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Evictions Are Popular These Days
I had hoped to have my eviction package all complete by now, but time has managed to get away from me and the project keeps expanding. Currently I am just finishing page four of the outline up, I already have … Continue reading
Collecting From Evicted Tenants
Although some people have had success with collecting money from evicted tenants, unless the outstanding amount owed is over a couple thousand dollars you may be better off letting it go.
The time and energy you waste trying to collect could probably better serve you by spending extra time finding and screening for exceptional tenants to replace the less than stellar former inhabitants. For those of you looking to collect, though here is some information to help you with the process of either garnishing a former tenant’s wages, or potentially seizing tenant’s assets to pay outstanding deb. Continue reading
Another Tenant (Or Near Tenant) Story
This particular post could have also been titled “Google Knows All”, but it does revolve around tenants, so I thought I would share. Hopefully there are a couple lessons and some laughter for everyone in this. Around mid December I … Continue reading
SWAT Boy is Finally Moving On – Evicting a Tenant In Calgary
What an anticlimactic day. After all the drama, all the issues, all the problems, this latest eviction seems to be winding down with barely a whimper. I ended up meeting with the bailiff today and we posted the notice, changed … Continue reading
Arrrrrggggh – Tenant Eviction Drags On
A small village must be very upset my tenant hasn’t come home in a while. He doesn’t seem to get it, I have even tried using little words, but apparently to no avail. The Villagers patiently await the return of … Continue reading
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Tagged Evictions, Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Services, Tenant problems
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SWAT Boy Is a No Show – Another Tenant Eviction Win On Record
So after all the drama, SWAT boy couldn’t attend his own eviction hearing. Guess when you are busy you have other priorities in life! Apparently he had to work, he even called into the hearing office today to tell them … Continue reading
Evicting Tenants – Drunks, Deadbeats and Problem Tenants Look Out
Do you realize the number one search string that brings people to this site is hinged around the word eviction? Ironically for the last three or four months my entire life has revolved around evicting problem tenants who believe they … Continue reading
SWAT Boy – The Saga Continues
How refreshing, every day my thoughts about people and helping out get dragged further down. Case in point, SWAT boy caused a bit more stress Sunday. Here I am sitting at home when the neighbour to the house calls. When … Continue reading
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Tagged drunk tenants, Evictions, Real Estate Investing, tenant eviction, Tenant problems
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It Begins Again – Evicting a Difficult Tenant in Calgary
The story of SWAT boy carrys on, and it just keeps getting better, fortunately I am trying to take the positive lessons from this. First I screwed up. Everyone take note, don’t fill out eviction forms when you are frustrated … Continue reading
Why Am I Still Getting Evicted?
Because SWAT showed up you moron and that counts as the final strike! The full SWAT story is available here, Has Police Tactical Visited Your Rental Property Lately? So by the title, you can guess I had an interesting day … Continue reading
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Tagged drunk tenants, Evictions, Landlord Tips, tenant eviction, Tenant problems
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Police Tactical – The Aftermath
First off, thanks to everyone who emailed or commented on yesterday’s frustration post. We received plenty of incredibly positive replies and it has helped Karen and I create a much clearer picture of what we are currently doing, what we … Continue reading
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Tagged drunk tenants, Evictions, Landlord Advice, tenant eviction, Tenant problems
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Has Police Tactical Visited Your Rental Lately?
Wow, what an interesting couple of days I’ve had. Would you like to hear some of it? It all started early Monday afternoon when I went to drop off a receipt to one of my shared accommodation tenants. Just to … Continue reading
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Tagged drunk tenants, Evictions, tenant eviction, Tenant problems
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Rental Scammers Explained
I just found this great video that explains how some of the rental scams are being run. This is some great information for any landlords who run ads on the internet (which better be anyone who reads this blog!). Enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged Landlord Tips, Real Estate Investing, rental scams, Tenant problems
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Landlord Tips #6, Be Slow to Choose Tenants and Fast to Take Action on Problem Tenants
Many of these tips fit overlap and this one overlaps with Tip #2, Screening Your Tenants and Tip #4 Don’t Re-Act, Pre-Act. As I stated before, the first tenant applicant is not typically the best tenant. While it is often … Continue reading
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Tagged Landlord Advice, Landlord Tips, Tenant problems
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Drunk Tank
Bet that headline caught people’s attention, and no, it wasn’t me heading downtown for a sleep over either. It was one of my tenants, twice in two days matter of fact. So here is some quick background for you before … Continue reading