Top 5 Reasons to Join the Peterborough Landlord Association
- Peterborough Landlords Association
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
If you’re a landlord in Peterborough or the surrounding area, navigating the rental housing landscape can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially with ever-changing regulations, market shifts, and tenant challenges. That’s where the Peterborough Landlord Association (PLA) steps in. Whether you manage one unit or a portfolio of properties, here are the top 5 reasons why joining the PLA is a valuable step for your business and peace of mind.
1. 🗓️ Monthly Meetings That Keep You Informed
Our monthly member meetings are one of the core benefits of joining PLA. These gatherings cover a wide range of relevant topics including:
Updates on Ontario landlord-tenant laws
Best practices for tenant screening and rent collection
Tips on property maintenance and renovations
Insurance, fire safety, and building code updates
Each session also includes time for open Q&A and discussion, allowing you to learn from real experiences, get clarity on challenges, and hear different approaches to everyday landlord issues. These meetings aren’t just informative—they’re empowering.
2. 🗣️ Advocacy That Gives You a Voice
Landlords often feel unheard when it comes to housing policy and legislation. The PLA is actively involved in advocating for landlord rights at both the municipal and provincial levels.
We connect with government officials, attend stakeholder consultations, and collaborate with other landlord associations to help influence fair and balanced rental regulations. From rent control discussions to eviction processes, we fight to ensure your concerns are addressed and that rental providers are part of the conversation—not just the target of new policies.
3. 🎤 Expert Keynote Speakers & Professional Insights
Each meeting features guest speakers who bring specialized knowledge to the table. Past speakers have included:
Paralegals specializing in landlord-tenant disputes
Real estate lawyers explaining changes in legislation
Mortgage agents offering tips on financing investment properties
Building inspectors and property managers sharing insights
These professionals help landlords like you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and plan more strategically. Plus, you’ll always have the opportunity to ask questions and apply the insights directly to your own properties.
4. 🤝 Network with Like-Minded Landlords & Investors
Being a landlord can be a lonely business—but it doesn’t have to be. When you join the PLA, you gain access to a community of local landlords and investors who are facing many of the same challenges and opportunities as you.
Networking with others can help you:
Share reliable contractor and tenant referrals
Learn strategies to boost your cash flow and reduce expenses
Collaborate on joint ventures or investment opportunities
Offer and receive support in tough situations
You’re not just joining an association—you’re joining a support system.
5. 📚 A Culture of Education and Shared Success
At the PLA, we believe that well-informed landlords are successful landlords. That’s why we’re committed to continuous education, mentorship, and sharing best practices.
Through monthly meetings, newsletters, peer discussions, and speaker sessions, members gain access to up-to-date knowledge and practical tools to:
Protect their investments
Minimize risk
Maximize profitability
Build long-term sustainability
Together, we help raise the standard of rental housing in Peterborough—one landlord at a time.
Ready to Take Your Landlord Journey to the Next Level?
Joining the Peterborough Landlord Association means becoming part of a knowledgeable, proactive, and supportive community that’s here to help you succeed.
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