Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - 23 Dec, 2017

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DEC 23, 2017 - JAN 6, 2018 | rentersguide.ca

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PLATEAU DE LA CAPITALE 25 O. $1 M TOTE/ UPEBA R

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827-835, 883-887, 895-899 boul. du Plateau, Gatineau

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

Public transit, shops & services, schools, parks & nature trails

TOWNHOME & SEMI-DETACHED

INCLUDES

Rue du Blizzard, rue George-Lebel, rue de la Boussole, Gatineau

3 BEDROOMS starting at $1475/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

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Parking & electric fireplace

UP R

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge and francophone & anglophone schools

819.923.1771 | 10 km

Parking & washer/dryer/dishwasher outlets

1 BEDROOM starting at $735/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

NEAR

STRATUS

INCLUDES

60-108 rue du Stratus, Gatineau

1 BEDROOM starting at $700/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $825/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

819.923.1771 | 12 km

INCLUDES

Rue du Shamal, rue des Louveteaux, rue des Scouts, rue du Blizzard

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

NEAR

2 BEDROOMS starting at 1000/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $1020/mo. $

UP R

Parking & air conditioner

Public transit, Gatineau Park, shops & services

C 819.923.1771 | 10 km

UP R

819.923.1771 | 9 km

UP R

Parking & washer/dryer/dishwasher outlets

NEAR Public transit, Gatineau Park, shops & services

INCLUDES

ARTHURGRAVELINE

Parking, air conditioner & electric fireplace

11-19 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.

NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge, francophone & anglophone schools

G 819.923.1771 | 10 km

UP R

INCLUDES

ZÉNITH 65 rue du Zénith, Gatineau (unit 3)

Heat & hydro, Internet, cable & parking, furnished and equiped

NEAR 2 BEDROOMS starting at $1,600/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

DES GRIVES 321-390, 506-524 boul. des Grives, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at 704/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $850/mo. $

Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

INCLUDES Parking & electric fireplace

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

819.923.1771 | 9 km

* Certain conditions apply. Offers/prices subject to change without notice. Contact our housing consultants for more information.

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ST-JOSEPH/MONT-BLEU 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

JOLICOEUR/RIEL

INCLUDES

125 boul. Mont-Bleu, 241 boul. Riel et 76, 94 rue Jolicoeur, Gatineau

Heat, hot water & 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator)

BACHELOR starting at $499/mo.

1 BEDROOM starting at $649/mo.

2 BEDROOMS starting at $624/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $686/mo.

NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

HAUTES-PLAINES 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

HAUTES-PLAINES 625-635 boul. des Hautes-Plaines, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $540/mo.

INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets

NEAR Public transit, parks, nature trails, cycling paths & golf courses

819.923.1771 | 12 km

CARREFOUR DE L’HÔPITAL 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

CLÉRICY 11-13 rue de Cléricy, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $550/mo.

25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE

22 ORLÉANS 22 rue d’Orléans, Gatineau

2 BEDROOMS starting at $575/mo.

3 BEDROOMS starting at $674/mo.

INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets

NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 10 km

INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator), heat, hydro, hot water & parking

NEAR Public transit, elementary schools and high schools, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 9 km

GATINEAU EST/CHEVAL BLANC 25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE

BERTHE-MORISOT

INCLUDES

Parking & electric fireplace 4, 5, 9, 14, 18, 22, imp. Berthe-Morisot, Gatineau NEAR Shops & services, parks, nature trails 1 BEDROOM starting at $675/mo. & cycling paths $

2 BEDROOMS starting at 700/mo.

819.923.1771 | 21 km

KANATA HUNGERFORD GATES 2000-3000 Hungerford Gates, Kanata

2 BEDROOMS starting at $890/mo.

INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator) & parking

NEAR Canadian Tire Centre, public transit, shops & services

819.923.1771 | 24 km

* Certain conditions apply. Offers/prices subject to change without notice. Contact our housing consultants for more information.

