Ottawa Property Managers

07/17/2026

⚠️ RENTAL RULES ARE CHANGING – SEPT 21, 2026 (ONTARIO) ⚠️
Big changes are coming for landlords and tenants under Bill 60 on September 21, 2026:
🔹 Non‑payment of rent (N4) – Faster timeline

The notice for non‑payment of rent drops from 14 days to just 7 days.
Landlords can move to file at the LTB sooner if rent isn’t paid.
Tenants will have half the time to catch up before things escalate.

🔹 Own‑use evictions (N12) – No more mandatory compensation with 120 days’ notice

If a landlord gives at least 120 days’ notice for own‑use and the termination date is the last day of the rental period or lease,👉 They no longer have to pay one month’s rent in compensation or offer another unit.
The landlord still has to genuinely intend to live there, and bad‑faith evictions can be challenged.

Landlords: Review your notices and processes now so you’re ready for Sept 21.
Tenants: Carefully check the dates and wording on any N4 or N12 you receive after Sept 21—your timeframes and protections are changing.

07/08/2026

🚨 Just because it's written in the lease doesn't mean it's enforceable.

Many landlords are surprised to learn that lease clauses that conflict with Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) are generally void, even if both parties signed the agreement.

A properly drafted lease protects your investment while staying compliant with the law—potentially saving you from costly disputes later.

This is a great read for every Ontario landlord:
🔗 https://realestatemagazine.ca/lease-clauses-that-dont-hold-up-what-ontario-agents-need-to-know/

As rentals become a bigger part of the business, agents need to know more than what clients want — they need to know what the law actually allows.

07/01/2026

🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

From all of us at Ottawa Property Managers, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Canada Day!

Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or enjoying everything our beautiful city has to offer, we hope your day is filled with pride, laughter, and great memories.

Thank you to our incredible landlords, tenants, clients, contractors, and partners for your continued trust and support. We're proud to be part of such an amazing community.

Have a fantastic Canada Day! ❤️🤍

🍁 Bonne fête du Canada! 🇨🇦

Toute l'équipe d'Ottawa Property Managers vous souhaite, à vous et à votre famille, une merveilleuse fête du Canada remplie de joie, de sécurité et de beaux moments!

Que vous célébriez en famille, entre amis ou en profitant de tout ce que notre belle ville a à offrir, nous espérons que cette journée sera remplie de fierté, de bonheur et de souvenirs inoubliables.

Merci à tous nos propriétaires, locataires, clients, entrepreneurs et partenaires pour votre confiance et votre soutien. Nous sommes fiers de faire partie de cette formidable communauté.

Passez une excellente fête du Canada! ❤️🤍

06/19/2026

📉 Ottawa's rental market is becoming more balanced.

After years of rapid rent increases, tenants now have more options and landlords are facing more competition. We're seeing properties take longer to lease, making proper pricing and marketing more important than ever.

We're seeing this firsthand in Ottawa. Inventory has increased, tenants have more choices, and properties are generally taking longer to lease compared to the peak rental frenzy of 2022–2024. This has created a more balanced market where pricing and property presentation matter more than ever. For tenants, it's creating more opportunities to find value. For landlords, it's a reminder that the market has shifted from the rental frenzy of the past few years.

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/where-is-rent-cheapest-and-most-expensive-canada-statcan-data

Are you noticing the change in Ottawa's rental market?

Metropolitan areas in Canada have seen rent prices decline by as much as 5.9 per cent in the first quarter of the year.

04/10/2026

We’re proud to share that Ottawa Property Managers has been named 1st Place Winner at the 2025 Ontario Business Awards in the Property Management in Ottawa category.

This recognition means a lot to us. It reflects the trust of our clients, the hard work of our team, and our commitment to delivering professional, responsive, and reliable property management services every day.

To our landlords, tenants, partners, and supporters — thank you for being part of this journey. Your support continues to inspire us to raise the bar and keep improving.

We’re honoured by this award and excited for what’s ahead.

03/27/2026

Big housing news in Ontario. The province is moving to remove the provincial portion of the HST on eligible new homes, which could reduce costs and help stimulate new housing development. In a market where affordability and supply are major issues, this is a notable step in the right direction.

Premier Doug Ford announced the plan Wednesday at a news conference in Mississauga, saying the full 13 per cent tax will be removed for new homes valued up to $1 million from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

03/23/2026

Ontario rents are continuing to shift, with larger GTA units seeing some of the biggest declines this month but rents throughout Ontario (and Ottawa) are facing similar impacts. A good reminder that pricing and market awareness matter more than ever for landlords and investors.

Interesting read for anyone following the Ontario rental market:

liv.rent's Ontario Rent Report looks at rental data in the GTA, analyzing need-to-know statistics for renters & landlords.

02/12/2026

2025 in Review: What We Learned About Canada’s Rental Market! 📊🏠

Just read the latest Rentals.ca 2025 Year in Review, and it’s packed with insights from millions of renter searches across Canada — from which cities saw the most demand, to when renters were most active, and what amenities mattered most in 2025. 🧠📈

Whether you’re a renter trying to understand trends or a landlord looking to sharpen your listings, this data-driven snapshot is a great way to end the year with fresh perspective. 🔍✨

👉 Check out the full breakdown here: rentals.ca/blog/rentals-ca-year-in-review-best-of-2025

Rentals.ca is designed to help you during your rental journey. Rentals.ca easy-to-use map-based search combined with high performing filters and listing alerts makes finding a new rental home in Canada easier and faster.

02/06/2026

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📊 Good news for renters in the capital! Ottawa’s rental market continues to show strength and balance — with rent growth cooling, more supply coming online, and a stable housing market overall. These trends are helping make rentals more accessible while still supporting long-term investment in our city. 🏙️✨

https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2025/11/canadas-rental-market-is-shifting-from-crisis-to-cooldown/

Desjardins says rent growth is finally cooling after years of pressure, driven by a surge in new rental supply and fewer newcomers but warns high construction costs and policy shifts could quickly undo the gains.

01/30/2026

🔍 Landlord Tip: What You Can Legally Ask During Tenant Screening in Ontario 🏡

When you’re evaluating rental applications in Ontario, it’s important to know what’s allowed — and what’s not — so your process stays fair and compliant.

Here’s a quick guide to the info landlords can legally request from prospective tenants:
✅ Income verification – proof of job and ability to pay rent
✅ Credit checks & references (with written consent)
✅ Rental history – past landlord contacts and payment patterns
✅ Government-issued ID to confirm identity
✅ Number of occupants in the unit

At the same time, landlords must NOT ask questions that could be discriminatory, including things like age, ethnicity, religion, family status or disability. That’s protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

It’s all about balancing due diligence with fairness and keeping your screenings respectful and law-abiding.

Have questions about how you do your screening? Contact us and we will be gladly help you!