Dan Mehta

📈 | Full-Time REALTOR® 🏡 | eXp Realty Brokerage 📍 | Serving Mississauga and Greater Toronto Area | 📞 647-249-8049

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🏘️ Ontario investors: You don't need a corporation to own a rental property. Personal vs. corporate ownership can affect financing, taxes, liability and long-term planning. There's no one-size-fits-all answer.

Investment property questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📦 Ontario landlords: An empty unit doesn't always mean the tenancy has legally ended. If you suspect abandonment, document everything and understand your obligations before removing belongings or taking action.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🏠 Ontario landlords: Thinking Airbnb? Short-term rentals can follow different rules than long-term rentals. Check your local bylaws, licensing or registration requirements, and applicable rules before listing.

Real estate questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🏠 Ontario landlords: Regular inspections can catch leaks, damage and maintenance issues before they get expensive. Just remember—you generally need 24 hours' written notice before entering an occupied unit.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🏡 Ontario landlords: You generally can't reject an applicant simply because they receive public assistance. It's protected under Ontario's Human Rights Code. Use lawful, consistent screening criteria for every applicant.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🔨 Ontario landlords: Renovating doesn't automatically mean your tenant has to leave. Major renovations must meet legal requirements, proper LTB notice is required, and some tenants may have the right to return.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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💵 Ontario landlords: “Cash for keys” can be a legal option. A landlord and tenant can voluntarily agree to end a tenancy in exchange for compensation. Put the agreement in writing and make sure both sides understand the terms.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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💡 Ontario landlords: Even if rent isn't being paid, you generally can't shut off heat, hydro or water to force a tenant out. Follow the proper legal process through the LTB instead.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🔑 Ontario landlords: Many problems start before the lease is signed. Verify employment, income, credit and landlord references—and use a consistent, lawful screening process for every applicant.

Need help finding the right tenant? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📸 Ontario landlords: Document your rental before handing over the keys. Take dated photos, record a walkthrough and complete a move-in inspection. Good records can make a huge difference if a dispute comes up later.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Ontario landlords: You generally can't refuse an applicant because they have children. Family status is protected under Ontario's Human Rights Code. Focus your screening on lawful criteria—not whether someone has kids.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🛡️ Ontario landlords: Your insurance usually doesn't cover your tenant's belongings or personal liability. If you require tenant insurance, put it in the lease and ask for proof of coverage.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📅 Ontario landlords: A 1-year lease doesn't automatically mean the tenant leaves after 12 months. In most cases, the tenancy continues month-to-month and the existing terms still apply.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📄 Ontario landlords: Just because a tenant signs a lease doesn't make every clause legal. Extra terms generally can't override the Residential Tenancies Act or take away a tenant's legal rights.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🔑 Ontario landlords: You can't change the locks to keep a tenant out. If you change the locks, you generally must provide replacement keys. Tenant disputes still require the proper legal process.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📢 Ontario landlords: A text, phone call or verbal notice doesn't evict a tenant. You generally need the proper LTB notice, required timelines and, if they don't leave voluntarily, an eviction order.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🛠️ Ontario landlord tip: A tenant generally can't just stop paying rent because repairs are needed. Landlords still have a duty to maintain the property, and unresolved issues can go through the LTB.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📄 Ontario landlords: Still using an old lease template? Most residential tenancies require Ontario's Standard Lease. You can add extra terms, but they can't conflict with the Residential Tenancies Act.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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🔧 Ontario landlords: You can't pass every repair bill to your tenant. Normal maintenance and wear & tear are generally your responsibility. Damage caused intentionally or negligently may be different.

Landlord questions? Call or text 647-249-8049.

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📋 Ontario landlords: A credit check is only one part of tenant screening. Check employment, income, references, rental history and credit—while following Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Need help finding the right tenant? Call or text 647-249-8049.