Rental Housing Saskatchewan held a special members’ event last week to launch its new Legal Education Assistance Program (LEAP).
LEAP is the first program of its kind in Saskatchewan. It is designed to help landlords understand their legal obligations under provincial rental property regulations.
“Whether you’re an individual investor or rental housing provider with one basement suite, or you’re a property manager overseeing dozens of units looking to refresh your skills, this course is designed to provide a baseline understanding of the regulations we have in the province,” said Rental Housing Saskatchewan CEO Landon Field.
Field added that the program also promotes mutual understanding between tenants and landlords.
He hopes it will lead to fewer disputes and disagreements.
“With this program, it’s the first of its kind. This landmark certification course is meant for landlords and housing providers. When everyone understands the rules that exist, that will lead to fewer disputes with the Office of Residential Tenancies, more respectful tenancies and everyone understanding what’s expected,” he said.
LEAP is available to all members of Rental Housing Saskatchewan. Field said there is currently a waitlist for the first class, which is expected to be completed this fall.
Rental Housing Saskatchewan represents more than 1,000 landlords and 60,000 rental units in the province.
“If you have a network of housing providers, realtors or investors and you’re just looking for more information, our office is proud to represent and support housing providers and help answer any questions they may have,” Field said.
More information about Rental Housing Saskatchewan and LEAP can be found at www.rentalhousingsk.ca.