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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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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.
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.
Resource
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.
Resource
Resource
Lease Addendum: Getting Consent for Credit Reporting, Tenant Screening, and Debt Recovery
Weiting Bollu
Co-Founder
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.
Opinion
Opinion
Backyard Makeover on a Budget: Landscaping Services Toronto Residents Can Trust
Denys Zakaliuk
Guest
With the right planning, smart material choices, and affordable landscaping in Toronto, even modest budgets can deliver impressive, lasting results.
Opinion
Opinion
Spring Landscaping Tips to Revive Your Outdoor Space After a Harsh Winter
Denys Zakaliuk
gtagrizzly.ca
The most important spring landscaping tips that focus on cleanup, rejuvenation, sustainable design, and smart planting.
Opinion
Opinion
Bogus Eviction Efforts Becoming Business as Usual For Corporate Landlords
Marc Z Goldgrub & Rachael Ostroff-Mann
Green Economy Law Professional Corporation
Corporate landlords are increasingly filing bogus eviction applications over fake arrears, leaving tenants with crushing costs while facing no real consequences themselves.
Opinion
Opinion
You Think Of Renting A House Abroad? Here Are The Things You Should NEVER Do
Cynthia Madison
Guest
Avoid costly mistakes when renting abroad: this guide shows how to vet neighbourhoods, read contracts, document properties, and negotiate confidently.