How to Screen Tenants in Ontario: A Landlord’s Guide to Finding Reliable Renters

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A strong tenant screening Ontario process helps landlords make informed decisions without relying on instinct, assumptions or a single credit score.

The goal is not to find a “perfect” tenant. No application process can predict every future payment, maintenance issue or dispute.

The goal is to collect relevant information, verify it carefully and apply the same reasonable criteria to every applicant. Review the application, identity, credit, rental history, references and ability to pay the rent. Income is only one part of that review.

The process must also comply with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and applicable privacy requirements.

Vacancy costs money. A poorly selected tenant can cost considerably more.

A rushed decision may lead to missed rent, property damage, disputes, repeated maintenance problems or another vacancy shortly after the tenancy begins. A slow and disorganized process can also cause good applicants to move on.

Landlords need a process that is thorough, fair and efficient.

This guide explains how to screen tenants in Ontario, what landlords can review, common mistakes to avoid and when professional tenant placement may make sense.

What Is Tenant Screening?

Tenant screening is the process of collecting and reviewing information from prospective renters before offering a tenancy. A complete process may include:

A written rental application
Identity verification
Income verification
Credit references and a tenant credit check
Rental history and previous landlord references
Employment or income confirmation
An applicant interview
A review of inconsistent information
A written record of the selection decision

Each step answers a different question.

A credit report may show how an applicant has handled financial obligations. It may not show how the person maintained a previous rental.

A landlord reference may provide information about payment history and property care. It may not confirm the applicant’s current ability to afford the rent.

Income documents may show that money is available. They do not automatically prove that rent has been paid reliably in the past.

Good screening combines several relevant sources instead of treating one document as the complete answer.

What Tenant Screening Cannot Guarantee

Tenant screening reduces uncertainty. It does not remove it.

An applicant can have strong credit, stable income, positive references and a long rental history, and circumstances can still change after move-in. Employment can end. Relationships can break down. Health problems can arise. Unexpected expenses can affect a household’s finances.

The reverse is also true. An applicant may have limited credit history or no previous landlord because they are young, recently arrived in Canada or moving from a family home. That does not automatically mean they will be an unreliable renter.

The screening process should identify relevant information and give applicants a fair opportunity to explain gaps or inconsistencies.

Ontario Tenant Screening Rules

Ontario landlords can use income information, credit checks, credit references, rental history and guarantees when selecting prospective tenants. These practices must be used in the manner permitted under the Human Rights Code and its regulations.

Landlords cannot use screening tools as a cover for discrimination.

The Ontario Human Rights Code protects applicants from discrimination in housing based on:

Race, colour, ancestry, place of origin and ethnic origin
Citizenship and creed
Sex, pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression
Sexual orientation
Age, marital status and family status
Disability
Receipt of public assistance

These protections apply to the application and tenant-selection process, not only after the tenant moves in.

Base the decision on the tenancy. Ability to pay, rental history and references are relevant. Assumptions about an applicant’s identity, family, income source or lifestyle are not.

Start With Written Screening Criteria

The screening process should begin before applications arrive. Write the criteria down and apply them the same way every time.

A complete application
Verifiable identity
Enough information to assess the file
A demonstrated ability to pay the rent
Credit history, or alternative financial references
Rental history, or a suitable alternative
Information from landlord references
Accuracy and consistency across the application
Agreement with the stated lease terms
A workable move-in date

Written criteria stop the rules from changing between applicants.

For example, do not ask one applicant for a guarantor and then accept another applicant with similar financial information without one. Applying different requirements selectively may create a discrimination concern, particularly when the difference connects with a protected ground.

Keep the criteria relevant to the tenancy. Preferences such as a “professional couple,” “mature tenants” or “working people only” can result in discriminatory advertising or selection.

The Ontario Human Rights Commission specifically warns landlords against wording such as “adult building,” “must have working income,” “no ODSP” and “seeking mature couple.”

Create a Clear Rental Listing

Screening starts with the rental listing. A detailed ad can reduce unsuitable inquiries by stating the facts of the tenancy:

Monthly rent and any deposits permitted by law
Which utilities are included, and which are not
Parking, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry and storage
Move-in date and lease term
Smoking rules, pet information and property features
How to apply

Describe the property and the terms. Avoid wording that prefers an applicant because of age, family status, income source, marital status or another protected ground.

