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Life events get you moving The decision to move is often triggered by a life event, such as a new job or a new addition to the family, or simply because you want a change of scenery.

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FORT MCMURRAY: THE FIRE, THE LOSS EVACUATION: HEADING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 63 PHOTO: DARRENRD NEXTHOME.YP.CA/HIGHWAY-63

And those that are helping

By Elisa Krovblit

WHERE DO YOU PUT an entire city when a wildfire displaces 88,000+ residents. Alberta has seen more than its fair share of disaster in the past few years, but this is a tragedy of epic proportions and the whole country is looking on, trying to figure out what they can do to for the people of Fort McMurray. In fact, according to the Red Cross, “People have been forced to leave their homes in more than 12 northern communities, including Fort McMurray.”

Tuesday May 3rd started out as an ordinary day. There were reports of a wildfire that had been discovered on May 1st. That, in itself, isn’t entirely unusual – but the fire quickly spread out of control, and by early afternoon the evacuations has begun. By 6.30pm the entire city was ordered to leave.

Highway 63 was jammed, traffic flowed out steadily, past walls of fire and through the haze of smoke.

Dry conditions caused the fire to rage out of control very quickly. With over 100 firefighters, 16 air tankers, 12 helicopters and more to come from across the country, they’re still working hard to contain it. With about 160,000 hectares lost by May 8, nobody in the area is escaping without some loss.

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Faye Drew what she’d left behind and Drew responded with “Everything.”

Everyone is wondering whether there will be anything to return to.

But for now, the most pressing issue is, where do you put close to 90,000 displaced residents? The camps used to house oil workers are being filled up with evacuees, and many have also opted to travel to stay with family in other parts of the province, and across the country.

When the fire comes under control and the smoke clears away, some people may have a home to return to, but for a vast number, there won’t be anything to go back to. Many watched as their homes became engulfed, as their worlds were ignited and all their worldly possessions set aflame. They made their way out knowing there was no return.

It’s been astounding to see Albertans come together. It’s a community that shows care, strength of character, community pride. People are opening their homes, donating time, donating money, even donating apartments. Landlords and property management companies in several surrounding communities including Edmonton and Calgary are donating vacant apartments to those in need of rehoming. Several will be helping

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resettle displaced people and families, including Urban life management, 100 Block West (Trade Developments), Fireside Property Group, Strathearn Heights and Ayre & Oxford Inc. The Red Cross is an exceptional resource during this period of urgency.

“Families and individuals who have been evacuated can call with inquiries or to register. The toll-free number is: 1-888-350-6070. Registering helps reconnect family members and enables response agencies to mobilize resources.” Beyond this, they’re also coordinating donations and facilitating distribution of them.

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking cash donations. You can contribute online at www.redcross.ca/ or by texting REDCROSS to 30333 to make a $5 donation.

The Edmonton Emergency Relief Services is collecting key items for the victims of the Fort McMurray fires. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please call 780-428-4422 For help for victims, visit Fort Mac Recovers site at fortmac.recovers.org.

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Property Profile | 100 BLOCK WEST

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Comfortable adult living, Intelligently built YOU DON’T JUST WANT a home, you want a lifestyle. You want a place you can thoroughly enjoy living, whether it’s feeling comfortable and cozy on a quiet night in alone, or enjoying a glass of wine with a friend. You want a closet that accommodates your wardrobe, counterspace that allows you to cook without frustration, and a location at the heart of a vital community with all the amenities you need at your disposal. You want something modern and new, but peaceful and quiet. What you’re looking for is Trade Developments’ new rental property, 100 Block West, managed by the award-winning Ayre & Oxford Inc. A brand new 50+ adult rental building is a rare find – 100 Block West is sure to impress. It’s easy to picture yourself living in this spectacular new residence which features intelligently and efficiently designed one- and two-bedroom suites. An emphasis has been placed on creating a serene setting in 1 4 YPNEXTHOME.CA

this premium rental building, with triple-pane windows and walls designed specifically for outside noise reduction, ensuring your quiet enjoyment.

The elegant and upgraded finishes set the stage for a well-designed home, including plenty of storage and closet space. Kitchens boast six stainless steel appliances, a pantry and soft-close cabinetry - a sign of impressive quality and craftsmanship.

Suites include stacked front-load washer and dryer as well. The dark plank flooring in living areas adds to the style factor, while high-quality carpeting in the bedroom adds cozy comfort. Juliette balconies allow you to bring the outdoors in, while extensive landscaping affords suites a lovely, tranquil view. Generous rooms and great flow make these exceptional suites.

