nightmare tenants

Our tenant clearly isn’t the person who signed the rental agreement two months ago, but she’s claiming to be the same person. Now what?

If the tenant staying in your rental is not the person who signed the agreement, it could be a sublet, or a case of fraud.
May 14, 2026 Alex Summers

My wife and I just bought a duplex with tenants below us. We were told they were quiet people. They're not. What can we do? (Copy)

Bought a duplex with noisy tenants downstairs? Here’s a practical, human-friendly guide to handling tenant noise, protecting your finances, and keeping your new home from becoming a stress factory.
May 7, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Our basement tenants haven't paid rent in 3 months, but eviction takes 6 months and we’re still paying the mortgage. This can’t be legal, can it?

The eviction process is so long and frustrating that it hardly seems fair. Here's how to approach the situation.
March 30, 2026 Peter Kinney

I inherited a rental property from my dad earlier this year, but the tenants refuse to pay rent and I have to cover the expenses. What now?

You inherited a rental property thinking that it would bring in income. But the tenants refuse to pay rent. We look at some steps and strategies to help you get to a solution.
September 19, 2025 Sammy Tran

My elderly mom’s basement tenant told neighbors he owns her house. He’s made unauthorized changes to the suite. Should I be concerned?

When a tenant begins telling neighbors that he is the building owner, the real owner needs to step in and set the record straight to prevent confusion.
January 7, 2026 Sammy Tran

My tenant moved out of his apartment but his ex-girlfriend is still staying there. She’s not on the lease and refuses to pay rent. What now?

Your tenant has moved out, but his ex-girlfriend, who isn’t listed on the lease, remains in the apartment, refusing to leave or pay rent. In this situation it’essential to proceed carefully and within the law.
October 7, 2025 Jane O'Shea