Category Archives: Evictions

Landlord Education

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Bill Biko

If you’re visiting this site, you most likely found us via a search result. Although I haven’t actively posted here since 2013, there is still plenty of information for landlords buried in the 100’s of posts and articles here. However, if … Continue reading →

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When Being a Landlord Sucks

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

The Police Called About a Tenant It was about 11:30 this morning when the police officer called me. I had already signed one new tenant into a shared accommodation and another out and was in the process of fixing two … Continue reading →

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I Never Saw that Coming!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

Strange night last night, it seems I get to say that far too often, hmmm. It appears one of my tenants may have a bit of a drinking problem. I was sitting at viewing night for my girls’ dance class … Continue reading →

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Courthouse – Part 2

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

Want to know how to waste two hours of your time? Get subpoenaed as a witness and then discover that the officer neglected to update you that the court date changed, that’s how. What a pisser as I had things … Continue reading →

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Bad Tenant – Off to The Courthouse!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

OK, just so you know, this isn’t even an eviction. I had a tenant “allegedly” steal a vehicle from another tenant last year at knife point. I know, I get to deal with great people. Worse yet, this was part … Continue reading →

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More Tenant Screening Advice

Posted on January 29, 2010 by admin

I follow a fellow by the name of Bill Gray who is known as “The Landlord Doctor”. He is a seasoned debt collector and has some great advice about screening tenants in the following article. I’ve mentioned some of this … Continue reading →

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Evictions Are Popular These Days

Posted on January 21, 2010 by admin

I had hoped to have my eviction package all complete by now, but time has managed to get away from me and the project keeps expanding. Currently I am just finishing page four of the outline up, I already have … Continue reading →

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Alberta Eviction Questions and Answers

Posted on December 21, 2009 by admin

Can you get evicted in the winter in Alberta? Is it expensive to evict a tenant? How long does an eviction in Alberta take? These questions and more are answered for you. Continue reading →

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SWAT Boy is Finally Moving On – Evicting a Tenant In Calgary

Posted on November 19, 2009 by admin

What an anticlimactic day. After all the drama, all the issues, all the problems, this latest eviction seems to be winding down with barely a whimper. I ended up meeting with the bailiff today and we posted the notice, changed … Continue reading →

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Arrrrrggggh – Tenant Eviction Drags On

Posted on November 16, 2009 by admin

A small village must be very upset my tenant hasn’t come home in a while. He doesn’t seem to get it, I have even tried using little words, but apparently to no avail. The Villagers patiently await the return of … Continue reading →

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SWAT Boy Is a No Show – Another Tenant Eviction Win On Record

Posted on November 12, 2009 by admin

So after all the drama, SWAT boy couldn’t attend his own eviction hearing. Guess when you are busy you have other priorities in life! Apparently he had to work, he even called into the hearing office today to tell them … Continue reading →

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Evicting Tenants – Drunks, Deadbeats and Problem Tenants Look Out

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Bill Biko

Do you realize the number one search string that brings people to this site is hinged around the word eviction? Ironically for the last three or four months my entire life has revolved around evicting problem tenants who believe they … Continue reading →

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SWAT Boy – The Saga Continues

Posted on November 9, 2009 by admin

How refreshing, every day my thoughts about people and helping out get dragged further down. Case in point, SWAT boy caused a bit more stress Sunday. Here I am sitting at home when the neighbour to the house calls. When … Continue reading →

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It Begins Again – Evicting a Difficult Tenant in Calgary

Posted on November 4, 2009 by admin

The story of SWAT boy carrys on, and it just keeps getting better, fortunately I am trying to take the positive lessons from this. First I screwed up. Everyone take note, don’t fill out eviction forms when you are frustrated … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Still Getting Evicted?

Posted on November 2, 2009 by admin

Because SWAT showed up you moron and that counts as the final strike! The full SWAT story is available here, Has Police Tactical Visited Your Rental Property Lately? So by the title, you can guess I had an interesting day … Continue reading →

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