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The need for insurance

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SHOULD YOU GET INSURANCE WHEN YOU MOVE INTO A PROPERTY? When many renters move into their first property, there are many things that go through their mind. Meeting their roommates, finding their way around a new part of town or newfound independence.

The thing that is usually forgotten is insurance for the Unit. It is usually not a priority when moving into a new place and many renters feel insurance is something they can do without.

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, about half of all renters do not have insurance. This is even more prevalent amongst young people.

However, insurance can save you a lot of headache and heartbreaks when moving into a new property.

Tenant insurance can be broken down into two main areas: 1. Contents insurance 2. Liability insurance Contents insurance Contents insurance protects your personal belongings, such as your clothing, furniture or digital devices.

This type of insurance usually costs a few hundred dollars and covers your belongings in cases of theft, fires, flooding, freezing or windstorms. It may even bail you out of a simple mistake. For example, you could go on a trip and decide to turn off the heat for a few days. However, while you are away, the temperature drops and the pipes freeze, causing flood damage to all your clothing, furniture and electronic or digital devices.

Contents insurance could really ease the cost of replacing your valuables.

Be careful, however, as you need to understand the exclusions and limitations in any policy you obtain.

Liability insurance Liability insurance can be even more important than contents insurance.

For example, in our flood example above, the flood could leak through the floor and damage the unit and its contents beside or under yours.

Even if the landlord has insurance, the insurance company, tenant below, or landlord could go after you for the cost of the damages. Here is another possible scenario: standing on your balcony overlooking the park, sipping a glass of wine, your phone rings; startled you reach for it, dropping the glass, it bounces on the balcony railing and sails into the night. Below a father of eight is walking his dog when the glass smashes him in the head, killing him instantly. The dog runs onto the street and is hit by a car. You face potential litigation of impossible magnitude… Liability insurance will protect you to the extent of the insurance, should these issues occur.

Do not believe that the landlord’s insurance will cover your damages.

First, the landlord’s insurance only protects the landlord’s own property and personal liability. Your possessions will never be covered by the landlord’s insurance unless the damage was caused by the landlord. Second, if your neighbour’s property is damaged due to a fire or flood originating from your unit, the landlord could sue you for the damages caused to the neighbouring property. This is evidenced in the case Taylor v Allard , where the tenant was 50 per cent liable for the damages caused to the neighbouring property. Third, landlords are not responsible for providing alternative accommodation should your unit be involved in some accident. Therefore, having a Tenants

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Insurance policy that will ease the financial burden of moving and staying in a new place while repairs are being made on the rental property (provided you bought that coverage).

Lastly, there is case law which shows a landlord can demand that their tenant has insurance. In the 2005 case of Stanbar Properties Limited v. Brooke, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld that tenant insurance coverage, if required in the lease, is enforceable and can be grounds for eviction.

Make sure to read the lease to see if the requirement for having tenant insurance is written in the contract.

Insurance may or may not be required when signing a lease, however, it is always a good thing to have.

Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles relates not the actual writing, but thinking of a topic to address. So help us!!! Mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to us, use the web site (www.schwarzlaw.ca), email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. We will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

Disclaimer: The articles provided herein are for general information purposes only and not intended as or to be relied upon for legal advice.

Consult with a lawyer for your unique situation.

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MY APARTMENT IS A nonstop question zone. I have very limited space, yet still enough space to constantly be asking myself “Why did I buy this? And this? And that!” I’ll admit, when I moved into my first apartment I got a little excited and, despite budget restraintes (zero budget), I went a little crazy with what I considered investments.

It’s not that all the items in my apartment are totally useless. It just took me some time to figure out they don’t all fit with my kind of lifestyle. Still, I like to think I’m not the only one to blame. Seriously, no one could have warned me not to buy any of these seven ridiculous items?

SOUND SYSTEM: Besides the fact I would actually like to be on good terms with my neighbours, a sound system is just not at all necessary for my tiny apartment. Let’s face it, the sound from my iPhone speakers reach from the kitchen to my bathroom just fine.

ELEPTICAL: Everyone who owns a piece of exercise equipment knows they don’t use it half as much as they should. Then there’s the fact I’m constantly bumping into it when I get out of bed in the morning.

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Here are five great ways to up your spring cleaning routine:

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KING SIZE BED: About 2/3 of the furniture I assembled from IKEA seemed a lot smaller online then in my actual rental. Now my bedroom looks like it could belong to Shrek.

LUXURY KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Kitchen appliances like a blender, Vitamix, and KitchenAid, I consider a luxury because you have to have the luxury of having a decent amount of counter and cupboard space to be able to use and store any of these items. Do you know how many different produces go into a Martha Stewart smoothie?

DECORATIVE PILLOWS: How many pillows can you fit onto one sofa?

