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Licensed Realtor® 🔑 LSO Licensed Paralegal ⚖️, Leasing specialist 🤝,Notary

Could your household manage for 72 hours if the power or water went out? Early fall is a good time to check your emergen...
10/22/2026

Could your household manage for 72 hours if the power or water went out? Early fall is a good time to check your emergency kit: water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, essential medications, and anything children or pets may need. Make sure everyone knows where to find it.

Save this post as a reminder to check your supplies this weekend.

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.

A quick laundry-room check for your fall list: clear the dryer lint filter after each load and look at the outside exhau...
10/21/2026

A quick laundry-room check for your fall list: clear the dryer lint filter after each load and look at the outside exhaust vent for lint or anything blocking airflow. If the vent needs more than a simple check, arrange a proper cleaning.

One small task, one less thing to worry about. Save this for your next home maintenance weekend.

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.

Fall rain can reveal problems around basement windows. Take a look outside: are the window wells clear of leaves and deb...
10/19/2026

Fall rain can reveal problems around basement windows. Take a look outside: are the window wells clear of leaves and debris? Inside, watch for dampness or cracks around the window. Deal with water entry early and bring in a qualified professional where needed.

Save this check for a rainy-day walk around your home. 🍂

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.

Carbon monoxide has no colour or smell. Before the heating season gets busy, test your CO alarms and check their expiry ...
10/12/2026

Carbon monoxide has no colour or smell. Before the heating season gets busy, test your CO alarms and check their expiry dates and placement. Ontario expanded CO alarm placement requirements for existing homes in 2026, so it is a good time to review the current guidance for your home.

Save this reminder and share it with someone who has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage.

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.

Before the colder weather settles in, give your home a quick fall check: clear leaves from eavestroughs, check that down...
10/09/2026

Before the colder weather settles in, give your home a quick fall check: clear leaves from eavestroughs, check that downspouts carry water away from the foundation, and take a look around basement windows for debris or signs of moisture.

Save this reminder for the weekend—or send it to a homeowner who loves a good checklist. 🍂

Questions about getting a home ready to sell this fall? I’m here to help. DM me or email [email protected].

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.

If a smoke alarm sounds tonight, does everyone in your home know what to do? Walk through your home together, identify t...
09/30/2026

If a smoke alarm sounds tonight, does everyone in your home know what to do? Walk through your home together, identify two ways out of each room where possible, and agree on a meeting place outside. Then practise the plan.

A calm conversation now can make a real difference in an emergency. Share this with someone setting up a new home.

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.

09/25/2026

An important change for Ontario rent arrears hearings:

If the landlord filed the rent arrears application on or after September 21, 2026, a tenant who wants to raise other issues at that hearing—such as maintenance or tenant-rights concerns—must pay the landlord half of the arrears claimed at least 7 days before the hearing.

The existing requirement to give the landlord and the LTB a description of those issues at least 7 days before the hearing still applies. Tenants should keep proof of any payment.

Have a rent arrears hearing coming up? The filing date and deadlines matter. Call me at 289-698-6298 or email [email protected] with your questions before the hearing.

Sara Atkinson | Atkinson Paralegal Services
General information only.

A friendly reminder for Ontario landlords: check the smoke alarms in your rental properties and confirm they’re working....
09/25/2026

A friendly reminder for Ontario landlords: check the smoke alarms in your rental properties and confirm they’re working. Check carbon monoxide alarms too, wherever they’re required.

Alarm checks deserve a place on your annual property calendar—and on your list when a tenancy changes. Keep a record of the checks and address any reported problem promptly.

Have a question about your responsibilities as a landlord? I’m here to help. DM me or email [email protected].

Sara Atkinson | Licensed Paralegal, Atkinson Paralegal Services

Two units. One St. Catharines opportunity. 🏡54 Chestnut Street E is a duplex listed at $665,000, with a three-bedroom ma...
09/25/2026

Two units. One St. Catharines opportunity. 🏡

54 Chestnut Street E is a duplex listed at $665,000, with a three-bedroom main-floor suite, a two-bedroom upper suite and a 1200 Sqft Unfinished basement with a separate entrance. Explore the photos, then message me for the full listing details.

The property also offers an unfinished basement with a separate entrance, a 66 × 132 ft lot, and rear lane access. Any plans for additional uses should be confirmed with the municipality.

Know someone looking for a duplex in Niagara? Share this post with them. Want to see it for yourself? DM me “CHESTNUT” to arrange a showing or email [email protected].

Sara Atkinson | Salesperson, Revel Realty Inc.
MLS® X13748268

09/25/2026

What counts as persistent late payment of rent in Ontario?

As of September 21, 2026, the Residential Tenancies Act specifies that rent received more than 7 days after its due date, at least 3 times within 6 months, is persistent late payment.

That is not the only circumstance in which persistent late payment may be found. The LTB also notes an exception where a payment was applied to another amount owed, such as arrears.

A dated rent ledger and payment records can make the facts clearer. Unsure how the new rule applies to your situation? Call 289-698-6298 or email [email protected]. I’m here to answer your questions.

Sara Atkinson | Atkinson Paralegal Services
General information only.

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