These Ottawa landlords say they’ve fallen victim to the same ‘professional’ tenants – CBC

Jan 06, 2025

Couple failed to pay rent, caused thousands of dollars in damage, property owners say

Edriam Salter covers her nose with her sweater as she takes tentative steps through the Ottawa house she and her sister used to call home.

“I can’t believe this was the place I used to live, this was my family home. It just smells like a zoo, even a zoo smells better,” Salter said.

The 29-year-old takes in the damage she says was caused by her previous tenants. Salter says they only paid rent for three months of their 13-month tenancy, owing her more than $35,000.

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