Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - May 12, 2018

EASTERN EDITION

MAY 12 - 26, 2018 | rentersguide.ca

Move in ready!

JO ALCORN: CREATE A COSY BEDROOM

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LITTLE ITALY: LIVE CLOSE TO IT ALL

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APOGEE - HOTEL LUXURY, AT HOME. L AL E E SIV H U T L C IN

460 ST-LAURENT 460 Blvd St-Laurent, Ottawa

Starting at $1,350/month*

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KANATA LAKES

126-4 Battersea Crescent, Ottawa

INCLUDES Restaurant & Bistro ($) Medical clinic ($) Pool, spa & sauna Gym & physiotherapy Rooftop terrace

613.801.0226 | 6,5 km

INCLUDES Rooftop terrace & spa

NEAR

Starting at $1,050/month*

Golf courses, green spaces, parks, convenient shopping & schools

613.706.3526 | 26 km L VE AL USI CL IN

HORIZON

INCLUDES

354-3 boul. des Grives, Gatineau

NEAR Public transit, schools, parks, nature trails & cycling paths

Starting at 980/month $

Indoor parking & elevator

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819.303.3522 | 8 km

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INCLUDES

97 LOIS

Luxurious Finishes

97 rue Lois, Gatineau

NEAR

Starting at 1,075/month $

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ARTHURGRAVELINE

819.410.1279 | 4 km

INCLUDES Parking, air conditioner & electric fireplace

11-19 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau

Starting at $1,025/month*

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge, francophone & anglophone schools

819.923.1771 | 10 km

INCLUDES

ORA II

Corner Des Grives Blvd. & Ch. Pink

Starting at 1,075/month $

Public transit, schools, parks & cycling paths

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Rooftop terrace & spa

NEAR Public transit, schools, parks, nature trails & cycling paths

819.776.4663 | 9 km

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2660 Norberry Cr.

RIVERSIDE & RIDGEWOOD

1 BD FROM $825 2 BD FROM $1079 3 BD FROM $1249 HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED

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Ridgewood Ave.

OFFICE HOURS: MON-THURS 10AM-6PM FRI-SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 12-5PM

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MAY 12 - 26, 2018 | VOLUME 24 ISSUE 10

CONTENTS

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VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR, CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl EDITOR

Marlene Eisner ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck, Marisa Baratta CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jo Alcorn, Lindsay Foran REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Paul Bimm paul.bimm@nexthome.ca SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Gary Chilvers

SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

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06 Editor's Note

26 Renters' Help

22 Index

What to do when there is an emergency in your apartment

24 Classifieds

TRENDING

INSPIRATION

16 Standard Lease

18 Stylefile Jo Alcorn creates a dreamy, cosy bedroom

New templated lease mandatory for tenancies signed on or after April 30

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columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE:

LITTLE ITALY

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DISTINCTIVE URBAN LIVING IN THE HEART OF LITTLE ITALY 17 ABERDEEN STREET, OTTAWA

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT PRESTON AND ABERDEEN, WE ARE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DOW'S LAKE AND THE FINEST RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY

Trans-Canada Hwy 417 Queensway

Norman St.

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Bronson Ave. Hwy 79

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Contact our leasing professionals now to book your personal viewing 613.230.1500 management@theadelaide.ca www.theadelaide.ca

• 1 and 2 bedroom suites crafted with high quality design elements • Granite counter tops • (5) appliances • Forced air natural gas heating • Central Air Conditioning • Fitness Facility • Media & Special Events Room • On site Management offering superior Tenant services • Secure underground parking & bicycle storage • 24 hour on-site security & emergency service • Easy access to public transit & Hwy 417

Carling Ave. Queen Elizabeth Dr. Dow's Lake

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY

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EDITOR’S NOTE

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE’S AN EMERGENCY?

