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ROCKCLIFE PARK: SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE GOOD LIFE
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ARTHURGRAVELINE
11-19 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.
ZÉNITH 65 rue du Zénith, Gatineau (unit 3)
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NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services
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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
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11-13 rue de Cléricy, Gatineau
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Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services
22 ORLÉANS 22 rue d’Orléans, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at $575/mo. 3 BEDROOMS starting at $674/mo.
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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
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contents SEPT 30 - OCT 14, 2017 | VOLUME 23 ISSUE 20
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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Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Sonia Bell Lydia McNutt CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
ON THE COVER
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Brigil: Grand opening: Luxury living for all
Lisa Canning David Lindsay Jackie Marchildon Chuck Resnick
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Paul Bimm paul.bimm@nexthome.ca
SALES CO-ORDINATOR
Gary Chilvers gary.chilvers@nexthome.ca
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Swinder Jodhka Mike Terentiev
Index
Five ways to make moving a cleaner, Greener process
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Classifieds
by Chuck Resnick
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What's Online
trending
neighbourhood profile
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Set your sights on the good life by David Lindsay
New study finds Ontario’s rental housing supply is facing a shortfall
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Harvest table
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Five points to help you create a sweet sleep retreat by Lisa Canning
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Rental Rantings
Four items you don't need in your rental by Jennifer Braun
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Moving
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Managing the neighbours by Jackie Marchildon
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Editor's Note EXPLORING ROCKCLIFFE PARK
Elisa Krovblit Keay Senior Editor Yellow Pages NextHome Email: elisa.krovblit@nexthome.ca Twitter: @ElisaKrovblit
MORE PHOTOS ONLINE nexthome.ca/rockcliffe-park
Being reasonable I ONCE HAD A NEIGHBOUR STORM into my apartment, screaming. He wanted the music turned down and he “never wanted to be interrupted again!” First of all, nobody should ever walk into your apartment unannounced Lock your door. It prevents theft as well as unpleasant encounters. Second of all, there are rules about what you are allowed to do in the comfort of your own home – and I’d done nothing wrong. On a Saturday afternoon I was playing music and it wasn’t his right to expect total silence. After exchanging words, resulting in telling him to leave or I’d have to call the landlord and the police, he left. An hour later, he returned, politely knocking and asking if we could discuss the issue. He was sorry for coming in uninvited, and realized he was invading my space. He had been annoyed with my music for hours while he tried to sleep – it wasn’t the first occasion I’d interrupted his sleep, he informed me. Although he was irate, he had come to realize I would have had no knowledge of this issue.
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We talked. It turned out my new neighbour worked the night shift. He needed to sleep during daytime hours. While I was within my rights listening to music at a reasonable level, it greatly affected his unusual schedule. We could have gone on – me being well within my rights, him being miserable and angry – but instead we brainstormed a solution. He saw the layout of my home and decided to move his bedroom so that it didn’t share a wall with my den. I, in turn, moved my stereo and speakers so that they were along an exterior wall. Problem solved, happy neighbours. You can’t choose neighbours, and you can’t always have your demands met. But with communication and a little bit of consideration, there’s often a solution that makes everyone happy. Sometimes the neighbours can be a great part of your rental experience. If you’re ready to move, let us help. We have extensive listings and rental advice. Check us out online at YPNextHome.ca, and get ready to rent your new home!
