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Why Ontario Landlords Need to Do Move-Out Inspections EARLY — Protect Your Deposit

By Paul J. Rouillard — Ontario landlord coach, REALTOR® since 2003 · June 6, 2025

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Why Early Move-Out Inspections Are Crucial for Landlords 🕵️‍♂️ Don’t wait until it’s too late! I always do my move-out inspection 3–4 weeks before the tenant leaves. Why? ✔️ You catch damages early ✔️ You can issue an N5 while they’re still living there ✔️ You use your LandlordEzy Move-In Report to guide the inspection ✔️ You control the key deposit process legally and efficiently Only return key deposits by cheque, not e-transfer. And always collect a forwarding mailing address — that’s your safety net if legal action is ever needed. 📲 Handle inspections the smart way: LandlordEzy.ca 📥 Download your full move-out checklist: OLHGroup.ca #MoveOutInspection #EarlyInspections #LandlordTips…

Read the full written guide Move-in / move-out inspection reports for Ontario landlords

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