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ADVICE/RENTERS’ HELP
THE ROOF IS LEAKING! WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY As a renter, it’s not always easy to know how to respond in an emergency. Most people tend to panic. But you don’t need to. If rain starts pouring through your roof or the furnace stops working on a cold winter night, call your landlord. According to the law, your landlord is responsible for handling and paying for any and all emergency repairs. But what if you can’t get in touch with your landlord right away? Before hiring a professional to do any major repairs, read below to find out what constitutes an emergency, so you’ll know what to do. WHAT ARE EMERGENCY REPAIRS?
Emergency repairs mean something has happened that can affect the health or safety of the tenant living in the unit/building. I CAN’T REACH MY LANDLORD
If there is an emergency, try and contact your landlord or the emergency contact number you have been given at least twice. Make sure you leave a message if you cannot get through to your landlord or maintenance staff and record the date and time of the calls. Allow for a reasonable amount of time after leaving your messages for your landlord to respond. Some repairs must be performed immediately in order to minimize personal risk or damage of the rental property. If you absolutely cannot reach the landlord, you can authorize the necessary repair work yourself. Repairs can be authorized by an order from the rental authority in your respective province or territory. If you need to authorize an 4 RentersGuide.ca
emergency repair because you cannot reach your landlord, it’s vital to save any and all documentation related to the incident in a safe place. You will also want to ask the repairman to bill the landlord directly for all of the work done, as you are not required to pay for it. If payment is required immediately after the repair work, keep close track of expenses and immediately notify the landlord to ask for reimbursement. If your landlord cannot be contacted before the necessary repairs are completed, he may choose to finish the repair work himself and pay for whatever work has been done up until that point. Your landlord may also allow the repair work to be done and choose to reimburse you for the cost of everything. To make sure you don’t end up paying for something that is not an emergency, check out the following list to help you decide whether certain repairs are emergencies or if you can put them off a bit longer. But even with non-emergency repairs, you
should notify your landlord as soon as possible during regular office hours. EMERGENCY REPAIRS
• Broken or burst pipes flooding the property • Heating system broken when it is cold outside • Backed up sewage system affecting the property • Broken lock allows anyone to enter without the use of a key • Short circuit in the wiring is creating a fire or electrocution hazard • Broken refrigerator NON-EMERGENCY REPAIRS
• Interior door not closing properly • Broken stove element • Kitchen sink not draining properly • Minor leak on roof • Minor leak in household plumbing • Garage door opener not working but still able to gain access manually • Cracked window pane on upper floor of property Source: cmhc-schl.gc.ca
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Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER
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ADVICE
INSPIRATION
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14 Tips
Renter’s Help What to do in case of an emergency
Keep your bedroom essentials pristine clean
DINING
IN EVERY ISSUE
17 Resto Reveal
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Six new Calgary restaurants to whet your appetite
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Editor’s Note
Swinder Jodhka, Mike Terentiev
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE’S AN EMERGENCY
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Last week my kitchen sink started to act up. First it was slow to drain. And then it stopped draining altogether, not a great situation for someone who cooks every meal from scratch and washes dishes by hand. I tried unclogging the blockage with baking soda and vinegar but all that frothy action did nothing. I then poured pots of hot water down the drain to melt the clog, but with no success. Beaten, I emailed my landlord and asked for his help. He suggested I use a plunger and if that didn’t work, he would send over a plumber to check it out. Three dollars and a few quick plunges later, and water was once again flowing freely down the kitchen drain. A blocked drain or toilet is often easy to fix and not considered an emergency, unless the pipe breaks or the toilet won’t stop overflowing! That might be more of an emergency situation. On page 4 of this month’s Renters Guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about what to do in case of an emergency, and how to tell the difference between a nuisance (like a clogged drain) or a real emergency. So enjoy renting, and when it’s time to make a move, let Renters Guide help. If there is something you’d like us to write about, or if you have a comment or suggestion, please send me an email.
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• Newly renovated • Hardwood floors • Cover and open parking • Adult building • Exercise room, pool table, dart board • Excellent downtown location • Heat, power and water included in rent • Quiet, secure building • Cat friendly upon approval
NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE
LONDONDERRY RICH ETHNIC DIVERSITY HOT SPOTS
RICE KING VIETNAMESE NOODLE HOUSE
representing cultures from all over the world and groups of seniors
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meeting in the food court for coffee.