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Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd
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Neighbourhood Profile
Rockcliffe Park Set your sights on the good life
MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE nexthome.ca/rockcliffe-park
LOCATED CLOSE TO Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market, Rockcliffe Park is bordered by the Ottawa River in the north and west, the neighbourhood has a southern border that runs along Princess, Maple, Birch, St. Laurent, and Montreal Road. The historic home of Canada’s parliamentary and diplomatic heritage, Rockcliffe Park has long been the pinnacle of prestigious neighbourhoods in Ottawa. Home to every parliamentary opposition leader since 1950, this is the area that Pierre Elliott Trudeau called home while he served as prime minister. His son continued the tradition by moving
back to the neighbourhood in 2013. Home to politicians, ambassadors from 17 different countries, and two private schools, Rockcliffe Park caters to residents with discerning tastes – and the budgets to match. The neighbourhood grew after the Second World War and is set to expand again with the sale of the neighbouring Canadian Armed Forces base, CFB Rockcliffe. Developers are proposing the creation of an ecologically sustainable community that will complement the current feel of the area. Rockcliffe Park enjoys the best of what Ottawa has to offer, and plans
are underway to bring new growth in sustainable developments and stores to the area. Residents here rely on OC Transpo’s bus service, and bicycles too. With close proximity to a huge array of amenities, it makes sense. There’s quick and easy access to nature pathways along the Ottawa River, not to mention great dining options in the Byward Market. Renters can expect to pay the same for a basement or one-bedroom apartment as you would for a twobedroom elsewhere in the city. Taking into consideration that Canada’s chief representative to Queen Elizabeth would be your neighbour, Rockcliffe Park is a costly club to join. However, to gain entry there is to enjoy a place among Ottawa’s elite.
David Lindsay is a writer and full time Ottawa resident; raised and educated in the NCR (National Capital Region, to the out-of-towner). This hometown boy wants you to know that Ottawa isn’t all stuffy bureaucracy, stone capital buildings, or a hockey team allergic to the playoffs – we also value meticulous lawn-care.
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Advice | MOVING
Five ways to make moving a cleaner, Greener process By Chuck Resnick
WE NEED TO THINK of the environment with every activity - even moving day can be cleaner and Greener, and it doesn’t take much effort. Waste caused by the moving process not only stems from packing supplies, but also from the waste accumulated over many years within a home. Both can be extremely taxing on the environment if not properly managed. Here are some suggestions on how to make your move a cleaner, Greener process:
1 Plan ahead. Waiting until the last minute to prepare for a move will make any environmental concerns an afterthought. Start early so you have the extra time to sort through recyclable items – in your apartment and in storage – for delivery to recycling depots prior to moving day. Typically your storage contains the highest concentration of recyclable waste, so start the sorting process there first. Consider holding a garage sale or donating gently used but no longer wanted items to a charity rather than have them end up in a landfill site. 2 Research. Survey local recycling options to find the most convenient solution for recyclables. Many cities offer curbside pick-up or “sort and drop” depots. Visit earth911.com for a list of local organizations that can dispose of all types of recyclable materials. 3 Organize. Prepare recyclables by organizing into categories: plastic, glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard, etc. Look up the requirements of the local recycler to see if there 12
are any additional steps needed to prepare recyclables beforehand. 4 Care for hazardous material. As you clean in preparation to move, be conscientious about the kinds of materials being packed to move with you and which items are to be disposed. Toxic items, such as paint, batteries, house cleaning products, automobile oils, pesticides and fertilizers are dangerous and cannot be transported in the back of a commercial moving truck. Also consider these items cannot be thrown-out with your regular garbage. Look up the specialized recycling depots for toxic products in your city.
5 Reuse. Do not throw away used moving boxes when the move is complete. A well-made corrugated box is great for storage or may be reused for a future move or passed on to someone else who is moving. Contact local schools or charity organizations, such as women’s shelters, scout troops, and food banks to ask if they need boxes to redistribute donated items. Donating gently used boxes not only reduces waste, but can be a big help in support of a good cause.
Chuck Resnick is Vice President Marketing & Operations, Two Men And A Truck – Canada, a division of Herity. Visit twomen.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.
