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the complexities and nuances of the rental industry in Canada.

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The Rent Report, where two self-proclaimed rental experts talk all things landlords and tenants.

Hosts

MacKenzie Wilson Founder of Alberta Landlord Community, Alberta's largest Facebook group for landlords and SingleKey's Director of Customer Engagement, Canada's largest and goto tenant screening service.

Hart Togman Founder and CEO of Rent Panda - Rent Panda believes that everyone can be a landlord and offers the rental services to make it possible!