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N12 Eviction Changes September 2026: Ottawa Landlord Guide | Rent613

July 6, 2026

N12 Eviction Changes September 2026: Ottawa Landlord Guide Ontario’s rental landscape is undergoing significant changes that every Ottawa landlord must understand. Effective September 21, 2026, Bill 97 introduces substantial amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) affecting how landlords can…

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Rent vs Buy in Ottawa: 2026 Break-Even Analysis

May 27, 2026

Ottawa home prices have corrected from their 2022 peak — the average resale price sits near $640,000, down roughly 14%. Meanwhile, one-bedroom rents hover at $1,950. The buy-versus-rent decision is rarely clear-cut. Here is the math. Monthly Cost Comparison Take…

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Summer 2026 Ottawa Rental Market Outlook

May 27, 2026

Summer is Ottawa’s busiest rental season. Students lock in September leases. Government interns and co-op students arrive. Military and diplomatic postings rotate. Here is what the data says about the summer ahead. Where Vacancy Stands CMHC’s spring survey pegged Ottawa’s…

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Pet-Friendly Rentals in Ottawa

May 18, 2026

Ontario law voids no-pet clauses in rental agreements. Landlords cannot evict a tenant for owning a pet unless the condo declaration prohibits it or the animal causes damage or disturbance. Many tenants and landlords do not know this. For Tenants:…

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Maximizing Rental Income in Ottawa

May 15, 2026

Ottawa landlords leave money on the table. A unit that rents for $2,000 might support $2,400 with the right improvements and positioning. Here is where to focus. Renovations That Pay Back Not every reno increases rent. The four with the…

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Rental Property Laws in Ontario

May 12, 2026

The Residential Tenancies Act governs every rental in Ontario. Landlords who skip reading it pay the price in tribunal orders and lost income. Here are the rules that matter day to day. Rent Increases The province sets an annual guideline.…

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Student Housing Near uOttawa and Carleton

May 10, 2026

uOttawa and Carleton enrol over 75,000 students combined. On-campus residence fills fast. Most upper-year and graduate students rent off-campus. Near uOttawa Sandy Hill borders campus to the east. One-bedrooms average $1,800 and fill by March for September move-in. Roommate setups…

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Corporate Housing in Ottawa

May 8, 2026

Ottawa hosts federal departments, embassies, and a growing tech sector. Relocating employees need furnished housing on short notice. Corporate rentals solve this. What Makes a Corporate Rental Fully furnished units with utilities and internet included. Monthly terms instead of annual…

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Best Neighbourhoods for Rentals in Ottawa 2026

May 5, 2026

Ottawa spans over 2,700 square kilometres. Picking the right neighbourhood matters as much as the unit itself. Transit access, walkability, school quality, and rental prices vary block by block. Top 10 Rental Neighbourhoods 1. Centretown The most walkable neighbourhood in…

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How to Find a Quality Tenant in Ottawa

May 3, 2026

Placing the wrong tenant costs more than a vacancy. Evictions in Ontario take four to eight months. Repairing damage after a bad tenancy runs into the thousands. Screening properly up front saves all of it. The Three-Step Screen 1. Credit…

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Ottawa Rental Market Report 2026

May 1, 2026

Ottawa’s rental market tightened through the first quarter of 2026. Vacancy hovered near 1.8%, pushing rents higher across every property type. Average Rents by Unit Type Unit Avg Rent YoY Change Studio $1,525 +4.2% 1 Bedroom $1,950 +5.1% 2 Bedroom…

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