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Strategic listing
Professional photos, MLS + Realtor.ca, plus targeted distribution (relocation desks, corporate housing) when the property warrants it. Showings handled personally — never lockbox-and-hope.
Landlord services · Tenant placement
Find the right tenants. Avoid the wrong ones.
Tenant placement that protects your property, your cash flow, and your time. Rigorous screening, an Ontario-compliant lease drafted correctly, and a move-in done by the book — so the small things never become Landlord and Tenant Board things.
Mano Vaithianathan · Sales Representative
RE/MAX ACE Realty Inc., Brokerage
The service
Four pillars, end-to-end.
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Rigorous screening
Credit, income, employment, and reference checks done thoroughly — not a checkbox exercise. Human Rights Code-compliant throughout. Details below.
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Compliant lease
The mandatory Ontario Standard Lease (Form 2229), drafted with clean schedules and addenda. No illegal clauses, no surprises, no LTB-bait language.
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Move-in done right
First and last month's rent collected and recorded. Move-in inspection report with photos. Keys, fobs, and utility-transfer guidance. Documented protection from day one.
How I screen tenants
Six checks, every applicant.
Tenant screening is where most leases live or die. Skip a step here, and you're rolling the dice on six to twelve months of cash flow — or a year at the LTB getting your unit back.
- Equifax credit report Full credit pull, with the applicant's written consent. We're looking for payment history, prior collections, and any judgments — not just a score.
- Income verification Pay stubs (last two), Notice of Assessment (most recent), and an employment letter. Target: gross income at or above 3× monthly rent.
- Live employment verification I call the employer directly to confirm the role, tenure, and that the applicant is in good standing. A letter alone isn't enough.
- Two prior landlord references Both called. I ask about on-time payment, property condition, complaints, and whether they'd rent to the applicant again.
- Identity verification Government-issued photo ID plus a secondary piece. Cross-checked against the rental application.
- Human Rights Code-compliant evaluation Decisions are made on creditworthiness, income, and rental history — never on race, religion, family status, marital status, age, disability, source of income, or any other protected ground.
Ontario law, applied correctly
The rules most landlords don't realize they're breaking.
The Standard Lease is mandatory
Since April 30, 2018, residential tenancies in Ontario must use the Ministry's Standard Lease (Form 2229). I draft it correctly, with schedules that hold up under scrutiny.
Maximum deposit = 1 month's rent
That deposit can only be applied to last month's rent — never to damages. A separate "damage deposit" or "security deposit" is illegal in Ontario.
"No pets" clauses are unenforceable
Under RTA s.14, no-pet provisions in residential leases are void. We screen for fit, document any reasonable concerns, and rely on the rules that actually apply.
Source of income is protected
The Ontario Human Rights Code protects tenants whose income comes from ODSP, OW, or other public-assistance programs. Refusing on that basis is discrimination — and a fast path to an HRTO complaint.
No post-dated cheques required
You cannot require post-dated cheques or automatic payment as a condition of tenancy. PADs are fine if the tenant agrees voluntarily and in writing.
Notices done right (N4, N5, N12, N13)
When things go sideways, the correct notice form — served correctly — is the difference between an LTB win and a six-month delay. I'll guide you, and refer you to a vetted paralegal when LTB filing is needed.
FAQ for landlords
Common questions, answered honestly.
What does tenant placement cost?
Typically one month's rent as commission, paid by the landlord on lease execution. That covers listing, marketing, showings, full screening, lease drafting, and move-in coordination. I'll quote a transparent fee in writing before engagement — no surprises.
How long does it take to lease a typical GTA rental?
Most well-priced units lease in 2–6 weeks. Time to lease depends mostly on three things: pricing relative to the local market, condition / staging, and how flexible you are on tenant criteria. I'll give you a realistic window after a site visit.
Can I refuse tenants with pets?
Under RTA s.14, a "no pets" clause in a residential lease is unenforceable. You can ask about pets during screening, document concerns, and rely on the rules in the RTA that govern actual damage or interference. Outright refusal to consider an applicant because they have a pet is risky — I'll help you think through the right approach for your property.
What's the maximum deposit I can collect?
One month's rent as a rent deposit, plus a reasonable key/fob deposit. The rent deposit can only be applied to the last month of tenancy — not to damages. "Security deposits" and "damage deposits" are illegal in Ontario.
Can I require post-dated cheques?
No. You cannot make post-dated cheques or pre-authorized debit a condition of tenancy. Tenants may agree to PADs voluntarily and in writing — but it can't be required.
Do I need to use the Ontario Standard Lease?
Yes — for almost all residential tenancies in Ontario, the Standard Lease (Form 2229) has been mandatory since April 30, 2018. If you use a different form, the tenant can demand the Standard Lease, and if you don't provide it within 21 days, they may withhold one month's rent.
What happens if a tenant stops paying?
The path is: serve an N4 (Notice to End Tenancy for Non-Payment) → wait the prescribed period → if unresolved, file an L1 with the LTB. From filing to hearing currently runs several months. I'll guide you through the notice step and refer you to a vetted paralegal for the LTB filing — the right paralegal is worth their fee.
Should I also hire a property manager?
Honest answer: if you own one or two units near where you live, you probably don't need one — I can handle placement and you can self-manage operations. If you own multiple units, live far from the property, or simply don't want the phone calls, a property manager is worth the 6–10% they typically charge. I'll refer you to managers I trust.
List your rental
Tell me about the property.
A first conversation is no-cost and no-obligation. I'll walk through your property, your timeline, and your screening preferences, then come back with a realistic asking rent and a placement plan. Most landlord engagements start within a week of first contact.
- Phone416-508-7169
- Emailmano@manohomes.ca
- Service areaGTA & select Ontario markets