Kayley and Brent D’Souza have become a cautionary tale for landlords. But like most stories of that ilk, things started off well for the Cambridge couple. Read more  

The affordable housing crisis has become an indisputable reality for Canadians across the nation. It's even become a key issue for this upcoming federal election, prompting party leaders to articulate their stance. Read more

The teal front door of Serena Purdy's white house leads the eye straight down one of Kensington Market's quirky little laneways where pots of lavender and herbs adorn her stoop. Read the full article

A Toronto couple with a rental property in Oshawa, Ont., says the last seven months have been a nightmare. Read the full article

Windsor homeowners will soon legally be able to build "second units" within their homes, and put them up as rental spaces. Council has approved bylaw and zoning changes to allow secondary units, commonly referred to as "in-law suites." Read the full article

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, will be legalized in Canada on Oct. 17.  This means that it is no longer a crime to possess small amounts of cannabis.  However, that doesn't mean you can use it anywhere you wish.  For example, some provinces won't permit cannabis...

Bylaw amendments that will permit the construction of laneway suites in residential neighbourhoods in Toronto and East York have been approved by city council. The amendments to the city's official plan and zoning bylaw were enacted with a 30-5 vote on Thursday...

...But one of the most encouraging things about the motion--which still has to be passed by city council to become official--is that it opens up the door for allowing new forms of housing, even in older, established neighbourhoods. Read the full article

A landlord in Windsor, Ont. is considering criminal and financial background checks as a way to weed-out problem tenants who don't pay all they owe.  Trashed units, unpaid rent and a lengthy repayment process are all common complaints from landlords in Windsor. Read...

Ontario leases will soon be easier to read and use as a new standard lease form and guide book will roll out at the end of April. The provincial government said it will better protect tenants from illegal terms on their leases by making the language simple and easy to...