Hey Landlords & property managers.
This is not a usual post, but wanted to spread the word about this upcoming forum, presented by Residential Housing Providers Nova Scotia & Yardi
Navigating the Residential Tenancies Act:
Strategies for Empowered Property Management
Friday, June 13, 2025 | 11:30 am to 2:10 pm | Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
$110.00 Members, $120.00 Non-Members
(Registration includes a three-course plated meal)
Agenda
11:30 am – 12:10 pm Networking – Lunch
12:10 pm – 01:00 pm Session 1: Panel Discussion
01:10 pm – 02:10 pm Session 2: Case Law Outcomes
Session 1 – Panel Discussion – Gain valuable insights and practical solutions from experienced
panelists with in-depth knowledge of Residential Tenancies and Small Claims Court processes. Learn
how to navigate common challenges and make informed decisions as a rental housing provider.
Panel Topics
Navigating Property Rights in a Rental Market
Should You Appeal to the Nova Scotia Small Claims Court? Pros & Cons
Tenant with Legal Representation in Hearings: What Landlords Need to Know
Dealing with Abusive Tenants: Legal and Practical Strategies
Managing Tenants with Complex Societal Challenges
Emergency Situations: What to Do When Police & Residential Tenancies Won’t Assist
Bylaw Compliance: Avoiding Pitfalls & Ensuring Legal Operations
Q&A
Session 2 – Case Law – Cox & Palmer’s John Boyle and Leandra Bouman will present key Residential
Tenancies case outcomes based on RTO and NSCC adjudicator decisions and the expected impact
of recent RTA amendments.
Panel Topics
Recent case law updates including The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Simmons Decision and its
Impact on Residential Tenancies and Small Claims Court Hearings
Understanding the Impact of Recent Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) Amendments
Explaining the impact of bylaws. For example, building code violations, short-term rentals,
and occupation allowances.
Explaining best practices for enforcement.
12:00 pm – 12:10 pm Opening Remarks
BIOs
Moderator and Panelists
Amanda R. Knight – Amanda began acquiring and renovating small MURB’s in Colchester & Pictou
Counties in 2020. By 2023 Amanda had added 12 units to the local housing stock
and currently owns 19 doors. In June 2024, Amanda joined the Community Housing
Transformation Centre as a Program Manager overseeing the Capital Fund for
Nova Scotia. In addition to active involvement in her local community, Amanda
has presented at Law Amendments and was invited to speak at the federal review
panel’s oral hearing on the Financialization of Purpose-Built Rental Housing. Amanda
has been an active RHPNS member since 2020 and was appointed to the board in 2022.
Ursula Eckoldt
Owner and President of Urchin Property Management, oering over 15 years of
professional experience with the last ve years focused on growth and operations
eciency. Ursula is known for her professionalism, integrity, being solutions-oriented,
excellent communication, and ability to use sound business principles. Ursula has
been an active member of RHPNS since 2009 becoming a director in 2023.
Angie Craig
Angie has been working at MetCap Living Management Inc. since 2014. She started as a
Property Manager and was later promoted to the position of Senior Property Manager. In
2018,Angie was appointed to her current position as Regional Director of Operations. In
this role, she oversees the operations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for one of Canada’s
leading third-party management rms specializing in multi-unit residential property
management. She is always eagerto expand her knowledge of legal processes, particularly
related to Residential Tenancies, and keeps up-to-date with current Building, Fire, and Life
Safety regulations. MetCap Living has been an active RHPNS members since 2010.
Panelists
Ursula Eckholdt, President and CEO, Urchin Property Management
Angie Craig, Director of Operations, NS,
Jennifer Bateman, Associate Director, Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT)
John Boyle, Partner, Cox & Palmer
Moderator
Amanda Knight, Owner, Knight Growth Strategies
Leandra Bouman, Associate, Cox & Palmer’s
MetCap Living Management
Amanda Simpson, Residential Property Manager, Westwood Development
I hope you are able to attend.
Until next time,
Design your landord experience,
Michael P Currie
Landlord By Design
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