FOR RENTERS

PROPERTIES FOR RENT


NO NONSENSE APPROACH FOR RENTERS. 1 YEAR LEASE MINIMUM. PEACE OF MIND. OUR HANDYMAN IS A CALL AWAY, ON US.

Unfurnished Condos for Rent Short-term Vacation Rental Suites in Vancouver Laneway Home Rentals

HIGH-QUALITY RENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

With listings for rental properties in downtown Vancouver (Gastown, West End, Coal Harbour, Yaletown), SOMA, Olympic Village, False Creek, Kitsilano, Point Grey, Granville, Dunbar, Cambie, Mount Pleasant, and beyond, Downtown Suites LTD. is your one-stop shop for Vancouver rental property management services.

All the condo apartments under our management are well maintained.

FOR TENANTS

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  • All rent payments are kept in trust by us because we are certified rental property managers.
  • All repair requests receive prompt attention and a response.
  • The Residential Tenancy Act of British Columbia governs our tenancy agreements, and we use the authorised forms.
  • All leases are for a minimum of one year unless otherwise stated.
  • Prior to application, we require at least one adult who will be resident in the suite to examine it.
  • A minimum of two personal references are required.
  • A recommendation from a prior landlord is required.
  • Potential tenants must consent to us checking their credit history and verifying their income.
  • Following approval, the applicant must provide a deposit equal to one-half month's worth of rent.
  • If pets are permitted, a pet deposit equal to one-half of a month's rent is required.
  • We take great satisfaction in being exceptional landlords, and our A+ Better Business Bureau rating is testament to that.

Browse our Vancouver, British Columbia, rental property listings for unfurnished properties.

APPLICATION FOR TENANT

Please be aware that the Disclosure for Residential Tenancies is included on the first two pages of our application form.
TENANT APPLICATION FORM

BRINGING YOUR APPLICATION TO THE VIEWING WILL SPEED UP THE PROCESS.

You should have a TENANT'S INSURANCE PLAN, which is a requirement of our rental agreement for all of our tenants.

VIEW AND APPLY: HOW TO

Tanja Milosevic & Theresa Park, Downtown Suites Ltd.
For Renters FAQ:

How much of my income should I set aside for Vancouver housing expenses?


The 55% rule is another metric for calculating rental affordability. Your fixed housing costs during this time—including rent, utilities, renter's insurance, and any other monthly charges like internet, cell phone, and cable—should not be greater than 55% of your after-tax income.


Can Vancouver rent be negotiated?


Don't be afraid to haggle the quoted fee if you have a flawless rental and credit history, excellent references, and a perfect fit for the flat. Be honest with your landlord while attempting to negotiate your rent price.


How does SRO (single-occupancy lodging) in Vancouver work?


In accordance with the bylaw, residential hotels and hotels with single room occupancy (SRO) are among the properties recognised as housing for rent with rooms in additional non-market housing that are smaller than 320 square feet.


What does an SRO cost in Vancouver?


According to the city's downtown core low-income housing report, the average rent in privately owned single-room-occupancy (SRO) hotels in Vancouver is $681 this year, an increase of 21%, or $120, over what it was in 2019.


When is the best time of year to rent properties in Vancouver?


Find rentals as soon as possible. Look for pricing that might be adjustable after the 20th of the month. Also significant is the season. If you have the choice, think about searching throughout the months of October through February when fewer people are searching.


What is Vancouver's lowest rent?


The cheapest Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods for rental housing in August 2022: Fleetwood in Surrey -- $1,442, Abbotsford (no neighbourhood specified) --- $1,484, Newton in Surrey -- $1,600, South Surrey -- $1,650, Guilford in Surrey -- $1,654, Willoughby in Langley -- $1,740, Willowbrook in Langley -- $1,816. More cheapest neighbourhood rent prices in Metro Vancouver.


Are Vancouver's rental property prices declining?


Demand is still increasing as a result of rising rents and declining availability. In 2022, the availability rates for newly built rentals fell below 2% in Toronto, to 2.7% in Vancouver, and to 5% in Calgary. Vancouver rental property market keeps heating up and there is no sign of rent relief any time soon.


How do you approach the topic of Vancouver rent negotiations?


How to Bargain for Your Rent:

  1. If the rent price is negotiable, ask the landlord.
  2. Play up your advantages as a tenant.
  3. Ask if the lease may be extended.
  4. Make a summertime lease termination offer.
  5. Find out how much the property is worth.
  6. Be willing to make concessions.
  7. Directly negotiate and then follow up in writing.
  8. Make a backup strategy.

Read up about how to negotiate your rent in Vancouver and elsewhere too.


How much can a landlord increase the rent of a property?


Rent increases abroad are limited to 5% yearly, plus inflation as measured by the local Consumer Price Index, for a possible total annual rise of 10%.