Rental scams in Toronto are more common than you think—and they’re getting smarter. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David shares two shocking cases where fraudulent tenants tried to secure luxury rentals with fake credit reports, employment letters, and even forged pay stubs.
In This Episode:
- Learn the red flags that landlords and agents should never ignore.
- See how small details—like pay periods, LinkedIn profiles, and even a “machine operator working from home”—gave these scammers away.
- Understand why Ontario’s tenant-friendly system makes it crucial to vet every single application with care
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Intro: Rental scams in today’s market
- 01:15 – Why you don’t need to understand the scam to know it’s a scam
- 05:13 – How to properly qualify tenants
- 05:32 – Case #1: The 31-year-old “CFO” with fake documents
- 16:34 – Case #2: The machine operator who worked from home
- 25:47 – Why diligence matters for landlords & agents
- 27:20 – Bigger picture: Ontario’s landlord-tenant board issues
- 31:16 – Why specialization (and good agents) matter
Whether you’re a landlord, tenant, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of the rental market, this episode is packed with eye-opening lessons and real-world examples.
