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Education on rental housing from Openroom's Co-Founder, Weiting Bollu, on Youtube. Learn from her mistakes.

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Our monthly newsletters that showcase behind-the-scenes to Openroom. Written by CEO Weiting Bollu personally.

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Downloadable Templates for Openroom Members

Downloadable templates, checklists, and documents designed to guide you to the starting point.

Openroom Community Contributions

Practical articles from Openroom and trusted contributors about housing. Read what matters.
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What Landlords Think About Municipal Renoviction laws: Feedback from Openroom's Community
Weiting Bollu
Co-Founder
Openroom readers weigh in municipal renoviction laws
Opinion
Opinion
How to Run a Tenant Credit Check in Canada: A Guide for Landlords
Brianna Harrison
Chexy.co
Steps to running a tenant credit check, what to look for in a credit report, and best practices for attracting responsible tenants.
Opinion
Opinion
Our Nightmare Rental Experience: Eviction, Foreclosure, and Fighting for Justice
Anonymous
Renter
A family faced sudden eviction due to foreclosure, discovering their lease was invalid, and now seeks justice for losses.
Opinion
Opinion
Overcoming Housing Instability and Disability: One Renter's Journey to Pursue Higher Education
Anonymous
Renter
A resilient individual battles housing instability, disability, and financial struggles while pursuing a Bachelor of Science and rebuilding their life.
Opinion
Opinion
Understanding Moving Costs: From Calgary to Vancouver and Beyond
Anonymous
RealEstateMovers.ca
Examine the moving and storage service cost determinants while presenting typical route price ranges, sharing cost reduction techniques, and offering information about invisible expenses you might encounter.
Opinion
Opinion
Trust But Verify: How To Find Good Tenants With A Data-Driven Approach
Karen Wong
Singlekey.com
Explore data-driven tenant screening, how AI-powered tools help verify identities, detect document fraud, and make informed leasing decisions.
Opinion
Opinion
Types of Windows for Your Home: Benefits, Features, and Design Considerations
Alex Myr
buildmart.ca
Explore different types of windows, including casement, sliding, and double-hung, and discover their benefits and drawbacks. Learn how to choose the best windows for your home based on aesthetics, functionality, and climate.
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Resource
Origins of Renoviction Laws in British Columbia and Ontario
Weiting Bollu
Weiting Bollu
Explore how New Westminster, B.C., led the fight against renovictions, influencing amendments to the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act for enhanced tenant protections
Opinion
Opinion
How Shifting Rental Market Trends Are Impacting Tenants and Landlords in Canada
Nate Tsang
WallStreetZen
Explore the influence of evolving rental patterns on affordability, availability, and expectations.