Can a licence agreement circumvent the residential tenancies board?

I have had a few queries from small landlords about using a licence arrangement to circumvent the residential tenancies board’s involvement in the arrangement they have with their tenants/licensees. They have heard from others who give their tenants licence agreements rather than tenancy agreements and licence/rent out rooms to these occupants. The enquiry to me… Continue reading Can a licence agreement circumvent the residential tenancies board?

The powerlessness of residential landlords

I have had a shocking experience in the last 18 months or so with a residential tenant of mine. I had to bring him to the RTB (Residential Tenancies Board) twice and won the case on both occasions. But I still felt utterly powerless because I was still unable to get my property back with… Continue reading The powerlessness of residential landlords