Can you WIN as a LANDLORD in Toronto ????? Rent Control, LTB, Vacancies? | Toronto Real Estate Podca

Being a landlord in Toronto is not what it used to be. In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Fox Marin’s Leasing Team pros Sean Bridge, Grace Collins & Sammy Marasco to unpack the real costs of carrying a rental in 2025, why overpricing creates silent vacancy, how rent control splits the market pre 2018 vs post 2018, and what actually works to find and keep quality tenants.

We dig into LTB timelines, unenforceable lease clauses that spook good tenants, and a practical blueprint for due diligence that reduces risk.

Whether you are a first-time landlord or you manage a growing portfolio, this conversation gives you a street-level read on Toronto’s rental market and a clear playbook for the next 6 to 12 months. Price right. Present beautifully. Vet like a pro. Keep great tenants.

If you have a landlord horror story or a success story to share, please drop it in the comments. We love to read your comments!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Cold Open & Why This Conversation Matters
00:45 Meet The Fox Marin Leasing Team
01:55 Reality Check. Why Landlording Is Harder In 2025
03:40 Pricing Truth. Current Comps Vs Wishful Thinking
04:45 Hidden Cost Of Vacancy. Math Landlords Miss
06:10 The Value Of A Great Tenant
08:35 Carrying Costs. Maintenance Fees And Variable Rates
09:32 Ontario Rent Control Explained. Pre 2018 Vs Post 2018
12:59 LTB Timelines Today. What Landlords Should Expect
14:19 When Condo Corps Have More Power Than Owners
16:12 Basement Apartments. Why Many Owners Opt Out
18:48 Scarcity Of Quality Tenants And Packaging The Offer
21:54 Fraudulent Paperwork. What We Are Seeing Now
22:36 How To Present Offers That Get Accepted
25:13 The Paperwork Paradox. Leasing Vs Buying
28:01 Enforceability 101. Pets, Deposits, And Penalties
29:37 Scary Clauses That Chase Away Good Tenants
33:53 Should You Add Unenforceable Terms? Short Answer NO.
34:30 Where Rents Softened And Where They Are Resilient
36:34 6-Month Outlook. Seasonal Softness Then Spring Lift
37:19 Return To Office Pressure And Downtown Demand
38:07 Top Landlord Mistakes In 2025
41:37 The North Star. Due Diligence And Zoom Interviews
44:14 Fraud Doc Deep Dive

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