Alberta Renters Guide - 11 May, 2018

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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.

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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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CONTENTS

VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

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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EDITOR’S NOTE

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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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!

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INSPIRATION |

tips

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

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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?

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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.

desirable neighbourhood to get into.

A mostly quiet neighbourhood, this community is turning into a real gem 18 RentersGuide.ca

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