MARLENE EISNER EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca

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+ get social

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 26 of this issue of 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) and 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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ONLINE: Highrise, lowrise, condo, loft – there are so many different types of apartments out there, when you’re looking to rent, you need to know what you’re looking for. nexthome.ca/what-type

Interact with us on social media: nexthome

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Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd

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YOU CAN’T WAIT TO GET HOME WHEN YOU LIVE AT WILLIAM’S COURT - LUXURY APARTMENTS IN KANATA

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COVER STORY

HORIZON CONDOMINIUMS HOTEL LUXURY AT HOME Horizon condominiums offer all-inclusive luxury for a price you can afford. These attractive, deluxe suites are designed for high-quality living for those looking to balance comfort, style and convenience.

Ideal for singles, couples and families, Horizon condominiums from Brigil offer you beauty and efficiency in wonderful openconcept units with an abundance of natural light throughout.

These four-floor units offer one- or two-bedroom floorplans with balconies. There are also expansive penthouse lofts with rooftop terraces and spectacular views of the Gatineau Hills.

Horizon offers 10 types of luxurious units. Floorplans range from one- and two bedroom suites offering large outdoor living spaces. The contemporary style with smooth nine-ft. ceilings (10-ft. ceilings on the top floor) provides an impression of grandeur and prestige, while the modern kitchen and outstanding finishes will make you feel right at home. The soundproofing in these

condominiums is one of Brigil’s main priorities. Each and every unit at Horizon will allow you to live in a quiet environment due to party walls and floors that exceed soundproofing standards.

Horizon condominiums come with many convenient common areas. As a resident, you will have access to the rooftop terrace, a leisure room with kitchen and pool table, an exercise room, an elevator, an indoor heated parking garage and a private storage space.

Located in the family-friendly neighbourhood of the Plateau, you are surrounded by the convenience of established amenities and services including schools, parks, medical clinic, restaurants and shopping centres.

Both downtown Ottawa and downtown Gatineau are just minutes away from Horizon condominiums, making you truly central to all the action.

To experience the quality and style of a Brigil home first-hand, please visit the website at brigil.com or stop in at the rental

office, located at 12 Horizon St., Gatineau (Quebec). Call 819.410.3099. The rental office is open Monday to Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

+ LOCATION The Plateau PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Brigil APARTMENT Horizon HOME TYPE One- and two-bedroom condominium suites

LEASING OFFICE 12 Horizon St., Gatineau (Quebec) CONTACT 819.410.3099

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

LITTLE ITALY WHEN YOU WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

+MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE: nexthome.ca/littleitaly-ottawa

LINDSAY FORAN Little Italy is located in Centretown West and is the heart of Ottawa’s Italian community. Little Italy is bordered on the north by Albert Street, to the east by Bronson Avenue, to the South by Carling Avenue and the west by the O-Train tracks. Founded in 1900 by Italian immigrants, Little Italy has grown into a strong, energetic community.

Cultural pride is second to none in Little Italy. Whether it’s St. Anthony’s Feast, that draws more than 10,000 people to the steps of St. Anthony’s Church every

year, or Italian Week, residents of Little Italy are proud to celebrate their traditions and happy to share them with all.

Little Italy is one of Ottawa’s most vibrant and exciting neighbourhoods. Entering through the archway on Preston Street (also known as Corso Italia), lit at night with the Italian flag, it feels as if you have entered another world, where fun and family are paramount.

Historically, the neighbourhood was primarily made up of Italian families. In recent years, however, demographics have shifted, now offering a wider diversity. The flavour is more historical than reflective of the population. This is a diverse neighbourhood ranging from young

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

FAST FACTS

$61,988

professionals to retirees.

With access to many major bus routes and close to the O-Train, getting around on public transportation isn’t a problem. Very walkable, major landmarks and destinations, including downtown, are a reasonable distance away. For those who choose to drive, parking could be a problem in the evenings and on weekends but the many side streets do offer parking, so don’t be too scared to try your luck.

Lindsay has lived in the Ottawa/ Gatineau area her whole life. When she’s not touring the city in search of the hottest new neighbourhood spots, she’s busy writing fiction and enjoying life with her husband and two dogs. lindsay_foran01@hotmail.com

ON TAP

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FAMILIES

COUPLES

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Island Park Towers Come for the View Stay for the Lifestyle A beautiful location off the Western Parkway. Breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. Access to Ottawa’s best bicycle paths. Enjoy the professionally landscaped grounds.

