The single best way to protect your rental income is to place the right tenant in the first place. Thorough, consistent screening dramatically lowers your risk of missed rent, property damage, and disputes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
What a complete screening includes
- Credit report & score (Equifax): payment history, debt load, and any collections
- Government-issued ID verification: confirm the applicant is who they say
- Employment & income confirmation: steady income that comfortably covers rent
- Pay stubs & bank records: corroborate the income claim
- Current and previous landlord references: the best predictor of future behaviour
- LTB judgment search: check for prior evictions or rent judgments
The LTB database advantage
Ontario has tens of thousands of public LTB orders. Cross-referencing an applicant against 45,000+ LTB orders can surface prior evictions or non-payment judgments that a standard credit check misses. Our rental listings run every applicant through this check via the LandlordEzy™ platform.
Screen consistently and fairly
Apply the same criteria to every applicant. Ontario's Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination based on protected grounds — screen on objective financial and rental-history factors, not personal characteristics.
What a strong applicant looks like
- Income roughly 3× the monthly rent, verified
- Solid credit with no recent collections
- Positive references from prior landlords
- No prior eviction or rent-judgment history
Do it without doing it yourself
Every flat-fee MLS® rental listing includes full professional screening — Equifax, ID, employment, references, and the LTB search — verified by OLH Property Management. Combined with the Legal Guarantee, you lease with real protection.
List on MLS® for a flat fee — keep your commission
Full MLS® & REALTOR.ca exposure through a licensed Ontario brokerage, without the 5% commission.