How Often Should You Schedule Rental Property Inspections in Windsor?
How Often Should You Schedule Rental Property Inspections in Windsor? Protecting your investment goes beyond collecting rent, it requires regular oversight. Rental property inspections are one of the most effective ways to maintain value, ensure tenant safety, and prevent costly repairs. Yet for many landlords, coordinating inspections and staying compliant with Ontario’s rules quickly becomes overwhelming. […]
Ontario Rent Increase Guideline 2026: What Landlords Should Expect
Ontario Rent Increase Guideline 2026: What Landlords Should Expect The Ontario government has confirmed that the 2026 rent increase guideline will be capped at 2.1% — the lowest limit in the past four years. For Windsor landlords, this announcement underscores the need for a careful balance: covering rising operating costs while staying compliant with provincial […]
Should I Furnish My Rental? Pros and Cons for Property Owners
Should I Furnish My Rental? Pros and Cons for Property Owners Furnishing a rental property is a decision that can directly affect your rental income, target market, and overall property management strategy. While furnished rentals can attract certain tenants and command higher rents, they also come with added costs, maintenance responsibilities, and turnover considerations. Here’s […]
What Property Management Actually Covers: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Owners
What Property Management Actually Covers: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Owners If you’re a property owner, you might wonder, What does property management actually cover? Understanding the full range of services a property management company provides can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of your property investment. With so many responsibilities involved in managing […]
The True Cost of Vacancy: Why Every Empty Day Hurts Your Bottom Line
The True Cost of Vacancy: Why Every Empty Day Hurts Your Bottom Line Owning a rental property is all about maximizing your return; but every day your unit sits empty, it quietly chips away at your profits. Many landlords focus on visible expenses like repairs or tenant turnover, but the cost of vacancy often flies […]
Maintenance Tips Round-Up: 10 Simple Fixes That Prevent Big Repairs
Maintenance Tips Round-Up: 10 Simple Fixes That Prevent Big Repairs Most major repairs start with small warning signs: a drip, a draft, or a bit of grease down the drain. That’s why Richmond Property Management created Maintenance Monday: quick, practical tips to help both landlords and tenants catch issues early and avoid expensive problems later. […]
The Management Team Taking Care of Your Property in 2025
The Management Team Taking Care of Your Property in 2025 Meet the Richmond Property Management Team Making Ownership Effortless More Owners Are Done With DIY; Here’s Why From tenant issues to late-night maintenance to bookkeeping headaches, landlords are realizing: it takes a team to manage a property well. At Richmond PM, we don’t just check […]
3 Signs You’re Ready to Stop Being a DIY Landlord
3 Warning Signs You’re Ready to Stop Being a DIY Landlord Being a DIY Landlord Isn’t Always Worth It Sure, it sounds empowering: you collect the rent, screen the tenants, handle the maintenance… and keep all the profit, right? But over time, the calls pile up. The late payments start. The stress sneaks in.And suddenly, […]
Airbnb Vs Long Term Rentals: What to Know in 2025
Airbnb vs. Long-Term Rentals What Windsor Investors Need to Know in 2025 In 2025, Windsor’s real estate market continues to offer exciting opportunities for investors ; but choosing how to rent your property is just as important as choosing where to buy. Should you furnish your unit and list it on Airbnb? Or lease it […]
5 Most Common Tenant Complaints — Here’s How We Avoid Them
5 Most Common Tenant Complaints — Here’s How We Avoid Them Let’s Be Honest — Renting Shouldn’t Be This Frustrating At Richmond Property Management, we’ve talked to hundreds of tenants — and we’ve heard the stories.Unreturned calls. Dirty units. Surprise charges. Delayed repairs. It’s no wonder renters are frustrated. So we decided to flip the […]