Adding Properties

Properties are the foundation of your portfolio in OntarioLandlord. Each property can have multiple units.

Adding Your First Property

Step 1: Navigate to Properties

1. Click Properties in the sidebar
2. Click the Add Property button

Step 2: Enter Property Details

Field	Required	Description
Street Address	Yes	Full street address
City	Yes	City name
Province	Yes	Province (defaults to Ontario)
Postal Code	Yes	Canadian postal code
Property Type	Yes	House, Condo, Apartment, etc.
Year Built	No	For record keeping
Notes	No	Any additional notes

Step 3: Add Units

After creating the property, you'll be prompted to add units:

• Single unit property: Add one unit (e.g., "Main Unit" or just "1")
• Multi-unit property: Add each unit separately (e.g., "Unit 1", "Unit 2", "Basement")

Step 4: Save

Click Save Property to complete the setup.

Property Types

Type	Description	Example
Single Family Home	Standalone house	Detached house
Semi-Detached	Attached on one side	Semi
Townhouse	Row housing	Townhome
Condo	Condominium unit	Apartment in condo building
Apartment	Rental apartment	Unit in rental building
Duplex	Two-unit building	Up/down duplex
Triplex	Three-unit building	Three apartments
Other	Any other type	Commercial mixed-use

Editing Properties

1. Go to Properties
2. Click on the property you want to edit
3. Click the Edit button
4. Make your changes
5. Click Save

Deleting Properties

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Deleting a property will also delete all associated units, leases, and payment records. This action cannot be undone.

1. Go to Properties
2. Click on the property
3. Click Delete Property
4. Confirm the deletion

Best Practices

1. Use consistent naming - Use the same format for all addresses
2. Add all units upfront - Makes lease creation easier
3. Include property type - Helps with filtering and reporting
4. Add notes - Record important details like parking, utilities included, etc.

Next Steps

After adding a property:

• Add units to the property
• Add tenants
• Create leases