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DEC 23, 2017 - JAN 6, 2018 | VOLUME 23 ISSUE 26

CONTENTS

VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

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

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Nora Wallace MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl SENIOR EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit Keay ART DIRECTOR

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Sonia Bell Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lindsay Foran, Jennifer Braun, Jackie Marchildon, Chuck Resnick REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

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

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INSPIRATION

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10 Style File

Editor's Note

22 Index

Jo Alcorn gives you the lowdown on what will be trending in the new year

24 Classifieds

18 Purple Haze

26 What's Online

Let Pantone's colour for 2018 brighten up your space

ADVICE

20 Apartmentality The lease — remember, you're signing a contract!

Gary Chilvers SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

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WELLINGTON ST. W.

EDITORIAL Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Email to elisa.krovblit@ nexthome.ca.

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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

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Pamila St.

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Preston St.

Rochester St. Hwy 75

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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

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EDITOR’S NOTE

DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?

ELISA KROVBLIT KEAY SENIOR EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: elisa.krovblit@nexthome.ca

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Making a decision can be very liberating – like making the decision to move. Once you’ve got your mind made up and you’re ready to go, though, your momentum can come to a full stop because you just don’t know where to start.

Start looking around two to three months before you give notice. You want to be able to gauge where the market is at. Get out and see places. Have your references, deposit cheque, credit check and all other info lined up so you are prepared to jump on any opportunities that arise.

One of the most common questions I get is, whether to give notice first or to find a place first. This is a very tough call and depends on your finances and your ability to handle some risk.

You need to give notice - it varies from province to province, but most landlords need 60 days – and that 60 days needs to start from the day your rent is due. Give notice in writing.

You can find an apartment first, and then give notice. It’s the safe route, but this will cost you. You’ll likely pay one or two months of rent to both your new and your old landlord where your notice period overlaps your new tenancy.

You’re on the hook for the notice period that you’re legally obligated to give. You may ask your landlord if they’re flexible – in a hot market many landlords have a waiting list and can facilitate your early exit – but they don’t have to, so ask.

Once you give notice, there’s no going back! I always found that it put the passion in me to find the right place. It can be frightening in a tight market, when apartments are in demand and vacancy is low. Hope this issue of Renters Guide can help.

Check us out online at nexthome.ca, and get ready to rent your new home!

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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

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Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd

Rideau River

Rideau Street

TERRASES GABRIELLE

premium rental apartments ] Indoor ] Fitness

Salt Water Pool Center

] Rooftop ] In

Terrace

Suite Washer and Dryer

] Window ] Strip

Blinds

Hardwood Floors

The perfect Retreat.

In the heart of the city.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

WELLINGTON ST. W. WHEN YOU WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

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

LINDSAY FORAN

Wellington St. West is bordered by the Somerset St. Bridge to the east and Island Park Dr. to the west. The neighbourhood runs from Scott St. to the north and the Queensway to the south.

The boundaries of Wellington St. West are easily blurred with the neighbouring communities of Westboro and Hintonburg, but many residents are quick to say the areas are quite distinct. Once all referred to as Mechanicsville, it’s establishing itself as a prime location for renters, buyers, shoppers and diners!

Buy local, eat organic, be consciously aware, and most definitely grow a beard! This is the overall hipster vibe of Wellington

St. West, but it’s not over-the-top like some trendy neighbourhoods.

In fact, you can spend an entire day without even realizing just how trendy it is. With so many local vendors, and the farmers’ market, there is no excuse not to eat fresh and local, while supporting your neighbours.

Along Wellington there are numerous shops – many residents are owners or employees, and it creates a great sense of community pride, all wanting the area to thrive. The area is still up-and-coming, and so it caters to young professionals, some students and young families. There are still parts of the neighbourhood that are in transition, but it won’t be long before developers and renovators takeover. The atmosphere here is exciting, fun and young.

