Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does Landlord Solutions Manitoba Inc. specialize in?
A. We specialize in Manitoba residential tenancy matters involving rent regulation, compliance, RTB hearings, RTC appeals, tenancy disputes, AGI applications, Orders of Possession, and strategic rental property advisory services.
Q. Who are your typical clients?
A. Our clients include individuals and organizations dealing with Manitoba’s residential tenancy laws and regulations who require specialized advice or support in complex or high-stakes matters.
This includes landlords, property owners, investors, property managers, housing providers, non-profit housing organizations, lenders, and other industry professionals across Manitoba.
Q. How do I know if all my rental units are compliant with Manitoba’s residential tenancy laws and regulations?
A. This is one of the most important — and potentially costly — questions landlords face if compliance issues are not identified early.
LSM helps landlords confidentially review their rental operations through proactive compliance reviews and pre-audits to identify and address potential issues before they become major problems during sales, refinancing, RTB investigations, or disputes.
We strongly recommend proactive compliance reviews rather than reactive compliance responses.
Q. Why do landlords contact LSM?
A. Most clients contact us when tenancy matters become stressful, financially sensitive, complex, or difficult to manage without specialized guidance.
Q. Can we hire LSM as a long-term advisor for tenancy and regulatory matters?
A. Yes. LSM can be retained on an ongoing basis to help landlords, property owners, and property managers navigate Manitoba’s residential tenancy rules and regulatory requirements.
We provide strategic guidance to help prevent compliance issues, reduce unnecessary hearings and penalties, and resolve tenancy matters efficiently and effectively while keeping rental operations aligned with Manitoba’s tenancy laws.
Q. Can you help with RTB hearings?
A. Yes. We primarily assist with RTB matters when the issues are complex, high-stakes, or financially significant.
LSM helps clients with hearing preparation, evidence organization, file reviews, submission preparation, hearing strategy, and practical guidance throughout the process.
Q. Do you help with RTC appeals?
A. Yes. RTC appeals are one of the services LSM is most known for — both assisting clients with appealing RTB decisions and defending existing decisions.
We help clients assess appeal options, prepare appeal materials, organize supporting evidence, and develop practical, strategic approaches for Residential Tenancies Commission matters.
Q. How can landlords legally increase rent toward market rent?
A. If your rental units are subject to Manitoba rent regulations, there may be several legal ways to increase rent toward market levels depending on the circumstances.
These may include Above Guideline Increase (AGI) applications, total rehabilitation projects, unit-by-unit rehabilitation strategies, rent averaging, and other permitted rent regulation processes.
An AGI is a process that may allow landlords to apply for rent increases above the annual guideline when certain legal and financial requirements are met under Manitoba’s rent regulation rules.
Q. Can you help determine if my property qualifies for an AGI or other legal ways to achieve market rent?
A. Yes. LSM can assess whether your property may qualify for an Above Guideline Increase (AGI) or other legal rent regulation strategies to help move rents toward market levels.
We review financial information, identify qualifying expenditures, assess compliance requirements, and help develop practical strategies and supporting documentation in accordance with Manitoba’s rent regulation and tenancy rules.
Q. What is a rent rollback or rent refund investigation?
A. These are compliance investigations that may require landlords to refund rent or reduce rent if Manitoba rent regulation rules were not properly followed.
Q. Can LSM help reduce refund or compliance risks?
A. Yes. Early assessment and proper file preparation can often reduce unnecessary financial exposure and help landlords better understand their options.
Q. Do you provide mediation or eviction prevention support?
A. Yes. LSM has extensive experience in eviction prevention and mediated solutions.
We believe many tenancy disputes can be resolved through early intervention, structured communication, mediation strategies, and practical solutions before matters escalate into hearings, evictions, vacancies, unnecessary financial losses, or homelessness.
Q. Do you work with non-profit or supportive housing providers?
A. Yes. We assist both private and non-profit housing providers dealing with tenancy compliance, operational challenges, eviction prevention and mediated solutions, and tenancy-related risk management.
Q. Can you help new landlords or out-of-province investors?
A. Absolutely. Many new landlords entering Manitoba are unfamiliar with Manitoba’s rent regulation system and operational requirements.
We help clients understand Manitoba’s tenancy rules and avoid costly mistakes before problems arise.
Q. Do you provide legal representation?
A. No. LSM is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.
We provide experience-based specialized advisory, compliance, operational, and strategic support on matters arising under Manitoba’s Residential Tenancies Act, rent regulations, policies, procedures, and related tenancy requirements.
Q. Why do many clients come through referrals?
A. Many of our clients come through referrals from property owners, property managers, and industry professionals who trust our specialized experience, practical regulatory knowledge, and strategic tenancy guidance.
We value long-term relationships, confidentiality, professionalism, and working in our clients’ best interests.
Q. What is the goal of Landlord Solutions Manitoba Inc.?
A. Our goal is to be a trusted specialized firm for complex and high-stakes residential tenancy and rent regulation matters in Manitoba.
We help landlords and housing providers protect their investments, reduce unnecessary risk and costly mistakes, resolve tenancy issues efficiently, and navigate Manitoba’s residential tenancy system with greater clarity and confidence.
Q. How do I confidentially contact LSM to see if I need assistance?
A. If you are unsure whether you need our assistance, feel free to contact LSM confidentially through our online form, by phone, or by email.
We understand many tenancy and compliance matters can be sensitive, stressful, or financially significant. Our goal is to help you better understand your situation and determine whether specialized assistance may be beneficial.
We typically respond within the next business day.
