Unlocking Rental Secrets: Expert Paralegal's Insights on Landlord-Tenant Relations in Ontario

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Bita to the podcast! Alongside her husband Rob, she co-founded Stonegate Legal Services. Bita brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned landlord in Ontario and is an incredibly knowledgeable paralegal specializing in all aspects of landlord-tenant relations!
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About the podcast:
Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:
Bita Di Lisi is a distinguished licensed paralegal in excellent standing with the Law Society of Ontario. With a career that spans over two decades, Bita has emerged as a formidable advocate for real estate professionals and landlords navigating the intricate landscape of property management, tenant relations, and legal complexities.

00:46 Bita’s background
1:40 Bita’s landlord experience  
2:00 Working with landlords
2:21 Bita’s landlord experiences
2:50 How to vet tenants 
4:08 Unique vetting tools
5:15 What restrictions do landlords have?
6:00 How to do a proper eviction
7:09 Proper forms to use for evictions
7:48 Tenant rights
8:35 LTB basics
9:15 LTB timeframes
10:05 Crazy tenant stories
11:00 Paying back arrears
11:45 “The Agreement to Lease”
13:34 Damage deposits
14:00 Strange requests from landlords
15:55 Is “no pets” allowed?
16:37 The “Residential Tenancies Act”
18:00 Landlord issues
19:06 Rent increases
20:30 Going after former tenants for rent arrears
21:23 The “Agreement of purchase and sale” & vacant possession
22:40 Realtors should know this!
23:20 What would you recommend to a new landlord?
23:52 Bita’s Socials

Socials (follow ya girl)
Insta @teamtoronto
TikTok @teamtoronto_
FB @teamtoronto
LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda
Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com

Follow Bita:
Website www.stonegatelegalservices.ca
Insta @Stonegatelegalservices
FB Stonegate Legal Services Professional Corporation

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