The answer is a lot! The pillows look great. The only thing is I’m constantly looking for space to place all these pillows when it comes the time to sit on the only couch in my apartment. If you haven’t guessed yet - it happens a lot.

LOUNGE CHAIR: Summertime is so short. You better believe I invested in a state-of-the-art lounge chair to make the most of my balcony. The only thing is, the lounge chair is now the only thing that fits on my balcony. Any suggestions on where to store a lounge chair now that it’s winter?

VACCUM CLEANER: I really had the best intentions to keep my rental as clean as possible when I moved in. Of course, that meant I had to invest in the right cleaning appliances. The thing is when you have a small space, ends up your cutting edge vaccum cleaner doesn’t fit under any of the funiture and appliances which take up like 90 percent of your space. Just one more 12 pound item for me to store.

Now, I wonder how much I can sell these items on Kijiji for...

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MOVING CAN BE a real chore.

Between apartment searching, paperwork, giving notice and booking movers, you’re probably finding yourself impatient to get it all over with. As excited as you might be to get out of your current place, it’s a good idea to build in a few days of overlap between your old and new lease. Having extra time to clean, pack and tie up loose ends before turning in your keys can help cut down on moving day stress.

But if your old lease ends right when your new lease starts, things can get a little tricky. According to the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario, you’re required to be moved out of your unit by 11:59pm on the last day of your lease, and you can take possession of a new unit at 12am on the first day of your lease.

“It’s not ideal to schedule your

move on the exact closing date of your lease,” says Nicole McNeely, marketing manager at Park Property Management. If you’re timing your moves very closely together, make sure to talk to your both your old and new landlords. In some cases, they may have some flexibility to add a couple extra days on your lease or let you move in early, so you and your boxes won’t have to resort to couchsurfing at your great-aunt’s house.

Also, If there’s currently a tenant living in the unit you’re slated to move into, it wouldn’t hurt to confirm with your new landlord that they’ll be gone by the time you’re planning on moving in, to avoid any unwelcome surprises.

In the event you find yourself having to move out and in on the same day, it’s important to be organized. McNeely suggests getting in touch with the superintendent to book an elevator, if needed, and

coordinating with your moving company to ensure your belongings can go straight from your unit into the truck. This way, you’re not wasting time waiting for the movers to show up, or paying extra for your movers to wait around until the elevator opens up.

Being organized also includes being fully packed and ready to go on the day of the move. McNeely estimates that it can take two people at least three days to pack a threebedroom home, so it’s important to give yourself enough time. You may also want to arrange for your mail to be forwarded to your new address, so you don’t miss the delivery of any important items.

Even though moving may never be your idea of fun, keeping these things in mind can help make the process headache-free.

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WHEN YOU MOVE your home or office, of course you want your belongings to arrive at their destination location safely, with nothing broken or misplaced.

But there are other forms of safety and security that are also worth important consideration, whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional mover. For example, Items are being transferred to and from the truck or vehicles. How can you be sure nothing will go missing when everyone who is dong the moving is in the house or apartment?

At Two Men and a Truck - Canada, we dispatch movers in teams of three so that one person can be with the truck at all times, supervising the job and keeping an eye on your belongings. Should you be moving yourself, be careful running your own move with friends and family that those involved don’t get so caught up in carrying items in and out they leave vehicles unattended. This is particularly important when moving out of and into an apartment building or condominium, when elevator trips may mean those carrying the items are gone from the moving vehicle for extended periods of time.

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If you are planning a business move, it is wise to hire a professional mover and sit down with the move consultant to develop a plan. For example, long before the actual move, begin shredding unneeded documents to save time and money, and to avoid unwanted confusion at either end.

Moving electronic storage equipment and servers can be tricky.

Does your over have a strategy in place with information security as a goal? One approach may be to move critical servers in separate trucks so that all of the information would not be damaged in the unlikely event of a traffic accident.

Speaking of sensitive or expensive cargo, whether moving home or office, it’s a good idea to have specific items appraised and insured personally to protect them. Be sure

to create an inventory of these items, take photos of them and provide a copy to the mover.

Another aspect of a move that clients may neglect is the ability of the drivers. People who choose a DIY move usually rent a truck or trailer, but are they actually skilled enough, experienced or even trained to drive the vehicle safely? If you are not used to driving with a heavy load in a vehicle it can be risky. A professional moving company provides trained drivers who are used to driving safely from point A to B with your belongings in tow. If you need to store items for a period of time, ask your mover if they have a storage facility that is climate controlled and insured against floods, fire, theft, and the like.

A mover who offers full insurance with professional and bonded employees relieves you of the worry and stress of these kinds of safety and security issues. You can DIY, but in the end, is it worth it?

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