[supafamous]

Originally Posted by lowside67

Anything minor that in any way affects the liveability of the suite is going to be a problem under the RTA. Also - you are literally guaranteeing yourself a shit tenant with that approach, somebody who doesn't care if their fridge is broken to save $150/month?

If I ever get a rental suite, I am going to do it up nicer than average and charge the premium end of the market knowing full well it will cut the pool of applicants down but hopefully get me somebody who is more particular and selective (and therefore hopefully cares more about keeping where they live nice).

-Mark

100% - Keep your place in good shape, charge a bit more for it and you'll get higher quality tenants. Both parties will know they're getting a deal - they get to live in something they're proud of and won't want to move and you don't have to deal with someone who will trash your place.

The extra initial effort is totally worth it as it ends up being less effort in the long run. I hear from my tenants no more than a couple times a year and usually for really, really minor stuff.