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What Does Tarion Cover? Ontario's New Home Warranty Explained

In pre-construction, you're not really buying a condo. You're buying a builder's promise to deliver one, years from now, roughly as described. That makes the builder's track record the most important variable in the whole purchase, and most buyers spend less time on it than they spend choosing the flooring upgrade. Here's how to research a builder in Ontario properly.

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Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant for Personal Use in Ontario? The N12 Explained

The N12 is one of the most contested forms in Ontario's rental system. So, can a landlord evict a tenant for personal use in Ontario? Yes, in defined circumstances, with strict requirements, real compensation owed, and serious penalties for doing it in bad faith. Whether you're the landlord considering it or the tenant receiving one, here's how the N12 eviction for personal use in Ontario actually works.

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Renting Out Your Condo in Toronto: What Landlords Need to Know

Maybe you've upsized and kept the old unit, or your pre-con finally closed and you're not moving in. Either way, renting out your condo in Toronto turns you into a small business owner overnight, with a regulator, a tax filing, and a condo board all suddenly interested in your decisions. Here's the checklist that keeps first-time condo landlords out of trouble.

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What Documents Do You Need to Rent an Apartment in Toronto?

Toronto's rental market moves fast, and the difference between landing a unit and losing it is often just preparation. If you're wondering what documents you need to rent an apartment in Toronto, here's the complete package, what landlords can and can't ask for, and how to compete if you're new to Canada or thin on credit history.

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