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OFFICE HOURS: MON-THURS 10AM-7PM FRI-SAT 10AM-4PM SUN 12-5PM
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Property Profile | BRIGIL
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Brigil: The 460 Grand opening: Luxury living for all Location
460 St. Laurent Blvd. Neighbourhood
Rockcliffe Apartment
460 St-Laurent Apogee Contact
613.454.1797 460st-laurent.com
AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF research, development, consumer needs anticipation and an investment of over $60 million, which created 200 jobs, 460 StLaurent Apogee hotel-inspired luxury condo by Brigil officially opened on September 26th. Located at 460 St. Laurent Blvd., Brigil’s The 460 St-Laurent Apogee is a fine balance between the modern world luxuries and the traditional, comfortable home values. The 460 St-Laurent Apogee is the epitome of resort living. The 460 St-Laurent Apogee offers luxurious suites located in a unique and vibrant living environment. Enhanced by fivestar services and amenities, active people from all walks of life receive the best that life has to offer. Imagine an autumn stroll, surrounded by nature, complemented by a training session in the gym and finished off by a restorative massage. Imagine a glass of champagne with that special person in the 5 à 7 – a relaxation salon in the Panoramic Lounge – sitting down to dinner at the chic Clair de Lune restaurant, topped off by a night at the theatre. The 460 St-Laurent Apogee boasts 9,000 sq. ft. of common areas, a sophisticated security system, a hair and beauty salon, a medical clinic, a cafe and a Panoramic
Lounge on the top floor, where you will also find a pool, spa, massage room, gym, movie theatre, a dining room, a fine restaurant and a relaxation salon. The 460 is more than just a home, it is hotel luxury living. “We had promised an extraordinary concept, and we have delivered,” proclaims Gilles Desjardins, President and Founder of Brigil. “The people who chose the 460 St-Laurent Apogee will improve their quality of life, and will have the luxury of spoiling themselves, and of being spoiled, every day of the year.” The 460 St-Laurent Apogee is the centrepiece of the Apogee Brigil series. For Gilles Desjardins, this new showpiece is further proof that it’s possible to realize your dreams, project after project. Many Apogee concepts will come to fruition over the next few months and years in the National Capital Region: the 121 Parkdale, Baseline, Kanata Lake, Center, Petries, the Colombia, the Ambassade Champlain, Horizon and Lucerne. For more information, please contact the rental office at 613.454.1797 or 613.454.1596. It is open Monday to Thursday from noon to 6pm; Friday noon to 5pm; weekends 11am to 5pm. You can visit online at 460st-laurent.com.
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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
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Trending | IN THE NEWS
New study finds Ontario’s rental housing supply is facing a shortfall of over 6,000 units per year to meet annual demand Unless supply is addressed, vacancy rates will continue to decrease and limit renter choice THE FEDERATION OF RENTALHOUSING Providers of Ontario (FRPO)
launched the ‘Rent On’ campaign to address the issue of undersupply. A new study by Urbanation warns that rental housing supply will continue to diminish and vacancy rates will drop further unless at least 6,250 additional new rental units are built each year for the next decade, in addition to the expected level of new development. 20
The warning comes at a time when vacancy rates in the province have already fallen to critical levels – just 2.1 per cent across the province and 1.3 per cent in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) according to the CMHC 2016 Rental Market Survey. The report, commissioned by FRPO, clearly illustrates the rental supply crisis, as do the number of canceled purpose-built rental
projects in the GTA. Before the introduction of Bill 124 earlier this year, proposed rental projects were at a 25 year high with 28,000 units in the planning pipeline. Since then, at least 1,000 planned rental units have already been canceled or converted to condos, including: • The King Portland Centre • Parkway Square Condos at Sheppard Ave. East in Toronto
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Increasingly, Ontarians are choosing to rent for the lifestyle benefits and flexibility how more units can help. The end goal is to put pressure on decision makers to ensure there are adequate rental housing options. Ontarians can learn more at rent-on.ca and can join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #rentON. “This study truly underscores the urgency of Ontario’s current rental housing supply situation,” added Murphy. “If our government leaders fail to act now to address this crisis in a meaningful and sustainable way, the results will serve to further impact Ontario’s economy, such as through additional strain on our cities’ transit infrastructure as people are forced to commute further and further to find more affordable housing options.” To address this problem, FRPO launched its ‘Rent On’ campaign encouraging Ontarians to ask the provincial government to take measures to allow for more housing choices for renters by introducing amendments to Bill 124. “Ontario’s scarce rental housing supply combined with escalating house and condo prices have created a housing crisis in our biggest cities,” said Jim Murphy, president of FRPO. “The only solution is for Ontario to build itself out of this situation. This begins with our provincial leaders working with industry to identify and implement policies that create more purpose-built rental units, not less.” Demographic trends in Ontario are leading to ever increasing demand for rental housing. Millennials, new immigrants, and aging boomers are all increasingly likely to rent, particularly given the high cost of home ownership. The report notes that “projections indicate a substantial imbalance
