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Rental forums I occasionally pop into online rental forums. Social media is a great way to keep informed about the market. It’s also an ideal way to share listings and help out fellow renters, too.

I’ve witnessed some amazing things on forums: The community helping someone find a home when they were about to be homeless; people connecting sublets with friends who were looking. I’ve also witnessed some bad suggestions being shared. People try to be helpful, but often what a person believes to be a reasonable solution isn’t always legally accurate.

I regularly see people suggesting to withhold rent until the landlord does a repair – or to pay for a repair and take it off of the rent. That’s incorrect.

Withholding rent is a good way to get evicted, regardless of the reason.

Another common misconception is the notice period to terminate a tenancy. You may, for example, want to leave mid-month and think you only need to pay for the 15 days you stay. Reality is, you need to give a full month. Check provincial requirements.

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While sometimes social media is impressive in the way it creates a community of supportive people with a common interest, it’s also astounding to see just how much misinformation is floating around.

Bad advice, even if well-intended, can cause a not-so-helpful outcome.

As a renter, you should know your rights. There are three aspects of rental regulations that you need to be familiar with: The apartment search and the legally protected grounds for which you cannot be discriminated against; rental living rights and responsibilities; and ending a tenancy.

If you ever need help, you can contact Service Alberta, which is the department that oversees rental issues and the Rental Tenancies Act. You can also get legal advice from a lawyer, a paralegal or a law clinic – and, of course, online forums. Just doublecheck the advice you take.

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IT’S TRUE WHAT THEY SAY, good things really do come in small packages. Here’s another adage apartment dwellers should pay attention to: it’s not the size that matters, but how you use it. To make the most of your small space, all you need is a tape measure, an open mind, and these five small-space survival tips:

1. First impressions count When you walk into your apartment, what’s the first thing you see? Is it pleasing? Inviting? Does it reflect what you want your home to say about you? You only have one chance to make a first impression, so make it count!

2. Pleasing proportions For furniture to serve the double duty of fashion and function – a smallspace essential – it must be well proportioned to the space.

Rule of thumb: The smaller the room, the smaller the furnishings. This also applies to artwork and accessories.

3. Leave the traffic jam for the road Especially in a compact apartment, but applicable to any-sized space, it’s important to keep high-traffic areas clear of furniture, for functional reasons as well as aesthetic ones.

Tip: Ensure you can open doors without bumping into anything.

4. Focus!

Plan your room around one main focal point. Emphasize your favourite feature by arranging your furniture to complement and highlight it. It could be an impressive view, a cosy fireplace or a great piece of art.

5. Measure twice, buy once Last but not least, here’s one more saying that’s worth repeating: Measure twice, cut once. Before buying any piece of furniture, make sure the door opening will accommodate its size. Don’t forget to take your tape measure into the elevator, stairwell and corridors too.

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ACROSS CANADA, HOUSING ISSUES are currently top of mind, and while some rules and regulations might seem outdated or unhelpful, we generally understand why certain laws are the way they are. I’ve talked about pet laws across the provinces, taken a closer look at Ontario’s newly unveiled housing measures and tackled landlord disputes. For the most part, our laws don’t seem too crazy. Here are a few less conventional laws around the world that would likely affect your renting lifestyle.

In Germany: You can only play a musical instrument during set timeframes.

The Federal Court of Justice states that singing, making music or practicing your instrument in your home is only allowed from 8am to noon and from 2pm to 8pm.

On the bright side, you know your upstairs neighbour’s noise won’t be a problem. On the downside, you’ll have to hope you feel most inspired in the morning and in the evening. The allowable amount of playing time also varies depending on the instrument.

In San Francisco, California, USA: If your view is disturbed by construction, you can apply for reduced rent.

If your beloved view of the Golden Gate Bridge or the waterfront disappears, you can take action. If a great view from your apartment was advertised as part of your overall deal, and it is later blocked by construction, you can apply to have your rent reduced.

In Switzerland: Every citizen must have access to a bomb shelter.

In Switzerland, renters and homeowners alike need to have access to a bomb shelter. The country, which is known for its political neutrality, among other things (like chocolate and banks), has more bomb shelters per capita than any other country. They do, in fact, have enough shelters to accommodate the entire population.

In Ames, Iowa, USA: A man cannot have three sips of beer while in bed with his wife.

I discovered this law in The Daily Telegraph’s article about strange laws. This law wouldn’t just affect renters, but anyone living in a home with their partner. So, if you’re relocating to Ames, Iowa with your husband, make sure he stays clear of the bed if he’s sipping a beer!

In Kanata, Ontario, Canada: Purple garage doors are illegal.

I’ve suggested before that asking your landlord about painting is the best way to avoid unnecessary conflicts. But if you live in Kanata, it’s not just your landlord’s preference to steer clear of purple garage doors — it’s the law.

It looks like Canada is home to many strange laws.

In Etobicoke, Ontario, you cannot have more than 3.5 inches of water in a bathtub. In Uxbridge, Ontario, it’s illegal to have an Internet connection faster than 56K. In Beaconsfield, Quebec, it’s illegal to have more than two colours of paint on your house!

Who knew we had such strong views about paint?

In Oxford, Ohio, USA: A woman cannot undress in front of a picture of a man.

A rather inconvenient (and obviously outdated) law if you need to get changed – but only if you’re a woman and have photos of family and friends hung on your walls.

Jackie Marchildon is a bilingual writer and editor. She spends her time searching for hidden gems across the city, whether it’s new neighbourhoods and restaurants or upcoming trends in real estate and home decor.

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IT’S TIME TO DISPEL some organizing myths that may be keeping you stuck in your mess.

1 | Multi-tasking is always productive. False. Although useful in some situations, multi-tasking can cause you to lose your focus and make costly and time-consuming mistakes. When working on important tasks, multi-tasking is probably not a good idea. Some things require your undivided attention.

Multi-tasking distracts us from being in the present moment, which can drain our energy and leave us feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. The next time you are participating in an activity, commit to that activity rather than thinking about all the things you should be doing instead, or have to do later. Resist the urge to do two things at once.

2 | Being messy automatically means you are disorganized. False.

Organizing is not about how it looks, it’s about how it works. Visual, creative types need to have things out where they can see them because out-of-sight is out-of-mind for them. This may cause their spaces to appear disorganized to others, but they probably know exactly where everything is. On the flip side, visual types lose focus when there is too much to look at, so they need products that allow them to contain their belongings to minimize the visual clutter. For example, a literature 1 2 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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3 | You have to toss everything to get organized. False. I often hear people say to me, “There’s no way I could get organized because I am too sentimental. I don’t want to get rid of everything.” Although you shouldn’t keep things you don’t like or will never use, there’s always a way to either display or store the things that matter. For example, shadow boxes or display cases allow you to protect as well as showcase the possessions that truly mean something to you.

4 | If you write it on a to-do list, it will get done. False. I had a client who was so proud of her to-do list.

It was prioritized, colour coded and categorized, yet she was frustrated and overwhelmed at how many things on the list were not getting done. To get anything done, you have to actually schedule time to do the things on your list. Simply putting a task on a list is not a commitment. Blocking time on your calendar to do it is.

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