How Ontario Landlords Use OpenRoom.ca Landlord Tool to Prevent Tenant Fraud

Tenant fraud is one of the fastest-growing risks facing Ontario landlords.

In today’s rental market, falsified documents, fake credit reports, and staged references are becoming alarmingly common. The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) has seen a significant rise in cases related to non-payment of rent and fraudulent applications, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area.

At Seventy Seven Park, we work closely with investor clients to help them not only acquire the right properties, but also manage them wisely. In this environment, tenant screening is mission-critical, and one of the smartest tools we recommend is the OpenRoom.ca landlord tool.

In this article, we will explain:

• Why fraud is spiking in Ontario

• How the OpenRoom.ca landlord tool works

• How Seventy Seven Park supports investors in building safer, more profitable rental portfolios

The Rising Problem: Tenant Fraud in Ontario

Ontario’s competitive rental market is one of the strongest in Canada, but it also comes with risks. With rents hitting record highs, some prospective tenants are willing to submit:

• Fake employment letters

• Altered credit reports

• Staged landlord references

• False identification

For landlords, the consequences of unknowingly accepting a fraudulent tenant can be severe:

• Non-payment of rent

• Costly and delayed eviction processes

• Damage to the property

• Legal and financial stress

The Ontario LTB is currently experiencing a significant backlog, which means removing a non-paying or fraudulent tenant can take months, not weeks. In today’s market, prevention is the best protection.

How the OpenRoom.ca Landlord Tool Helps Ontario Landlords Protect Their Investments

OpenRoom.ca is one of the most effective platforms for professional, compliant, and secure tenant screening. We actively recommend it to Seventy Seven Park clients looking to elevate their leasing process.

Here is how it works:

Ontario court orders search feature in OpenRoom.ca landlord tool helping landlords verify rental debt history

1. Professional Online Applications

Landlords simply send a secure link to prospective tenants. Applicants complete the entire application online, which captures:

• Full employment history

• Income verification

• Rental history

• References

• Government-issued ID

2. Instant, Verified Credit Reports

Through OpenRoom.ca, landlords can order a full Equifax credit report instantly. It is a soft pull (no credit score penalty for the tenant), and gives a true, verified view of the applicant’s credit history—helping landlords avoid falsified or altered documents.

3. Document Upload & Verification

The platform prompts tenants to upload supporting documents directly into the system:

• Pay stubs

• Tax documents

• Employment letters

• Landlord references

• Photo ID

This allows for side-by-side comparisons and cross-verification, helping landlords spot inconsistencies early.

4. Centralized Screening Dashboard

Landlords can manage multiple applications from one secure dashboard, compare applicants quickly, and store all information in a format that is compliant with Ontario’s privacy laws.

How Seventy Seven Park Helps Landlords Build Smarter Rental Portfolios

Here is how our team supports landlords and investors at every stage:

1. Sourcing the Right Properties

We help clients identify high-potential investment properties, whether for long-term rental, BRRRR strategies, or income diversification.

2. Structuring Financing

From A-lender mortgages to private lending and construction financing, we build the right capital structure for your investment goals.

3. Advising on Leasing & Screening

We guide our clients through best practices for leasing, including:

• Lease structuring

• Market rent analysis

• Screening tools like OpenRoom.ca

• Legal considerations (LTB compliance, privacy, risk mitigation)

4. Supporting Ongoing Portfolio Growth

We stay involved post-purchase, helping clients optimize performance, manage risk, and grow their real estate wealth intelligently.

How to Get Started with the OpenRoom.ca Landlord Tool for Smarter Tenant Screening

Getting started with OpenRoom.ca is simple:

1. Visit https://openroom.ca/

2. Create your landlord profile

3. Set up your property and application links

4. Start sending professional application requests to prospective tenants

As a pay-per-use tool, OpenRoom.ca is affordable for landlords with any size portfolio—from a single condo to a multi-unit property.

If you are a Seventy Seven Park client, we can also help you:

• Set up your OpenRoom.ca account

• Customize your application process

• Review screening results and red flags

• Connect with trusted legal partners if needed

Protect Your Income, Protect Your Investment

Debt reporting dashboard in OpenRoom.ca landlord tool showing rental arrears and repayment progress for Ontario landlordsTenant fraud is not going away—but smart screening can help you stay ahead of it.

Tools like OpenRoom.ca landlord tool give Ontario landlords a professional, transparent, and consistent way to evaluate prospective tenants. Combined with the right property strategy and mortgage structure, these tools help safeguard your income and build long-term real estate wealth.

At Seventy Seven Park, we are here to help you navigate every step of your investment journey—from purchase to leasing to portfolio growth.

Thinking about your next investment property? Need help refining your leasing process? Let’s talk.

Explore OpenRoom.ca here: https://openroom.ca/

Contact Seventy Seven Park: https://www.seventysevenpark.com/contact