Better wording: “Two-bedroom apartment available September 1. Monthly rent is $2,200 plus hydro. One parking space and in-suite laundry included.”

Problematic wording: “Perfect for a professional couple. No children. Applicants must have full-time employment.”

The first version describes the rental. The second describes the type of person the landlord prefers.

Use the Same Rental Application for Every Applicant

A standardized rental application Ontario process helps landlords collect the same information from every applicant. The form may request:

Full legal name and contact information
Current and previous addresses
Desired move-in date and other proposed occupants
Current and previous landlord contacts
Income information and references
Consent for the relevant checks
A signature and the date of the application

Do not collect information simply because it might be interesting.

Private-sector landlords carrying out commercial activity must follow privacy rules governing the collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal information. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada states that landlords should identify why information is being collected, limit collection to reasonable purposes, obtain consent where required and protect the information with appropriate safeguards.

Say what will be checked and why, who may receive it, how consent is given, how the information will be protected and how long unsuccessful applications will be kept.

Avoid accepting applications through unsecured social messages that contain identification, bank records or pay documents. Use a controlled application system or a secure email process.

Review the Application for Completeness

Before running reports or calling references, check that the application is complete. Look for:

Missing addresses, dates or contact details
Unexplained gaps
References without phone numbers
Employment dates that conflict with the move timeline
Different names across documents
Blank sections, missing consent or a missing signature

An incomplete application is not an automatic rejection. Ask the person to complete or clarify the missing information. A good applicant may misunderstand a question or skip a section by accident.

The concern increases when several important sections remain incomplete after the applicant has been asked to correct them. Document the request and the response.

Verify the Applicant’s Identity

ID verification confirms that the person applying is the person named on the documents. A landlord may ask to view appropriate government-issued identification. The information collected should be limited to what is reasonably needed.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner advises that when a landlord asks to see a driver’s licence to confirm identity, the landlord may not need to keep a copy of the entire sensitive document.

View the original identification, or use a secure verification service. Confirm that the name and photograph match the applicant, compare the name with the application and record that identification was verified. Do not store full ID numbers or copies when they are not needed.

Do not collect a Social Insurance Number simply because it appears on an old application template. The Government of Canada states that people are not legally required to provide their SIN to rent a property, complete a rental application or negotiate a lease. Federal guidance also recommends limiting SIN collection where it is not legally required. The Ontario Human Rights Commission advises housing providers to use methods other than SINs for credit checks.

Obtain Clear Consent

A landlord should obtain the applicant’s informed consent before contacting references, requesting a credit report or disclosing application information to a screening provider.

The consent language should name the checks, who may be contacted, why the checks are being done, what information may be collected and the applicant’s agreement.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner states that prospective landlords need an applicant’s consent before sharing personal information with third parties such as credit reporting agencies. It also advises landlords to obtain consent for reference and background checks.

Do not assume that submitting a rental application gives unlimited permission to investigate the applicant. Keep the checks connected to the stated rental purpose.

Income Verification

Income verification helps confirm that the applicant has funds available to pay the rent.

Useful income documents can include:

Recent pay statements or an employment letter
Bank statements showing regular deposits
Tax documents, pension statements or benefit statements
Scholarship or student funding documents
Proof of self-employment income, an accountant’s letter or corporate payment records
A signed employment contract, or other reliable evidence of income

Not every applicant receives a traditional paycheque. Income may come from self-employment, retirement, student funding, public assistance, contract work, investments, a guarantor, a new job or a move from another country.

Assess the information that shows whether the applicant can pay. Do not reject the file because the income comes from an unfamiliar source.

Ontario’s Human Rights Code protects people from housing discrimination based on receipt of public assistance. The Ontario Human Rights Commission lists Ontario Works, ODSP, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance and OSAP among the forms covered in housing.

Income Information Must Be Considered Properly

Ontario landlords may ask for income information, but it must generally be considered alongside available rental history, credit references and credit-check information. Income information may be considered on its own only when the applicant provides no other requested information.

The landlord may use income information to confirm that the applicant has enough income to pay the rent. For regular market housing, landlords cannot apply a fixed rent-to-income ratio such as requiring rent to represent no more than 30% of income.