This Vietnamese noodle house dishes out incredible Pho beef noodle soup, mixed vermicelli bowls and mouth-watering green onion cakes. Huge portions, huge satisfaction.
IN THE AREA
Schools, parks and medical centres Londonderry is an area located in
are all located in the community. The
Northeast Edmonton, made up of
Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre
the neighbourhoods that surround
has a swimming pool, fitness facility
the Londonderry Mall. The expanded
and a huge outdoor sports complex.
area is situated between 82nd Street
Londonderry Mall offers 140 retailers
and Fort Road, with 127th and 153rd
and services, so you won’t have to
avenues bordering south and north.
travel outside of the neighbourhood to
Londonderry Mall is the hub of
access key amenities.
activity here and is surrounded by schools, leisure centres and a wide
PLANES, TRAINS &
variety of family homes.
AUTOMOBILES
Thanks to the mall, Londonderry THE VIBE
has easy access to major bus routes
Londonderry is home to retired
and has the nearby LRT station in
long-time residents and families,
Belevedere. The expansion of the
showcasing a rich and obvious
Anthony Henday ring-road allows
ethnic diversity. The area has a high
residents to head west and south
density of schools, including one of
without trouble, and Yellowhead Trail
the biggest high schools in the city.
provides access east and west. As
Residents undoubtedly spend time
well, 137th avenue leads west to Mark
at Londonderry Mall; working there,
Messier Trail to St. Albert and east to
running errands or meeting friends.
the Manning Freeway.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
The majority of residents are families and seniors. Visit Londonderry Mall and you’ll see lots of families 10
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TONY ROMA’S Tony Roma’s stands like a beacon on the corner of 137th avenue and 66th street. Come in for its legendary ribs, world famous onion loaf, chicken and more!
ARMY AND NAVY Founded nearly 100 years ago, the Army & Navy is Canada’s original discount department store. Camping gear, house ware, clothing and even groceries can all be found for a bargain.
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INSPIRATION |
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SWEET DREAMS
Studies show that a clean bedroom can help you sleep better and maintain a healthy lifestyle. After all, we spend a third of our life in bed. We asked Pam Helms, co-founder of the plant-derived household cleaning brand Mrs. Meyer’s, to give us the lowdown on how to clean our bedroom essentials for a sweeter night’s sleep
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BLANKETS
QUILTS
SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES
MATTRESS PADS
Machine wash cotton blankets in warm water. Wash wool with laundry detergent on the gentle cycle in cold water. Spin blankets in the washer until all excess moisture is extracted. Gently stretch blankets back to their original size (measure first if you’re not sure what that is) before air drying. Since these are in close contact with your skin, wash them once a week – or more frequently if someone has been sick. Wash cotton, cotton blends, flannel, synthetics or bamboo in hot water to kill bacteria; dry them on low. Remember to fold sheets right away so wrinkles won’t set in.
COMFORTERS
Place them in the dryer for just a few minutes to fluff up, and then hang heavy comforters, quilts and wool blankets on several clotheslines to balance out the weight so they won’t stretch. Clean your clotheslines with a damp rag before each use.
Put these in the washer on the gentle cycle, but make sure to use cold water and laundry detergent. If you have a homemade quilt, you don’t want to wash it too often, or it’ll show its wear. If your quilt is an heirloom, have it professionally cleaned.
We love Mrs. Meyer’s 64-load laundry detergent in lavender scent. $16 mrsmeyers.com
Wash these once a month (unless they’re soiled, in which case wash them right away!) in hot water and air dry. Doctors may advise allergy and asthma sufferers to wash them more frequently.
RUGS
Wash small cotton or synthetic rugs and bath mats (even those with rubber or latex backings) in cold water on the gentle cycle. Air dry.
CURTAINS
Cotton curtains can be washed in cold water. Air dry, then iron them when they’re slightly damp to get out those wrinkles before they set in.