Wellington St. West is only a few kilometers away from

the Ottawa Hospital, the Royal Ottawa, and many small malls.

There are also quite a few schools in the area, including Notre-Dame and Nepean High School. In the summer, there is the always-popular Parkdale Market and many smaller markets along Wellington.

Wellington St. West is in a prime location. The area is close to the 417, the OC Transpo bus routes, and the new LRT station will be located only metres away at Tunney’s Pasture. Within biking distance to downtown and the NCR pathways, this area is perfect for those on foot or in a car.

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

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Your rental search is over. Welcome home.

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www.panoramicproperties.ca info@panoramicproperties.ca *Prices, specifications and availabilty subject to change without notice. E&O.E. 9

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TREND FORECAST DESIGNER JO ALCORN GIVES YOU THE LOWDOWN ON WHAT WILL BE TRENDING THIS YEAR

by JO ALCORN I LOVE WHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR THE NEW YEAR

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ARE REVEALED. IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT UPDATING YOUR HOME AND DECOR.

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THIS YEAR, I AM SEEING (AND LOVING!) ALL THINGS DRAMATIC. HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT THE TRENDS I SEE EMERGING THIS YEAR – MANY OF WHICH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO MY 2018 DESIGN PROJECTS!

Think PINK I’ve always been obsessed with white, but this year it’s time for my love affair with white to take a backseat. I predict pink to be a big design trend in 2018, and I have already started incorporating the hue into my latest design projects (stay tuned). Want to add a bit of blush to your space? Why not try Pleasant Pink 2094-60 by Benjamin Moore on your walls. For decor options, check out the super affordable items from Bouclair, from side tables and throws to artwork and accessories – they’ll have you tickled pink.

This year, expect to see big and bold patterns and more items made in Canada. That’s certainly the case with my Jo Alcorn Line. From my matching dog beds and throw pillows, to my new wallpaper line, both are following these trends: Made-in-Canada and big, bold patterns.

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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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SuiteSuite 105,105, 1203 Maritime Way, WilliamsCourt.com 1203 Maritime Way,Kanata Kanata || 613.435.4950 613.435.4950 || WilliamsCourt.com 11

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HEAVY Metal

Brass and bronze items are slowly creeping into every part of the home.

From brass tableware (a great selection can be found at wayfair.ca) to bronze lamps, clocks, bookends and artwork from HomeSense, there are so many options to add a pop of shine to your home – even with kitchen appliances!

The Sunset Bronze kitchen suite from Whirlpool is functional and stylish, bringing warmth to any cooking space with its rich, metallic, bronze finish.

MIXED Materials Look out for a mix of materials in furniture pieces this year, such as this gorgeous, multi-function table from Structube (left). It incorporates many of the trends I am seeing this year, such as a mix of wood, glass and metal along with drawers. This piece is the perfect blend of function and style.

Back in BLACK

It’s all about black in the bathroom for 2018!

This concept is drastically different from the all-white trend of late and packs a punch when you enter the bathroom. The inky and edgy sophistication of matte black is the goto finish for the design-savvy homeowner, looking for a dose of drama in their space.

From shower heads to faucets, towel bars and hooks, these black accents from Delta Faucet are offered in a variety of showstopping collections including the Trinsic and Ara.

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 12 RentersGuide.ca

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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 $875.00 2 bedrooms starting at $1200.00 1 bedrooms starting at $1025.00 • 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 $1,000.00 2 Bedroom-FROM $1050.00

2 Bed plus Den-FROM $1250.00 3 Bedroom $1350.00

• 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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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $999 • 2 Bedroom $1399 • • • • • • • •

1 & 2 bedroom suites Exercise facility with indoor pool/sauna Squash & tennis courts 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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From elegant suites in prestigious high-rise towers to family friendly townhomes, we offer a rental community that is perfect for you and your family!

Lord Halifax Place - Ottawa South

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites & Garden Homes Starting from $1,055/month - Utilities included!