This point is commonly misunderstood. A landlord can assess an applicant’s ability to pay. A landlord should not create a blanket rule such as:

Income must be three times the rent
Rent cannot exceed 30% of income
Applicants must earn a fixed minimum salary
Only employment income will be accepted

A person may pay a high percentage of their income toward housing and still have a strong history of paying rent. Another applicant may earn far more and have a repeated history of missed financial obligations. Income matters, but it is one part of the file.

Employment Verification

Employment verification can help confirm information supplied by an applicant who relies on employment income. With consent, confirm that the employer exists, that the applicant works there, the job title, the start date, employment status, the income and a legitimate contact at the employer.

Do not rely solely on the phone number written on the application. Check the organization’s public contact information and confirm that the person providing the reference has a legitimate connection to the employer.

Pause and ask questions when an applicant:

Provides only a personal email address for a large employer
Gives a phone number that cannot be connected to the business
Submits an employment letter with inconsistent formatting
Provides income numbers that conflict with pay records
Refuses reasonable verification
Gives employment dates that conflict with other documents

One inconsistency does not prove fraud. Ask for clarification or another form of confirmation.

Self-employed applicants may need a different process. They may provide tax documents, contracts, business bank records, invoices or confirmation from an accountant. Apply reasonable alternatives rather than forcing every applicant into a traditional employment model.

Tenant Credit Check Ontario

A tenant credit check Ontario landlords use may show open accounts, payment history, late payments, collections, balances, credit utilization, public records included in the report, the length of the credit history, recent inquiries and a credit score.

Ontario’s Consumer Reporting Act recognizes tenancy as a permitted purpose for providing a consumer report. A tenant credit check should still be completed through a legitimate process and with the applicant’s knowledge and consent.

Do not use a screenshot supplied by the applicant as the only verification if the screening process allows the report to be obtained through a regulated service. Documents can be altered. A direct report or a secure applicant-generated report gives the landlord more confidence that the information is current.

How to Read a Tenant Credit Report

Do not focus only on the score. Review the complete report and ask:

Does the identifying information match the application?
Is the credit history long, or limited?
Are payments generally on time, or are there recent missed payments?
Are debts increasing quickly, or are accounts in collection?
Does the report match the applicant’s explanation?
Is a concerning item isolated, or a repeated pattern?
Is the applicant willing to explain it?

A low score can have many causes. A young applicant may have little credit history. A newcomer may have no Canadian credit file. Someone who recently separated may have financial issues connected to the end of a relationship. A person with a disability may have experienced a period of reduced income.

The Ontario Human Rights Commission states that landlords should not treat a lack of credit history as bad credit. Even when a report contains negative information, consider relevant explanations and alternative information. Do not apply the score mechanically.

A high credit score also does not prove that an applicant will care for the property or follow the lease. Use the credit report as one part of the decision.

What Is a Tenant Background Check in Ontario?

The phrase tenant background check Ontario can mean different things. A reasonable rental review may include identity, credit, rental history, landlord references, income, employment and a check that the application is consistent.

It should not become an unrestricted investigation into the applicant’s personal life.

Be cautious with social-media searches. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner states that checking an applicant’s social media, or informally asking others about the person, is a collection of personal information. The office generally advises landlords against using social networks for rental background checks.

What you find online may be out of context, outdated, incorrect, about another person with the same name, unrelated to the tenancy, or capable of revealing a protected characteristic.

A landlord who sees an applicant’s religion, family, disability, pregnancy, ethnicity or other protected information online may create unnecessary legal risk for the selection process.

Keep the screening process formal and connected to the tenancy.

Review Rental History

Rental history can show how an applicant has handled previous tenancies. Ask for current and previous addresses, dates of occupancy, monthly rent, the current and previous landlords, the reason for moving and whether notice was provided.

Compare that history with the identification, the addresses on the credit report, the reference responses, the employment dates and the application timeline.

Conflicts worth a follow-up include:

A two-year tenancy on the application, and several addresses on the credit report
A current landlord who says the applicant moved in six months ago, while the application says two years
An applicant who says the property is being sold, while the landlord gives a different explanation

These differences do not always mean the applicant is dishonest. Addresses may appear differently on credit reports. People may stay temporarily with family. A former landlord may have poor records. Ask for an explanation and document it.

