"Bad Tenant/Landlord Lists" - What's the deal? The answer may surprise you so sit down, grab a coffee, and take a read. It's a long article but one worth reading and sharing.

Learn about how you can recover rental debt via small claims court using a court order from the LTB!

Disclosure of rental payment history and relevant information to consumer reporting agencies or other authorized third parties for purposes including credit reporting, tenant screening, and debt recovery.

A family faced sudden eviction due to foreclosure, discovering their lease was invalid, and now seeks justice for losses.

After the Ontario LTB, you are not done because you still have to go to the SCC to enforce an order.

A resilient individual battles housing instability, disability, and financial struggles while pursuing a Bachelor of Science and rebuilding their life.

Learn about pet policies in Canadian rentals, including landlord rules, tenant rights, and service animal protections under provincial tenancy laws.

Announcement from the Ministry of Attorney General, Openroom's attendance at Queen's Park, and more updates on developments in the rental ecosystem.

Openroom community members weigh in on rent control.

Openroom readers weigh in municipal renoviction laws

Openroom readers weigh in on improvements to Landlord and Tenant Tribunals.

London, Ontario introduces new Rental Unit Repair License to combat renovictions, effective March 2025.

Hamilton, ON, introduces new Renovation Licence and Relocation Bylaw requirements for rental property renovations effective January 2025.

Toronto’s Rental Renovation Licence By-law was passed in November 2024 and will take effect in July 2025. Find out what this means for small landlords in Toronto.

Here is how Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) protect tenants against renovictions.

Explore how New Westminster, B.C., led the fight against renovictions, influencing amendments to the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act for enhanced tenant protections

Every tenant screening report you pull from SingleKey will have an automatic Openroom search embedded.

An in-depth analysis tracing Ontario’s ongoing housing crisis back to the "Big Bang" of rent control policies from the 1970s.

Read about rent control’s long term implications of rent control on affordable and available housing.

Ontario landlords can use the free Driver’s License Check tool to securely verify tenant IDs.

Openroom partners with Equifax to provide up-to-date rental debt data to Equifax.

A guide to Ontario’s landlord and tenant associations to help navigate the rental ecosystem.

What do Canadian childcare operators and small-scale housing providers have in common?

Learn how to confirm if your tenant’s rental debt reported through Openroom has impacted their Equifax credit report.

Learn how new renoviction laws in B.C. and Ontario protect tenants facing evictions due to renovations and address the growing housing crisis

Learn how Ontario's Bill 97 protects tenants with new air conditioning rights, stricter eviction rules, and higher fines for bad-faith landlords.

Explore the financial and emotional challenges faced by small landlords and tenants in the debate over automatic evictions.

Unpacking the overblown “renoviction” rhetoric in Ontario and exploring the real issues with N13 evictions and rental market dynamics.

There are many good reasons to relocate to Alberta. Although there are many nuances to be aware of, compared to other parts of Canada, living in Alberta is still pretty cheap.

A proposed solution to Ontario's rental crisis that speeds up evictions for non-payment and reduces landlord fears,

Landlord or tenant heading to the LTB? This is your ultimate guide to the LTB.

A list of all court enforcement offices in Ontario for landlords.

Weiting Bollu discusses the legality of Openroom and non-payment of rent statistics in Ontario.

Weiting Bollu delves into her personal life and shares stories of failure, perseverance, a broken arm and the journey to Openroom.

Co-founder Weiting Bollu talks about the public accessibility of court documents through Openroom’s database.

Co-founder Weiting Bollu talks about 2 LTB orders that reveal how the legal system works in Ontario.

Weiting Bollu discusses the rental market landscape with David Gorski and David Korman

I successfully evicted my tenant with the help of a well-prepared team of family, friends, and professionals.

When you evict your tenant, you need to change your mailbox keys with Canada Post.

Small landlords are stuck playing the world’s worst game of Monopoly, while tenants are stuck on Baltic Avenue paying Pacific Avenue rent if they’re lucky.

I share my insights on managing tenant utility payments and avoiding the financial pitfalls from unpaid water bills.

If you have an eviction day coming up, YOU NEED A LOCKSMITH.

Join Co-Founders Weiting and Vishal for updates on Openroom, industry insights, and an interactive workshop!

Weiting Bollu, CEO of Openroom spoke with Host Gary Hibbert, Realtor and Investor at Smart Home Choice

Weiting Bollu, CEO of Openroom spoke with Host Giacomo Ladas, Associate Director of Communications at Rentals.ca and Rentsync.

A guide to junk removal from your property and life after your tenant leaves.

A comprehensive guide for landlords on understanding and managing pet-related issues in rental properties.

Learn about the 72-hour rule and sheriff duties during an Ontario eviction process.

Credit scores can affect your rental prospects. Find out how you can access your credit score.

Learn more about collection agencies and if it is the right choice for you.

Get the information you need about your tenant through skip tracing or an examination hearing.

New Licensing legislation has hit neighbour cities like Kingston and Brampton, in Ontario. What happened to Oshawa in the past?

Before thinking about bankruptcy, consider free credit counselling as an option.

Equifax vs TransUnion - what are the major differences between the two credit bureaus in Canada?

Rewatch: Co-Founders, Weiting and Vishal, deliver the latest updates to Openroom; plus, hear Canadian rental market insights from the Rentals.ca team.

Opinion contributor from Tenant Advocate who was served with eviction notice after illegal 18.8% rent increase above the Ontario guideline.

Opinion contributor from Tenant Advocate on the true reflection of Toronto's shelter standards for the homeless.

Tenants have rights. There are organizations that can provide guidance on certain cases

As a Tenant in Ontario, you should know the rate your Landlord can increase your rent by. If you don't, you are too naive.

Openroom has stopped accepting Application filings in Ontario, Canada

2024 June Openroom Co-Founder Weiting's Newsletter

Openroom will prevent the Tenant's name from being searchable inside the Openroom Court Order System.

Discover the 78 clauses that can enhance and customize your lease agreement to suit your specific needs.

2024 May Openroom Co-Founder Weiting's Newsletter

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Unlock the key insights into landlord-tenant hearings! From the essential principles of natural justice to navigating procedural fairness, this article demystifies the Landlord Tenant Board's discretionary power.

A candid perspective from a small landlord, challenging common perceptions about landlord-tenant relationships and the realities of the rental market today.

5 arrests within 6 weeks on my property. How much more can I take?

Ever heard of Immitracker - the largest immigration application tracker in Canada and Australia?

If you are a Landlord with a Tenant who doesn't pay rent, the average is a $15,863 loss per Openroom.ca data.

July 2024 Edition of the Openroom Rental Nexus Newsletter