• Freshly decorated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites • Suites feature hardwood flooring (parquet), appliances, individual heat control. A variety of well designed, spacious plans to choose from.

• The buildings are centrally air-conditioned, and are equipped with security intercom systems.

• There is a Tuck Shop, beauty salon, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor parking on the premises. We are minutes from the Transit Way.

(613) 729-4347 Suite 100, 185 Clearview Avenue Rentcanada.ca/ipt Monday to Thursday 10:30AM to 6:30PM. Friday & Saturday 11AM to 4PM. Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment

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Montfort Manor 550 Lang’s Road, Ottawa (Beside The Montfort Hospital) Bachelors starting at $900.00 2 bedrooms starting at $1,350.00 1 bedrooms starting at $1,075.00 • Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites • Private balconies • Parquet flooring • Laundry • Exercise facility • Lobby watch system • Onsite management • Underground parking • Close to shopping, schools & transportation routes

Call 613-741-0623

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca

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Capital Towers 1240 & 1244 Donald Street, Ottawa 1 Bed plus Den-FROM $1,150.00 2 Bedroom-FROM $1,200.00

2 Bed plus Den-FROM $1,300.00 3 Bedroom $1,350.00

• New corridors • All new lobbies • Exercise room • 24 hour laundry rooms • Outdoor pool, tennis court • Outdoor & underground parking • Short walk to grocery stores, fast food & restaurants, St. Laurent Mall, bus lines & parks

Call 613-744-0283 capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca www.capitaltowersottawa.ca

*plus hydro **on select units for a limited time *** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at Lancaster Apartments please email us at lancaster@qresidential.ca For Habitat du Lac Leamy email us at habitatdulacleamy@qresidential.ca For Capital Towers email us at capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca

www.qresidential.ca

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TRENDING

STANDARD LEASE NOW IN EFFECT The new standard lease for residential rentals came into effect April 30, a move by the Ontario government designed to help both tenants and landlords understand their rights and responsibilities and avoid disputes.

Most landlords are now required to use the new format for leases signed after April 30. The templated lease has basic information such as names and addresses, the total rent and when it is due, and any rules or terms about the rental unit or building. It’s to be used for tenancies in single and semidetached houses, apartment buildings, rented condominiums and secondary units, such as basement apartments.

Requiring a standardized

format for everyone reduces the use of illegal terms and potential misunderstandings caused by verbal tenancy agreements. This will make it easier for landlords to conduct their business and for tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities. Also available is an easy-to-understand general information guide on renting in Ontario. The standard lease and the guide come in 23 languages.

If a landlord does not use the new lease for tenancies entered into on or after April 30, renters can ask for one. If the landlord doesn’t provide it within 21 days, the tenant can withhold one month’s rent. The standard lease does not apply to most social and supportive housing, co-operative

housing, retirement and nursing homes, mobile home parks and land lease communities, and commercial properties.

The standard lease is part of Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan, which also included expanded rent control. As of April 20, 2017, 1.3 million residential rental households became protected from sudden, unexpected rent increases – including all private market rental units, whether they are in apartment buildings, rented condominiums or homes. In 2018, rent increases are capped at 1.8 per cent and future increases cannot exceed 2.5 per cent unless the landlord has the approval of the Landlord and Tenant Board.

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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $1,100 • 2 Bedroom $1,400 • • • • • • • • •

1 & 2 bedroom suites Exercise facility with indoor pool/sauna Squash & tennis courts Fridge and stove incl.

Air conditioning Dishwashers Indoor parking Close to OC Transpo Walking distance to University of Ottawa

Call 613-565-9552

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau Bachelor starting at $650 1 Bedroom starting at $750 2 Bedroom starting at $850 • • • • • •

Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites Utilities included Laundry Fridge & stove incl.