No Rental History Is Not Negative Rental History

Some applicants have no previous landlord. That group can include:

First-time renters and young adults leaving a family home
Homeowners selling a property
Newcomers to Canada
People leaving a relationship
Students
Applicants who previously lived in employer-provided housing

The Ontario Human Rights Commission states that a lack of rental history should not be treated as a negative rental history. Look at credit references, income records, personal references, a guarantor under a consistent policy, proof of regular housing payments, student-residence records, documents from a previous country or evidence of homeownership.

The absence of one type of information should lead to reasonable alternatives, not an automatic rejection.

Landlord Reference Check

A landlord reference can provide information that does not appear on a credit report. Keep the questions factual:

Did this applicant rent from you, and what were the dates and monthly rent?
Was the rent generally paid when due?
Did the applicant give proper notice?
Were there documented lease concerns, damage beyond ordinary wear, or unresolved balances?
Would you rent to this person again?

Do not ask about protected characteristics or gossip that has nothing to do with the tenancy. That includes race, ethnicity, religion, disability, family plans, pregnancy, marital status and sexual orientation. Record the questions asked and the answers received.

Do not ask one landlord a detailed set of questions and another only whether they “liked” the applicant. A repeatable checklist creates more useful and comparable information.

Confirm That the Reference Is Real

Applicants may provide a friend or relative as a supposed landlord reference. Search the property address, confirm ownership through appropriate records, and check that the phone number connects with the named person or company. Call a verified office number, compare the tenancy dates and rent, and ask questions a real landlord should be able to answer.

Be careful with the current landlord. They may give an overly positive reference because they want a difficult tenant to leave. A previous landlord who has nothing to gain from the move may provide a more useful account.

Do not assume that a negative reference is automatically accurate either. A former landlord may have had a personal dispute with the tenant. Compare the reference with other information and give the applicant a chance to address major concerns.

Ask Applicants About Inconsistencies

Inconsistent information is one of the strongest reasons to pause. Watch for:

Different employment dates or income figures
Addresses missing from the application
References who cannot confirm basic details
Documents that look altered
A credit report that does not match the application
Conflicting move-in dates or different explanations for leaving
Names that change across documents without explanation
A stated landlord who appears to be a friend

Do not immediately accuse the applicant of dishonesty. Use direct, neutral questions.

“The employment letter lists a different start date from your application. Can you clarify?”

“The credit report shows an address that is not on the application. Can you explain the address?”

“Your former landlord gave different tenancy dates. Do you have another document confirming the period?”

“The income amounts in these documents are different. Which amount is current?”

A truthful applicant can often provide a reasonable explanation. A serious concern arises when the explanation changes repeatedly, requested verification is refused or additional documents create new conflicts.

Assess Affordability Without Using an Illegal Formula

Landlords need to know that the rent can be paid. They should not rely on a rigid income multiplier.

Look at verified income, credit history, rent-payment history, obligations already on the credit report, savings the applicant chooses to provide, a guarantor under a consistent policy, other verified household income and the applicant’s own explanation of how the rent will be paid.

The useful question: “Does the available information provide a reasonable basis to believe that the applicant can pay the rent?”

The question to avoid: “Does the applicant meet my automatic three-times-the-rent formula?”

The first question assesses the individual file. The second applies a blanket ratio the Ontario Human Rights Commission says is not permitted for regular market housing.

Guarantors and Co-Signers

A guarantor may strengthen an application where financial or rental information is limited. That can include a student renting for the first time, a newcomer without Canadian credit history, someone starting a new job, a young renter with limited income records, or an applicant with a recent but explainable credit problem.

The guarantor should generally complete a clear application and consent process. The landlord may verify the guarantor’s identity, income and credit using the same privacy safeguards applied to the applicant.

Guarantor requirements must be applied consistently. The Ontario Human Rights Commission states that a landlord may ask for a guarantor only when the same requirement is applied to all tenants in comparable circumstances, rather than targeting groups such as newcomers or people receiving social assistance.

The guarantee document should name who is guaranteeing the tenancy, which obligations are covered, how long the guarantee lasts, the property involved and which signatures are required.

Legal advice may be appropriate when drafting or relying on a guarantee.

Use a Consistent Evaluation Method

A landlord should avoid choosing tenants based on “gut feeling.” Personal impressions can be affected by unconscious bias, presentation style, accent, clothing, disability, age or family structure. A structured review is more reliable.

A simple evaluation worksheet might look like this. Avoid assigning points to protected characteristics or information that is unrelated to the tenancy. The worksheet is meant to create consistency, not to produce an automatic decision without judgment.

