Sofie Kehdi, Author at REM

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Lease clauses that don’t hold up: What Ontario agents need to know

Lease clauses that don’t hold up: What Ontario agents need to know

by Sofie Kehdi | Jun 10, 2026 | Guest Columns

We’ve all seen lease clauses inserted with good intentions that don’t actually hold up under Ontario law. The “no pets” clause. Excessive key deposits. Mandatory professional cleaning requirements. They sound reasonable on paper, but are they...

OPINION: Where were you when rentals weren’t cool?

OPINION: Where were you when rentals weren’t cool?

by Sofie Kehdi | Apr 24, 2026 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns

The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. For years, I heard the same line repeated in this industry: “I don’t do rentals.” It was said casually, confidently, and sometimes even proudly. Rentals were treated as an...