Shield Property Services and the community we serve.
As we blazed past the one year anniversary of acquiring Shield Property Services we were so blessed and fortunate to have an opportunity today to give back to a community that has given so much to us. In June of 2022 Jacqueline Hayes and Myself (Alex Hayes) purchased this property management company with the intention…Read More→
The Importance of Updating Locks When There is a Change in Tenancy
Do you know where all your keys are? Not your own set of keys, but your building keys that are on-loan to tenants. That’s right. Keys that you give to tenants are, for all intended purposes, yours and, should be considered on-loan. So, do you know where all your keys are? If you don’t, your…Read More→
Let’s be Fair!
Now that spring upon us, you see them everywhere. Except for a few diehard winter e-bike riders, most e-bike owners, the prudent ones anyway, come out as soon as the snow has melted away. Fair enough. I know, I know, controversy abounds when it come to these little vehicles. Either you love them, or you…Read More→
You’re a Tenant and you just received an N4 (Notice to End Your Tenancy for Non-Payment of Rent)
You’re a Tenant and you just received an N4 (Notice to End Your Tenancy for Non-Payment of Rent) If you didn’t pay 100% of your rent by midnight on the first of the month, your may receive an N4 notice to evict you from your rental home. An N4 notice is a legal document from…Read More→
Your Rights to Privacy – Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Many Tenants, Landlords and even Property Managers fail to realize that there are many privacy issues arising from a Tenant and Landlord relationship. These vary from “over collecting” or the inappropriate use of personal information from applicants and Tenants alike. Furthermore, Tenant / Landlord information is deemed to be confidential and as such there is…Read More→
Homelessness Prevention (CHPI) Program
The information provided below is the work product of the City of Cornwall which can be found at https://www.cornwall.ca/en/live-here/homelessness-prevention–chpi–program.aspx and is posted on this blog as a matter of convienece and information. The Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative, has the ability to assist families in maintaining a permanent residence, rather than face eviction and homelessness. The following…Read More→
Why Rental Property Inspections Are So Important
After inspecting thousands of properties in more than thirty years, I can categorically say that regular inspections of rental properties are vital. Inspections may seem like an arduous task, but they can really pay off in the long run. Here are some reasons why routine inspections are critical to proper property management: It is…Read More→
