Share The issue of household pests is huge in any home. Vermin, rodents and other household pests can occur in some rental properties. Pests live anywhere they can find food, water, warmth and shelter. Pest control companies regularly service many apartment buildings. Pests are serious health hazards to residents; therefore the landlord is responsible for [...]
Share Having an inspection is important for both the tenant and the landlord. In some provinces, it is required by the law that this is done; British Columbia is an example of this. When you inspect a rental property, consider the following: • Enlist an extra pair of eyes • Document everything in your rental [...]
Share When it comes to your rental unit, you have to be aware of several things. The landlord cannot hold tenants responsible for normal wear and tear, however tenants can be required to fix damages, such as stained carpets or damaged walls. It is vital that you establish the conditions of the premises on moving [...]
Share To continue where I left off last week, with the Do it Yourself Home Inspection, I feel it is necessary to state that this is nothing more than a preliminary sweep of the potential home. You should never substitute yourself in place of a professional home inspector. This is because you are already biased [...]
Share When purchasing a home, one of the must do tasks is to hire a home inspector to have a run through of the home to find any problems that you should be made aware of before making this kind of financial commitment. You can do a preliminary inspection yourself before you hire a professional [...]