between rental demand and supply in the Ontario marketplace over the next decade, which could reach potentially crisis levels in the absence of a meaningful increase in new purposebuilt [rental] development.” Increasingly, Ontarians are choosing to rent for the lifestyle benefits and flexibility – especially among millennials and seniors. Kate Burkholder is one of the many millennials currently searching for an apartment. Having just moved back to Toronto, she was devastated that finding a rental was so hard. “Moving back to Toronto from Vancouver, I was excited to find a better cost of living. Needless to say, I panicked when I realized there are next to no rental options. I am now looking at buying a condo outside of the city so I can afford to maintain my lifestyle.” ‘Rent On’ is a public engagement campaign designed to educate Ontarians about the economics of rental supply in the province, its impact on the real estate market, and
To read the full Urbanation study, visit nexthome.ca/rent-on
About FRPO: FRPO is the province’s leading advocate for quality rental housing. FRPO represents over 2,200 rental housing providers who supply and manage homes for over 350,000 tenant households across Ontario. Learn more at frpo.org or @FRPOFACTS on Twitter. About Urbanation: Urbanation is one of Canada’s leading condominium and rental market research companies, providing consulting services to the housing industry since 1981. Urbanation’s reports track and analyze the new construction, resale condominium, rental apartment and proposed development markets in the Greater Toronto Area. Urbanation also actively conducts customized research and market feasibility studies across the country for both condominium and purpose-built rental apartment projects. SEPT 30 - OCT 14, 2017 | RENTERS GUIDE
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Advice | STYLE FILE install to keep light out from the small gaps that typically occur on the sides of roller shades. 3. Keep it dramatic I love creating cosy bedrooms. In my space I used a deep indigo blue called Krimson Lake by CIL Paints. It is absolutely a myth that dark colours are inappropriate for small spaces – in a small space dark paint can make a room feel cozy, dramatic and inviting. I took the drama one step further by installing applied moulding from Metrie’s Very Square collection. Applied moulding painted out the same colour as the walls is a modern take on a more traditional architectural application.
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create a sweet sleep retreat AS FALL SETS IN and the days get
shorter and shorter, ensuring our bedrooms feel like sanctuaries becomes so much more important. The bedroom is such an easy place to overlook – and in my experience, it’s often the last place busy parents will invest time and money. To ensure you get the best sleep possible, here are some essential steps to creating the best sleep retreat. 1. Get the best mattress you can afford We spend a third of our day sleeping, so your mattress is a product that is absolutely worth investing in! While it might be scary to look at a high-ticket price on a premium mattress, remember that a good mattress can last anywhere from five to 10 years or longer. So
a $2,500 mattress amortized over this length of time ends up costing around the same price as your daily cup of coffee. And do ensure you try before you by, don’t be shy to lie down and toss and turn in the store to make sure it’s a perfect fit. 2. Keep it dark Keeping a room dark plays a huge impact on quality of sleep for both adults and children. Before going to bed, put lights on a dimmer (an easy change an electrician can do if you don’t have them currently or an adaptor you can plug your lamp into) to mentally prepare your body for rest. Then ensure you have black out window coverings for the best light fastness. In children’s rooms especially, I love using side channels that a company like Budget Blinds can
4. Keep it clean Commit to keeping the bedroom the cleanest room in the house. At the end of a chaotic day, who wants to return to chaos? Commit to using laundry hampers, to putting clean laundry away immediately, and to making the bed daily. Making the bed, if you don’t do so already, is a really simple task that will yield huge wins and build momentum for keeping the rest of the room tidy as well. 5. Make it smell good I use an essential oil diffuser in the bedroom in the morning to get me energized and in the evening to get my body ready for sleep. A few drops of lavender essential oil diffused in the room makes everything smell good and can do wonders to calm the nerves and aid in relaxation. For further help getting the best sleep try an herbal supplement like Pascoflair’s passion flower to de-stress and aid in restlessness. And absolutely remember to not let the bedroom become a dumping ground for mess. You deserve the best sleep and a restful retreat after a long busy day. Commit to giving yourself this gift everyday!
