REMI

Tenant Relations

Figure3 the Parker

Putting comfort, convenience and community first

At design firm Figure3, understanding the values and attributes of the neighbourhood is a critical part of the design process.
wellness srtategies

Winter health & wellness strategies

To arm high-density building residents against the known mental health consequences of winter, Hazelview Properties launched “Wellness Strategies for Wintertime” in late 2022.
For Affordable

Working together for affordable housing

On a mission to provide clarity and solutions to Canada's affordable housing crisis, five large residential REITs launched ForAffordable.ca.

‘Tis the season for slip and fall claims

Failing to take the necessary steps to prevent slip and fall accidents can lead to costly litigation and mar the reputation of a building and its management.
Toronto

Solving Toronto’s housing supply issues

As the election nears, four Toronto mayoral candidates shed light on the policies they believe will help solve the city's housing supply and affordabiity issues.
safest cities

One-time renter payment coming to Canada

Inside the federal government's plan to provide a one-time renter payment of $500 to low-income Canadians struggling to pay their rent.
Private homes preferred venue for cannabis consumption

Private homes preferred for cannabis use

More than 90 per cent of survey respondents confirm that they typically use non-medical cannabis in their own homes, while 46 per cent use it in other people’s homes.
job market

Attracting talent in a competitive job market

Two leading property managers share their tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented employees in a tough post-COVID job market.
healthy building strategies

The health of your building matters

A new report from CfAD, in collaboration with QuadReal Property Group, points to the positive ways healthy building strategies can drive value in real estate.

Industry responds to Premier Ford’s re-election

Doug Ford has been re-elected as Premier of Ontario in a victory many rental housing professionals and associated sectors were hoping for.
Bill 97

Continued dysfunction mars progress at LTB

It’s been a weary road to resolution for landlords caught in the backlog at the Landlord Tenant Board (LTB), and despite efforts to expidite hearings, new complications abound.
Ukrainian evacuees arrive to housing scarcity

Ukrainian evacuees arrive to housing scarcity

Newcomers will be confronting Canada’s affordable housing shortage, while also dealing with potential trauma, language barriers and the general culture shock of unfamiliar surroundings.
small markets

The allure of small markets

Demand for housing in Canada continues to rise in 2022, with small markets gaining popularity among prospective renters and homeowners alike.
winter maintenance

Winter maintenance strategies that work

With experts predicting an earlier start to Canada’s cold season, the time to get started on winter maintenance is now.
vaccination policies

Building well-rounded vaccination policies

A smart risk management strategy includes two distinct vaccination policies to seperately address employees and tenant use of non-essential amenities.
Ombudsman

Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act

Updates to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) are coming September 1, 2021, and Ontario landlords are advised to take note.
GTA recovery

GTA rental market recovery underway

A new report from Urbanation confirms that GTA rental market recovery began in earnest during the second quarter of 2021.