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Scott McGillivray’s Tips for Handling Nightmare Tenants

One of the most common questions I get asked about owning rental properties is how to deal with bad tenants. Truth be told, bad tenants aren’t as common as people tend to fear, but it’s still possible to find yourself in challenging scenarios. A tenant’s financial situation could change and monthly payments may no longer clear the bank, all sorts of tricky situations may arise. The most important thing to keep in mind as you enter the world of rental properties is to keep a cool head, and follow my guidelines for handling tricky tenants.

Scott McGillivray is a real estate expert and host of HGTV Canada’s Income Property and Moving the McGillivrays.



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