Are you a new landlord trying to figure out if you should run your rental empire as a sole proprietor or go full “big boss energy” and set up a corporation? Before you buy a stack of gold pens and pretend you’re on Dragons’ Den, let’s break down what each choice really means, with a dose of real-life landlord wisdom.

Collecting rent and deposits seems simple, until you discover the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) has more opinions about the process than your most particular relative at Thanksgiving. Getting it wrong can lead to illegal charges, unintended tenancies, and headaches nobody ordered.

When rent doesn’t show up on time, it’s tempting to flick on your “mean landlord” hat, but a structured, documented approach works better and is legally safer. Let's dive into non-payment of rent shall we?

In this video, I’m going to walk you through debtor examinations under Ontario’s Small Claims Court Rules. This is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, enforcement tools available after you’ve already won your case.

The landlord and tenant relationship is easy. Pay rent. Finish maintenance. Why'd you have to go and make it so complicated?