• Close to shopping & transportation • Updated suites with 4 new appliances, including microwave!

• 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Spectacular indoor pool

Regency Court - Ottawa South

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites, 2 & 3 Bedroom Towns Starting from $900/month - Towns $1,400/month • Close to shopping & transportation • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Outdoor swimming pool & children’s play area • Storage lockers and laundry facilities

Canterbury Square

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $825/month - Heat & hot water included!

Ottawa South Rental Information 2209 Arch Street, 2nd floor 613-733-4077

Seigniory - Downtown Ottawa

Recently renovated 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,090/month • Heat & hot water included (hydro extra) • Updated amenity spaces; fitness room & party room • Updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances & granite • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Underground parking & doorman on duty 7-days a week

Downtown Rental Information 211 Wurtemburg Street 613-789-3805

Watergate - Downtown Ottawa

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,200/month - Utilities included!

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We show you how to colour your world with Ultra Violet - PANTONE’S DRAMATIC 2018 COLOUR OF THE YEAR

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by KitchenAid $568 amazon.ca 9 | Trillium parka in Arctic Dusk $895. canadagoose.com 10 | Wyndham area rug in purple (8 by 8 ft.) $960. homedepot.ca 11 | Curio 3-piece luggage set by American Tourister $432 walmart.ca 12 | Essential Series 14-piece stainless steel serrated knife set by Ginsu $85 amazon.ca 13 | Purple Rain vinyl record

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ADVICE | APARTMENTALITY

THE LEASE YOU’RE SIGNING A CONTRACT

by ELISA KROVBLIT KEAY

You want the apartment and you are going to sign the lease.

But are you clear on what that means? It’s a legal contract and you’re legally obligated to fulfill the terms it contains.

The lease is there to protect both the landlord and the tenant. This legal contract spells out what each party’s obligations are. Though leases are not legally necessary to rent an apartment, and the landlord and tenant can just agree upon terms, shake hands and go about their lives, this doesn’t give either party any recourse should issues arise. If there’s nothing in writing, it’s just a matter of one person’s word and memory of events against the other.

You may be thinking that renting a place is straightforward, and that the lease just complicates things with legalities, but you’d be wrong. It’s best to have a contract that spells out all obligations and then nothing is left to memory or chance. This is, after all, protecting your right to your home, and without that confidence that your expectations will be met, you may find your rental experience subpar.

The lease must contain some basics: THE LANDLORD, THE TENANT AND THE ADDRESS:

These are the basics and they identify the parties involved. All people living in an apartment should be on the lease.

THE DURATION:

Is it week-to-week, monthto-month or something else?

Is there a minimum residency, like six months or one year as a minimum? The rules around tenancy are determined by this information, so clarify it.

THE MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS:

Who shovels the snow, who cuts the grass, who takes care of repairs?

If you rent in an apartment building, this may be all under the property management. But if you’re renting a whole home, you may have to look after more of the property.

INCLUSIONS:

The lease should state how much the rent is, and what that includes.

It varies from property to property – you may have utilities included, or you may have to pay your own, such as hydro, gas and water. Is laundry included?

EXCLUSIONS:

Are there areas of the property other than your unit for your use?

In a duplex, for example, the rights to garage access or backyard usage may lie with one tenant or both units. If they’re not included,

you have no rights to use them.

Don’t end up disappointed.

EXPECTATIONS:

The landlord may include clauses about what is and isn’t permitted. These expectations can include items such as having tenant’s insurance, no smoking, pets or painting the walls.

Read your lease carefully before signing it, and make sure you get a copy of what you’ve signed.

That’s your right. If it’s not in the lease, it doesn’t count. Before you sign, discuss any concerns or requests with the landlord.

Often, if there is an issue, there may be some resolution you can come to – leases can be changed, but only before they’re signed. It becomes trickier down the road if you change your mind. Remember, this really is a legal document and you’re obligated to follow the terms you agreed upon with the landlord.

And that’s why you sign a lease.

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