How emergency alert systems help senior tenants stay safe, independent, and secure in rental housing with faster emergency response.

Explore portfolio diversification strategies beyond property investments during volatile housing markets, including alternatives, asset allocation, and risk management.

The five most common warning signs found in Canadian contractor scam reports, and how homeowners can protect themselves before hiring.

Signing your first rental agreement in Canada might seem like a small step, but it’s a big milestone in your journey as an international student. It's more than just finding a roof over your head—it's about creating a space where you feel safe, comfortable, and ready to succeed.

Learn how to plan renovations and a move without stress. Discover budgeting tips, timeline strategies, and practical advice for a smooth home remodel experience.

Learn how financial institutions are making everyday banking services more accessible through digital innovation, inclusive design, and open finance strategies.

Title fraud is a growing threat in Ontario's real estate market. Learn how to detect warning signs, protect your property, and act fast.

Avoid costly mistakes when renting abroad: this guide shows how to vet neighbourhoods, read contracts, document properties, and negotiate confidently.

Smart storage transforms cramped, cluttered homes into open, stylish, and stress-free spaces by making every inch count

Corporate landlords are increasingly filing bogus eviction applications over fake arrears, leaving tenants with crushing costs while facing no real consequences themselves.

With the right planning, smart material choices, and affordable landscaping in Toronto, even modest budgets can deliver impressive, lasting results.

Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board is plagued by unchecked, frivolous adjournment requests that fuel delays and erode accountability.

The most important spring landscaping tips that focus on cleanup, rejuvenation, sustainable design, and smart planting.

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.

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.

Find out the advantages of eco-friendly rentals for modern tenants. Find out how energy-efficient appliances, windows, doors, green spaces support sustainable living.

Ontario's rental market needs bold reforms—BC's tenancy rules could be the key to fixing the housing crisis.

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

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

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

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

Openroom community members weigh in on rent control.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Weiting Bollu explains how Openroom can help empower small landlords to enter rental market.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

July 2024 Edition of the Openroom Rental Nexus Newsletter

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

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

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

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.

2024 April Openroom Co-Founder Weiting's Newsletter

2024 March Openroom Co-Founder Weiting's Newsletter

2024 May Openroom Co-Founder Weiting's Newsletter

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

2024 June Openroom Co-Founder Weiting's Newsletter

Openroom has stopped accepting Application filings in Ontario, Canada

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.

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

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

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