“Springtime is the season of renewal and comes with more hours of sun, which is perfect to shine a light on some items in the home that might need a bit of a touch up and refresh before heading into summer play time – great to get that work out of the way and feel accomplished!” - Pam Tufted headboard, $200. Drum mirror, $80. Carved wood dresser, $500. homesense.ca 14
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CALGARY
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CALGARY
NORTH WEST NORTH EAST
SOUTH WEST
CENTRAL
SOUTH EAST
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DINING
FOODIE ALERT: SIX NEW CALGARY RESTOS by DÉJÀ LEONARD
If there’s one thing that won’t change, it’s our city’s love and appreciation for great food. Whether you’re looking for the next trendy spot or something sweet, we have plenty of options this year.
cream in flavours such as matcha, coconut and black sesame.
1. Gringo St. This new spot is offering a “gringo take” on Latin street food by serving up fun dishes such as cheeseburger tacos, gringo guacamole and queso fundido with hot cheetos. Gringo St. is the sister restaurant to Cleaver, so expect a trendy, cheerful atmosphere.
6. Sought and Found Coffee Roasters
4. Uzu Taiyaki Taiyaki – a Japanese fish-shaped cake – is the star at this eatery located in Calgary’s Chinatown district. While the traditional filling is red bean paste, you can have cake stuffed with soft serve ice
After a soft opening in December, Sought and Found Coffee Roasters celebrated their grand opening in January. The new shop takes pride in sourcing high-quality ingredients and beans for its menu, including fresh pastries from Calgary-based bakery Butter Block. We expect it to be another great year for Calgary’s dining scene, with more restaurants popping up as we head further into the year. Which spot will you check out first? From YP.ca. For more tips and city guides, visit yp.ca/tips
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2. Pin-Bar Sandwich Co. Eat. Drink. Play. Pin-Bar has a variety of pinball machines and classic arcade games to keep you entertained while you enjoy its sandwiches and other bar snacks. The restaurant is fully licensed and serves beer and cocktails.
3. Butter Block Co. Head to this new spot for handcrafted pastries. Previously, you could only find Butter Block Co. pastries at a variety of local retailers such as Sought and Found Coffee Roasters and Monogram Coffee or by ordering them online. But now you can sit down, relax and enjoy a pastry at their shop in the Devenish Building.
5. SaVeg Café This 100 per cent plant-based vegan cafe in downtown Calgary is located inside Heavens Fitness. The vegan-friendly menu features smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, tofu wraps, japchae and more.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE
KINGSLAND A WARM AND INVITING NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS
FRILLY LILLY Frilly Lilly is a one-stop shop for everything girlie. Pedicures, manicures, waxing and more, this adorable salon is the perfect place to spend the day pampering yourself.
with additions like the farmers’ market and other local businesses. For the
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most part, people keep to themselves and take pride in their homes. MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
Kingsland is located in the SW
The residents of Kingsland are quite
quadrant of Calgary, sandwiched
a mix. There are residents who have
between Elbow Drive and MacLeod
lived here for many years, quite
Trail SW. A warm and inviting
possibly living in the same house
neighbourhood, this community plays
since it was built. There are also a lot
host to popular spots like the Market
of young families and young couples
on MacLeod and Kingsland Park. A
moving into the area because it is
unique area of the city, Kingsland
clear this is an up-and-coming area
is an older neighbourhood with
for real estate.
THE MARKET ON MACLEOD The vibrant and tasty market is the hit of the neighbourhood. Calgarians travel from all over to purchase delicious, locallysourced meat and produce as well as unique products.
big changes coming to it with infill projects and condo developments.
IN THE AREA
The close proximity to Chinook THE VIBE
Centre is a real plus for residents of
Kingsland was established in 1957
Kingsland. With so many amenities
but has a very young and upcoming
on hand, you hardly need to leave
vibe to it. This area is home to
the area – however, with such quick
many young families and young
access to major roads like MacLeod
professionals purchasing their
Trail, Elbow Drive, Glenmore Trail
7 SEAS RESTAURANT
first home. The close proximity to
and Heritage Drive, it is incredibly
Chinook Centre and quick drive to
convenient to get to other quadrants
downtown Calgary makes it a very
of the city.
This neighbourhood favourite seafood joint has been cooking up amazing seafood and Filipino dishes since 2006. 7 Seas allows you to pre-order your meal and have it ready when you arrive to dine.
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