Hi everyone
I don't really go on revscene that much and kind of skimmed through the search for any type of answer that fits my situation but there weren't anything. I'm hoping someone on revscene can kindly help me (tenancy branch was useless, they say the same thing on the website without fully explaining or give suggestions). Well, here it goes
I've been helping my mom rent out one of the suites for a couple years now and was pretty good with this whole room mate type of rental. About 2 years ago we rented to a westerner, good references and was able to show proof of employment when asked. The first years seems fine and dandy, everything went smoothly and people rent long term (more then 7 months). I'm not sure if this was a bad idea but I have the tenant meet with potential to see if they are compatible with each other and of course I would meed them after to chat and get some information out of them (I was still able to weed certain people out)
However a couple months ago, things started changing slowly. New tenant came (female) and within 3 months (or something around that time) she moved out without informing till mid month of the 3rd month saying she felt unsafe staying there. According to the female tenant the male tenant would turn the t.v loud at night, invite a girl over and do inappropriate things. The female tenant told the male tenant about being uncomfortable and what not. Long story short they had an argument and the male tenant admitted that he showed his angry side etcetc and I gave him a written (through email) a warning that type of behavior is not allow and he needs to respect the agreement and the other persons feeling.
When the new tenant left (right after the female) me and the other male tenant go back to step 1, fine new room mate for this coming month. There were plenty of people and only a few were able to provide me with references (they were pretty good). However there was this particular female tenant that the male tenant is very adamant for me to rent to her. (probably because she's young but the thing is the other potential were about the same age as the female) I've contacted the female's references but no answer and I told the male tenant I'll be renting to another person. Here's the funny thing
He thinks i'm not letting him choose who he should live with (refer to the first paragraph). He wants to pay for the other room and he sublets it (which I greatly do not like - there are a lot of children around our area)
Right now, I'm very stressed out and I'm not into this whole room mate situation anymore. I would like to rent to a small family or a couple that's about to start a family. It's a very nice area to live with a park, school, grocery shopping etc etc. I need advice on what to do legally. He's a nice guy (or I think he is as of now) but could be very defensive.
