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GTA’s most affordable areas to live in a condo:

GTA's Most Affordable Condo Areas The Toronto Star published an article about the GTA's most affordable areas to live in a condo.

Is a tenant obligated to pay rent?

The Obligations of a Tenant to Pay Rent The Obligations of a Tenant to Pay Rent

As housing prices rise, rent follows.

As Housing Prices Rise, Rent Follows As Housing Prices Rise, Rent Follows

Can a landlord enter my residential unit?

Can a Landlord Enter my Residential Unit? Can a Landlord Enter my Residential Unit?

With soaring rents, roommates have become the norm. To read more, visit

With Rents Soaring, Roommates Become the Norm Due to soaring rates, roommates are becoming increasingly common.

How much income is needed in Canada’s major cities to afford the average house?

How Much Income is Needed to Afford a House in Canada? CTVNews released an interesting article comparing income requirements to afford homes in all the major Canada cities.

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Young renters are struggling in this economy. To read more visit our blog at

Younger Renters Struggling Renters (between 15-24 years old) are the group most affected by the rising cost of rental prices.

Average Canadian rent nears $2000.00/month.

Average Canadian Rental Price Nears $2K/Month With the housing market in turmoil, and interest rates skyrocketing, the rental market is nearing a $2000.00/month average in Canada. This is a near 12% increase for the year. To read more, click here.

Lockwood Paralegal Firm is happy to announce we have received the Platinum Award from Markham Community Votes. Thank you to our clients for the recognition.

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Is it now more expensive to rent than own? Visit our blog to read more.

The Rising Cost of Renting In 2021 the costs for rents have risen much faster for renters (65.2%) than owners (25.5%).

Canadians Increasingly Renting Rather Than Owning Homes. To read more visit our blog at Canadians Increasingly Renting Rather Than Owning Homes. To read more visit our blog at

Canadians Increasingly Renting Rather Than Owning Homes As the cost associated with owning a home rise (including interest rates), Canadians are turning to renting.

Canadian average rent has hit a three-year high. To read more, check out our blog at

Canadian Rents Hit Three-Year Highs The average rent (for all property types) has hit a three-year high average of $1,959.00/month.

For some tenants, the name of the game is survival.

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For Some Tenants, the Name of the Game is Survival Tenants across the country are feeling the sting of inflation and rising rent prices. Survival is the name of the game.

Rents continue to rise as house prices fall. To read more visit our blog at https://www.lockwoodparalegal.com/single-post/housing-prices-fall-rents-rise

Housing Prices Fall, Rents Rise TRREB has released data showing that one-bedroom rental in Toronto has increased 20% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2022. Two-bedrooms increased 15.3% and three-bedrooms 12.8% in the same time. Listings over that time have declined 30%.

45% of Canadian Tenants believe they will rent for life. Visit our blog to read more: https://www.lockwoodparalegal.com/single-post/45-of-canadian-tenants-believe-they-will-rent-for-life

45% of Canadian Tenants Believe They Will Rent for Life A recent Canadian survey conducted has revealed that 45% of current renters believe they will be renting indefinitely due to the current housing situation.

Beware of rental scams as market remains hot.

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Beware of Rental Scams as Market is Hot Rental scams are not new, but there seems to be more of them as the rental market heats up.

Toronto housing prices soar, tenants remain worried.

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Toronto Housing Market Soars, Renters Remain Worried Inventories are at record lows, which is spiking the prices upwards, leaving tenants seeking to live in the Toronto area vulnerable.

Year-over-year Toronto rent rises in 2022

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Average Toronto Rents Increase in 2022 Toronto rent has officially increased in 2022.

What will the rental market look like in a year?

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What Will the Rental Market Look Like in a Year? Available rental units remained the same in 2021 compared to 2020, and that will likely remain the same for 2022.

Not all rental units in Ontario are rent controlled. To read more, visit https://www.lockwoodparalegal.com/single-post/not-all-ontario-rental-units-are-rent-controlled

Not All Ontario Rental Units are Rent-Controlled What may come as a surprise to some individuals, not all Ontario rentals are subject to rent control.

Home inspections are going down as market remains hot.

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Home Inspections Prior to Sales are Falling as Market Booms The housing market in Ontario is incredibly hot, and inspections are suffering as a result.

Toronto rent has dropped in 2022. To read more, visit our blog at https://www.lockwoodparalegal.com/single-post/toronto-apartment-prices-dropping

Toronto Apartment Prices Dropping While we are still very early in 2022, Toronto apartment prices have already dipped.

Should renters be looking at becoming first-time home buyers? To read more, visit our blog at https://www.lockwoodparalegal.com/single-post/should-you-wait-to-buy-your-first-home

Should you wait to buy your first home? Switching from being a renter to a first-time home buyer is a difficult decision.

Ottawa is hoping to “tamp down” investment property prices. How does this affect landlords and tenants?

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Ottawa Hoping to Calm Investment Housing Prices Ottawa has announced tentative plans to "tamp down" the rush for investment properties in Canada.

GTA rent is expected to spike even higher in 2022. To read more, visit our blog at https://www.lockwoodparalegal.com/single-post/greater-toronto-area-rents-expected-to-spike

Greater Toronto Area Rents Expected to Spike The GTA is set for another massive hike in rent in 2022. According to multiple rental platforms, rent in Toronto will likely see an average increase of 10-11%.

Lockwood Paralegal Firm is moving! Beginning November 29, 2021 our new address will be 60 Granton Drive, Unit 4, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 2N6.

Have a matter before the Condominium Authority Tribinal (CAT)? Our firm represents applicants, respondents, and intervenors. For more information visit https://www.lockwoodparalegal.ca/cat

Condominium Authority Tribunal | Lockwood Paralegal Firm Lockwood Paralegal Firm represents applicants, respondents, and intervenors at the Condominium Authority Tribunal.

Renting or Buying in Canada, which is better?
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Which is Best in Canada: Renting or Buying? The Toronto Sun published an article trying to answer the age-old question, which is better renting or buying?

Have houses become unaffordable?

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Are Houses Unaffordable? Has housing prices become a crisis in Toronto? It is frustrating to make a good income and be unable to purchase a house as prices rise. The market remains tight, however a big majority of people are left out of the race. BNN has published an article on the housing market, asking whether Toronto spe...