A tenanted property has a built-in monitoring system: the tenant. A vacant property has none. Leaks run for weeks, furnaces fail unnoticed and mail piles up announcing the vacancy to the street. Vacant-property checks replace the tenant's eyes with documented, professional ones.
What each visit covers
- Interior walk-through — leaks, moisture, pests, systems
- Heating and plumbing verification, especially in winter
- Exterior check — roofline, entries, windows, drainage
- Mail and flyer removal
- Storm-damage checks after severe weather
- A dated photo report for your file
The documentation matters as much as the visit. Many insurance policies attach conditions to vacancy, and dated inspection reports support an owner's position in those conversations — though only your insurer can confirm what your specific policy requires. Green Lotus runs scheduled vacant-property programs across the GTA.
This information is provided for general purposes and is not legal advice. Ontario rental rules may change. Consult the appropriate professional or official government source for advice about a specific situation.