12 Seasons of Property Management

Your Month-by-Month Guide to Keeping Your Home Safe, Comfortable, and Well-Maintained

📅 12 Months of Newsletters

  • A woman in winter clothing holding a coffee cup inside a modern cafe with large windows showing snowy trees outside, with overlaid text reading 'January in Toronto Winter Wonderland' and snowflake graphics.

    January

    Kick off the year with proactive maintenance, winter-proofing for single-family and condo units, and key reminders about inspections, heat requirements, and emergency protocols.

  • Cozy living room decorated for Valentine's Day with candles, heart-shaped pillows, floral arrangements, a fireplace with candles, and a window with a heart-shaped wreath and a garland of hearts

    February

    This month’s guide explains how to manage winter moisture, stop foggy windows, improve airflow, and prevent small cold-weather issues from becoming costly damage in your home.

  • Person walking on a wet city street in Toronto, holding a coffee cup, with tall buildings and a clock tower in the background, and snow on the ground.

    March

    Shelterly presents simple ways tenants can freshen up their homes, check for winter damage, change HVAC settings, and spot early signs of leaks or drafts before spring rains arrive.

  • A man holding a cup of coffee outdoors with a city skyline and blooming cherry blossom trees in the background.

    April

    A practical guide on keeping kitchens clean, storing food properly, reducing entry points, and when to report pests quickly so treatments work faster.

  • CN Tower seen through blooming cherry blossom trees on an overcast day.

    May

    We explain how to help your AC run efficiently, clean filters, reduce strain during heat waves, and what to do if you notice weak airflow or unusual sounds.

  • City skyline with tall buildings and a marina with boats at dusk.

    June

    Friendly reminders about safe balcony use, what you should not store outside, summer fire safety, and how to avoid false fire-alarm issues.

  • Aerial view of a lakeside beach with a concrete walking path along the shoreline. The water is clear and blue-green, with gentle waves. The beach area is mostly sandy with a few people and objects dispersed around. In the background, there are trees with autumn foliage and a city skyline with multiple high-rise buildings.

    July

    Tenants learn how to take care of appliances (dishwasher, laundry units, stove), clean filters properly, and reduce hydro use during peak summer.

  • A woman with blonde hair walking a small dog on a city sidewalk in front of a Starbucks coffee shop with outdoor seating and green umbrellas.

    August

    Humidity is high this month — we focus on keeping surfaces dry, preventing soft flooring damage, cleaning bathroom fans, and recognizing moisture problems early.

  • A red and white streetcar traveling on tracks in an urban city with a skyline featuring the CN Tower in the background. There are cars on the road, trees lining the sidewalk, and a person standing near a signpost.

    September

    How tenants can prep for colder weather, clear vents, reduce drafts, and test thermostats so the home transitions smoothly into heating season.

  • Person holding a black umbrella walking on a wet city street during rainy weather, with steam rising from a manhole, tall buildings, and cars with headlights on.

    October

    A simple “good habits” guide: running fans, spacing furniture, drying towels, and reporting leaks early — the small routines that prevent big issues.

  • Nighttime view of a lit-up Toronto sign with colorful letters and a maple leaf, with people ice skating in front of it and tall buildings in the background.

    November

    Holiday cooking, fire safety, outlet overload prevention, winterizing balconies, and how to keep things running smoothly as temperatures drop.

  • A city street at night with falling snow, illuminated by streetlights. A tram is traveling along the tracks between tall office buildings with lit windows.

    December

    Tips for keeping the unit warm, what to do if you travel, how to keep pipes safe, and how to report emergency issues during holiday hours.

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