Question 1

How much does property management cost in the GTA?

Accepted Answer

Most GTA property managers charge 8–12% of monthly rent plus a one-time leasing fee of about one month's rent. Sky House charges a flat $179 per month to fully manage your rental, plus a one-time leasing fee of one month's rent only when we place a tenant — with free lease renewals, included inspections, and no fees to tenants.

Question 2

What does a property manager do?

Accepted Answer

A property manager runs your rental on your behalf — marketing the unit, screening and placing tenants, preparing leases, collecting rent, coordinating maintenance, and handling Landlord and Tenant Board matters.

Question 3

Is hiring a property manager in Toronto worth it?

Accepted Answer

For most landlords, yes — a good property manager reduces vacancy, screens out unreliable tenants, keeps you compliant with Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, and frees up your time, which typically more than offsets the fee.

Question 4

How does tenant screening work?

Accepted Answer

Tenant screening verifies an applicant's identity, income, credit, and rental history before they sign a lease. Sky House checks all four and gives qualifying applicants a Verified badge, so you rent to people who pay on time and care for your property.

Question 5

How fast can you rent out my condo?

Accepted Answer

A well-priced GTA rental typically leases within a couple of weeks of being listed. Sky House prices your unit against live local comparables and markets it across MLS and major rental portals to minimize vacancy.

Question 6

What happens if my tenant stops paying rent?

Accepted Answer

We act immediately under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act — serving an N4 notice, then filing an L1 application with the Landlord and Tenant Board if the rent isn't brought current. Sky House manages the entire process and represents your interests.

Question 7

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Sky House provides property management across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Mississauga, and is expanding across the GTA.

Question 8

Do tenants pay any fees to Sky House?

Accepted Answer

No — tenants pay $0 in fees. Browsing, applying, and getting verified through Sky House is free for renters.

Question 9

How do I switch from my current property manager?

Accepted Answer

Switching is straightforward: check your current agreement's notice period, and Sky House handles the transition — collecting keys, documents, and tenant records — so there's no gap in management.

Question 10

Can I manage just one condo with Sky House?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Sky House manages single condos as well as larger portfolios; many of our owners have just one GTA rental.

Question 11

How much does year-round home care cost?

Accepted Answer

Sky House Year-Round Home Care starts at $149/month for freehold homes and bundles lawn mowing, fall leaf removal, and winter snow removal into one flat monthly price. Your exact rate depends on lot size, driveways, yard size, and tree coverage.

Question 12

Who is the Home Care bundle available to?

Accepted Answer

It's exclusive to freehold homes — townhouses, semi-detached, and detached. It isn't available for condos or apartments, which don't have private grounds.

Question 13

Why is it one flat monthly price if the work is seasonal?

Accepted Answer

We spread a full year of lawn, leaf, and snow service evenly across 12 months, so you get one predictable bill instead of seasonal invoices. It runs on a 12-month agreement.