Screening area	Review
Application	Complete, incomplete or inconsistent
Identity	Verified or unresolved
Income	Verified, partially verified or unresolved
Credit	Positive, mixed, limited or concerning
Rental history	Positive, limited, mixed or concerning
References	Confirmed, unavailable or inconsistent
Lease terms	Applicant accepts or requests changes
Explanations	Reasonable, incomplete or conflicting
Final result	Approved, conditional, declined or more information needed

Process Applications in a Defined Order

Decide how applications will be processed before they arrive. You might review complete applications in the order received, set a deadline and review them together, offer the unit to the first applicant who meets the stated criteria, or compare completed applications in writing.

Each approach has advantages. Reviewing applications in order can reduce subjective comparisons. A deadline can provide a broader pool of applicants. The important point is consistency.

Do not tell one applicant that the unit is first-come, first-served and later hold the unit while waiting for someone you personally prefer.

Write down the date and time received, whether the application was complete, the verification steps, any requests for more information, the decision date and the general reason for the decision.

Protect Applicant Information

A rental application may contain sensitive information that could be used for identity theft. Protect identification, dates of birth, addresses, income and banking documents, credit reports, signatures, references and contact details.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner recommends physical and electronic safeguards such as locked storage, passwords, encryption and limiting access to people who require the information. It also advises landlords to create a retention and secure-disposal process instead of keeping application records indefinitely.

Keep files out of an open shared drive. Do not send a full application package to unrelated contractors, and do not text sensitive documents. Print only when needed, restrict staff access, use strong passwords, set a retention period, shred paper and permanently delete electronic records when they are no longer required.

A property manager handling applications should have its own privacy, access and document-retention practices.

Common Tenant Screening Mistakes

Choosing on a first impression

Choosing the applicant you personally like most. A friendly showing does not prove that rent will be paid or that the property will be maintained.
Accepting the first applicant without screening. A complete application can be processed promptly. A verbal promise should not replace the checks.
Rushing because the property is vacant. Several extra vacant days may cost less than a poorly screened tenancy.

Treating one number as the whole file

Looking only at income. High income does not automatically mean reliable payments. Review credit, rental history and references as well.
Using a fixed rent-to-income ratio. Do not require three times the monthly rent for regular market housing.
Rejecting applicants with no Canadian credit. No credit history is not the same as poor credit history.
Rejecting an income source. Do not refuse an applicant because income comes from public assistance, a pension, student funding or another protected source.

Weak or one-sided reference checks

Calling only the current landlord. They may want a difficult tenant to leave. Contact previous landlords when possible.
Failing to verify the reference. A phone number on an application may belong to anyone. Confirm who they are and how they connect to the property.

Collecting the wrong information, or changing the rules

Collecting too much personal information. More paper does not always produce a better decision.
Asking for a Social Insurance Number. A SIN is not legally required for a rental application.
Searching social media. Federal privacy guidance generally advises against this kind of informal background check.
Changing criteria between applicants. Extra deposits, guarantors or documents only from certain applicants can create unfair treatment.
Ignoring conflicting information. One small discrepancy can be harmless. Several unresolved conflicts deserve questions before a decision.
Keeping poor records. Write down the steps, not personal opinions.

Vacancy Costs Money. A Poorly Selected Tenant Can Cost More.

A two-week vacancy on a $2,400 monthly rental is about $1,200 in gross rent before expenses.

A rushed selection can lead to missed rent, legal or filing costs, cleaning, repairs, contractor visits, administrative time, another vacancy, fresh advertising costs and stress for neighbouring tenants or owners.

This does not mean landlords should leave properties empty while waiting for an unrealistic applicant. It means that vacancy should not be treated as the only risk.

A reasonable strategy is to price the rental correctly, advertise it well, respond quickly and complete a consistent screening process. Good screening should be efficient, not careless.

A Practical Ontario Tenant Screening Process

The following workflow can help landlords keep the process organized.

