What is LandlordForms.ca?
LandlordForms.ca is an online merchant specializing in simple, effective, and customizeable forms for use by landlords all over Canada and the US. The principle(s) behind this website are all landlords with years of experience in tenant matters and relations. We’re not lawyers or unscrupulous businessmen trying to sell mass-generated content. On the contrary, the very forms we use in our landlording affairs are identical to the ones we offer for sale here online. We sell what we use. And we use what we’ve painstakingly created, drafted and tweaked over the years. Our specialty is in simple, effective, and fully-engaging landlord forms and documents.
What format do your forms come in?
All our forms are saved as Microsoft Word documents (.doc) files compatible with Word 97 and up. We also include PDF versions which can be edited through a PDF editor if you’re on a MAC.
We intentionally use older version word-processor software as more current programs are backward-compatible but not easily forward-compatible. While in some cases the formatting may be a little off, the content is always accessible as intended regardless of what program you use to open/read the file(s).
Can I customize your forms?
Yes! All of our forms are completely customizeable. Everything from fonts to text to formatting can be completely edited or tailored to your needs. Unlike other companies, we don’t “lock-out’ any sections or parts of our forms.
How do I download my purchased forms?
It’s really fast and easy! Click here to for screenshots and detailed instructions.
Shouldn't the forms I use come from a lawyer?
Some may disagree, but I maintain that the whole point of using forms, notices, declarations, and contracts is to create a clear and mutual understanding and reference point with tenants on general and specific issues concerning tenancy. If you end up in the tribunal (or equivalent municipal landlord/tenant board) hearing, something went wrong. If you end up in a courtroom, something went TERRIBLY wrong.
At the point, no form in the world whether legal, notarized or not will help or hinder the outcome. In most cases, you’ll be more concerned with controlling your legal costs and seeking the least costly solution out of that particular trauma. So while an argument can certainly be made that legal forms do have ‘sharper’ teeth in a court setting, I believe there are more effective approaches to obtain the desired outcome of your original form/letter.
A well worded form/letter (free of legal jargon) can more clearly define the expectations of both landlord and tenant PRIOR to conflicts or tension later on. Indeed, a well-worded form gets the point across and carries psychological weight as well as the ‘threat’ of its use in a court as an effective means to an end. At least that’s been our personal experience. It’s also what makes our forms so highly sought-after. Getting an outcome that AVOIDS a costly legal resolution should be the aim of all landlords.
I'm still not convinced. Why should I use YOUR forms and not an attorney?
Lawyer forms and/or lawyer-reviewed forms are very expensive and tend to lead you down the road to future expenses (ie. lawyer fees) if the desired outcome does not occur. But you should use whatever you feel comfortable with.
Personally, we’ve used lawyers in the past but have found them largely over-rated in the world of landlord-tenant relations. That’s not an insult to lawyers, just an observation based on personal experience. In Ontario, Landlord Tenant conflicts are resolved in either an arbitration environment or an adjudicator’s hearing which is outside the legal courtroom. Many times the clarity of communication is a factor in the adjudicator’s ruling.
We strive – with our forms – to be clear and speak in the language of the intended recipient rather than over-compensating with legal jargon. Again, this is just a personal preference and opinion and in no way constitutes advice or suggested course of action or legal counsel in any way. Nor do we make any claims that our forms will guarantee a ruling in your favour or are any more effective than alternative ‘legal’ forms. Please read our disclaimer (linked at the bottom of all our web pages).
Use your own common sense and discretion. I will say that we sell quite a lot of landlord forms from repeat buyers. I would call that as strong an endorsement as we could get without of course being able to make any guarantees, or claims of legal advice/guidance.
Are you lawyers or have lawyers had input in your products?
I am not a lawyer. Nor is anyone in our organization a lawyer. I’ve never been and never will be a lawyer. That being said, I have nothing against lawyers. If that’s a main concern for you, I strongly urge you not to buy our product(s) and consult your own attorney.
Alternatively, you can buy our products and use them as a guide or a reference point (as is the stated intent on all our products). Our forms are not a replacement or substitute for legal forms. These are simply tools that a landlord can use with the hoped intention of avoiding further legal action and amicably resovling any tenant conflict issues.
Do you update your forms?
What's your refund policy?
All sales are final. Because our products are digital and 100% customizeable, we cannot offer any refunds on any of our products or services.
How are you different from other form-selling sites?
Great Question! Well we’re definitely cheaper for starters. When comparing against comparable forms from our competitors, we’re the best value around! All our forms are completely customizeable. We want you to edit, adjust, add, remove, parts of our form to tailor it to your specific usage needs. We do protect our copyright on all our products but not at the expense of its practical application from legitamitage direct buyers.
Do you take special requests?
Absolutely! If there’s a form you don’t see but really need a wording for, we would be happy to draw it up and add it to out inventory. We have a lot of knowledge and experience in dealing with all sorts of landlord-tenant scenarios and there are very few situations that we’ve never come across.
While we welcome new form suggestions and requests, we’re not yet able to offer a custom form creation or individualized form. But stay tuned, that type of service may be available in future from us.