Adjacent to the Gatineau National Park Close to shopping, schools, hospitals & transportation routes • 5 minutes from CGEP

Call 819-776-1112

*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term

For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca

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CREATE a

style file

BEDROOM

by JO ALCORN

Decorating your bedroom last is a common faux-pas. Really, the opposite should be true. Your bedroom is the first thing you see in the morning, and the last place you curl up each night. So, it should be a space that makes you happy and where you enjoy spending time. I recently worked on a bedroom that completely lacked inspiration.

In a house where the rest of the rooms were stylish, functional and inspiring, this revamp was long overdue. Read on to find out how I created a dream bedroom makeover.

PAINT COLOUR To start, I always recommend a paint colour that you love; choose one that gives you a serene, relaxing feel and that speaks to you personally. For this space, I chose Benjamin Moore’s (benjaminmoore.com) Wickham Gray HC-171. It was the base that started to bring this room to life.

DESIGNER TOUCH Every room needs interest and dimension, and the bedroom is no exception. I made this room a designer’s dream by creating a wall treatment using great trim products from Metrie (metrie.com), which gave the space an elegant feel.

STANDOUT PIECE A fireplace is the perfect addition to a bedroom setting and this electric unit adds the perfect ambiance. This fireplace is a Dimplex (dimplex.com) unit that took the homeowner only 25 minutes to unload, unpack and set up!

While the fireplace alone is eye-catching, we didn’t stop there. We had a custom build-up created with a mantel, to make the fireplace really stand out. I used Metrie products again and matched the existing crown moulding to the new unit. The finishing touch on the mantel was to add some great artwork and accessories from HomeSense (homesense.ca) to really pull it all together.

MATTRESS No bedroom is complete without a bed – it is the most important functional piece in the room. In this space we used a Casper mattress (casper.com), which was delivered in a box right to the homeowners’ front door.

It’s a great option for people without cars and city dwellers. Plus, it’s extremely comfortable! I paired that with the headboard and bed frame from my Jo Alcorn Collection (alcornhome.com)

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LINENS

LIGHTING

This is where you can have some serious fun with patterns, colour and texture. I started with crisp white sheets, pillows and pillow cases from Casper and topped it off with a subtle duvet cover from HomeSense.

From my Jo Alcorn Home Collection, I used pillows to incorporate the exact texture and finishing touches that are perfect for this room.

Don’t forget about lighting… and darkening. You need to make sure you have the perfect lighting for reading and relaxing, but darkness is a necessity for sleeping. In this bedroom, the side table lamps and curtains were purchased from Wayfair (wayfair.ca). A stroll through Bouclair Home (bouclair.com) found the perfect ceiling light. Sometimes a wander through a home store will inspire your creativity and help you find those unique pieces that can complete a room.

PRACTICAL ELEMENTS I often add a bench to the end of the bed. It looks great and is the perfect place to pile your decorative pillows and throw at night when you turn in. For this space I used this stylish white bench from Bouclair Home (bouclair.com), which fit perfectly into the space and budget.

Jo Alcorn is a design specialist and designer on HGTV’s Home to Win, out this spring. She has her own furniture collection, signature pillow and dog bed line, and is known for her savvy design concepts. Visit Jo at whitewashco.ca

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Ottawa West

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FANTASTIC RIVER VIEWS** SPACIOUS BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES INQUIRE ABOUT IMMEDIATE & FUTURE OCCUPANCY • • • • • • • • • • • • •

All Utilities Included New Stainless Steel Appliances Freshly Decorated Lobby, Corridors & Suites Beautiful Parquet Flooring Laundry & Storage Facilities Outdoor Pool & Saunas Bicycle Storage & Party Room Upper Deck or Covered Parking Hair Salon on Site Security Patrolled and Camera Surveillance Easy Access to the Western Parkway Close to OC Transpo, Restaurants & Shopping Near walking trails, bicycle and blading paths

** On select suites - North & West exposure. Subject to availability

Weekdays: 8 am - 6:30 pm. Weekends by Appointment

613.912.4546 www.frastell.com

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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.

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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

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.

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• 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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