Step	What to do
1. Prepare the property	Complete repairs, cleaning, safety checks and photography before advertising.
2. Set the rent and lease terms	Confirm the monthly rent, utilities, parking, move-in date and other terms.
3. Write a fair advertisement	Describe the property without expressing preferences for protected groups.
4. Pre-screen inquiries consistently	Give each prospective applicant the same basic information and application instructions.
5. Conduct the showing	Answer questions and explain the next steps. Avoid an immediate decision based on personal impression.
6. Collect a complete application	Use one standardized application and obtain clear consent.
7. Verify identity	Confirm the applicant’s identity without retaining unnecessary sensitive information.
8. Verify income	Review suitable documents based on how the applicant receives income.
9. Obtain the credit report	Use a legitimate service and review the full report rather than only the score.
10. Check rental history	Compare the addresses and dates with the rest of the application.
11. Contact references	Use a standard list of factual questions.
12. Resolve inconsistencies	Give the applicant a chance to explain missing or conflicting information.
13. Apply the written criteria	Use the same relevant criteria for each completed application.
14. Document the decision	Keep a factual record of the information reviewed and the result.
15. Prepare the lease	Once the applicant is approved, complete the required Ontario lease documentation and move-in process.

Questions to Ask a Prospective Tenant

Keep the showing or application discussion practical. Useful questions include:

When would you like to move, and how long do you expect to rent?
Who would occupy the property, and do you need parking?
Does the advertised rent and utility arrangement work for you?
Can you provide the documents listed in the application process?
May we contact the references you provided?
Is there anything in the application you would like to explain?
Have you reviewed the main lease terms, and what is the best way to reach you?

Leave protected personal details out of the conversation. Do not ask about:

Plans to have children, pregnancy or marital plans
Religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation
Citizenship beyond any lawful tenancy-related requirement
Disability, medical conditions or receipt of public assistance

The conversation should remain focused on the rental.

Tenant Screening in Peterborough

Tenant screening Peterborough landlords complete should follow the same Ontario rules as screening anywhere else in the province. The local rental still shapes the file.

A Peterborough owner may be filling:

A single-family home, basement apartment, duplex or triplex
A student rental, condominium or downtown apartment
An additional residential unit or a detached coach home
A small multifamily property

Each property may attract applicants with different income arrangements, rental histories and household needs. The screening standard should stay consistent. The documents can be flexible.

A student may use a guarantor
A retiree may provide pension information
A self-employed applicant may use tax and business records
A newcomer may provide international references, or other evidence, in place of Canadian rental history

Owners comparing what a Peterborough ADU rents for still screen that tenant the same way as any other applicant.

The owner’s job is to evaluate the available tenancy-related information fairly.

How Professional Tenant Placement Reduces Risk

Professional tenant placement does not mean selecting the applicant with the highest income or credit score.

A good placement process prices the rental accurately, advertises it properly and keeps inquiries organized. It uses one application, gets consent, and checks identity, income, credit, rental history and landlord references before the lease and move-in are prepared.

This structure helps reduce rushed decisions and inconsistent treatment. It also removes much of the administrative work from the owner.

For a landlord managing one stable unit, building and following this system personally may make sense. Professional property management becomes more useful when:

The owner lives outside Peterborough, or several properties are being managed
There is no time for showings, or there are many applications
The owner is unfamiliar with Ontario rules
Sensitive documents need secure handling, or references need detailed verification
The owner wants separation from the applicant decision
Full management will continue after move-in

Tenant Screening Is Risk Management

Property management is sometimes described as rent collection and maintenance coordination. The work begins before the tenant moves in.

Tenant selection affects monthly cash flow, how often the unit turns over, maintenance communication, property condition, administrative workload, neighbour relationships, the owner’s stress and the long-term performance of the rental.

No screening system can remove all risk. A structured process can reduce avoidable risk and create better records when questions arise later.

The strongest process does four things well:

It collects relevant information
It verifies that information
It applies consistent criteria
It respects Ontario human-rights and privacy requirements

Let Visture Handle Tenant Placement & Management

Visture Property Group provides tenant placement and full-service property management for single-family homes, coach homes and small multifamily properties in Peterborough and surrounding Ontario communities.

Visture can help with:

Rental pricing, property advertising and tenant inquiries
Showings, rental applications, tenant screening and leasing
Rent collection, maintenance coordination and inspections
Ongoing tenant communication and long-term property management

Visture’s property-management offer includes tenant screening, rent collection and property maintenance, giving owners one team for placement and ongoing management.

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Screening reduces uncertainty. It does not remove it. Apply the same relevant criteria to every applicant, and keep the process connected to the tenancy.