Hi James, I am also in the investment real estate space in Halifax, and would love to connect for a chat sometime! 

Have an honest chat with him and ask what he thinks is fair, and the both of you work it out. 

If you want to chat about it, please contact me via direct message.

If you'd ever like to chat, I'd be more than happy to. 

Eddie,I have DSCR loans, let me know if you want to chat!

If I'm in your shoes, I would consider chatting with a couple of lenders to start off with mainly because your lack of income history would restrict you in terms of the financing you'd qualify for. 

I’d be happy to grab coffee and chat more.I’ll send you a dm.

It offers structure and accountability that is MORE than difficult to adhere to when someone struggling to stay sober is left to their own devices in their old environment.

Just registered here and came across this chat.

A landlord does not need to provide a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal when:The property is an owner-occupied building with four or fewer unitsThe property is a single-family home sold or rented by the owner without the use of an agentThe emotional support animal poses a risk to the health or safety of other people, or a risk of substantial damage to property (but this risk must be specific to the animal and cannot be based solely on assumptions about the animal’s breed)"Definitely have a chat with a local attorney to ensure your local laws apply, nonetheless since its an owner occupant, it sounds like you have some recourse to deny this request.