Lisa Canning runs Lisa Canning Interiors specializing in two-hour in-home interior design consultations. She blogs at Lisa Canning: Blueprints for a Beautiful Life. Look for the hashtag #canningreno on her social media streams to see her own home renovation looked like.
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Four items you don’t need in your rental By Jennifer Braun
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question zone. I’m constantly asking myself “Why did I buy this? And this? And that!” I’ll admit, when I moved into my first apartment I got excited and, despite budget restraints (zero budget), I went a little crazy with what I considered investments. Here are three ridiculous items I wish someone warned me not to buy.
iPhone speakers reach from the kitchen to my bathroom just fine. King Size Bed: About two-thirds of the furniture I assembled from IKEA seemed a lot smaller online than in my actual rental. Now my bedroom looks like it could belong to Shrek.
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
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 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? Now, I wonder how much I can sell these items on Kijiji for...
Jennifer Braun is a freelance lifestyle writer from Montreal. When she isn’t writing about fabulous things like her city and its fashion scene, she’s watching Sex and the City reruns and planning her next big story. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @justbejealous and find her blog at www.justbejealous.com
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Managing the neighbours By Jackie Marchildon
CHANCES ARE, AS A RENTER
you’ve experience your share of interesting neighbours. There are neighbours that turn into lifelong friends, neighbours you keep as acquaintances and dog walkers, and then there are the bad neighbours you tell stories about to your friends. The loud neighbour, the nosey neighbour, the barking neighbour, the “I’m a jerk for no reason” neighbour — they all have a special spot in your story repertoire. 32
Like it or not, living with a bad neighbour is almost like a rite of passage in the renting world, and we all have to learn how to deal with it. The loud neighbour Before accusing someone of being a loud neighbour, you need to take a few things into account. If you live in a basement of an old building, your upstairs neighbour is probably going to seem loud. There is a difference though, in regular
routine noise that unfortunately echoes through old buildings, from the recklessly loud and annoying schedule an actual loud neighbour insists on keeping. If you have a neighbour that consistently plays music at full volume past 11 pm, or that is just generally excessively loud at all hours, it can be unpleasant for everyone. So, how to deal with it? The passive-aggressive way: Leave an unsigned note on their door or on the front door of the building for
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Like it or not, living with a bad neighbour is almost like a rite of passage in the renting world, and we all have to learn how to deal with it. all residents to see in an attempt to embarrass them into submission. The right way: Go chat with them. Sometimes people genuinely don’t realize how clearly others can hear their music (and singing). Asking someone nicely to turn in early occasionally is far more likely to result in a compromise than leaving a note or banging on the ceiling.
Sometimes people genuinely don’t realize how clearly others can hear their music (and singing).
The nosey neighbour When I think of a nosey neighbour, I picture the old lady that used to live next door to me, who never seemed to approve of male guests coming over. In reality, she was nothing in comparison to a legitimate nosey neighbour — a neighbour who is constantly prying into other tenants’ lives, seemingly trying to catch them doing something wrong, like painting their walls without asking the landlord. If it’s truly bothersome, you need to find a way to deal with it. The passive-aggressive way: Make up some worrisome gossip about another tenant to send the nosey neighbour scurrying in fear to get them off your back. The right way: You can talk to your neighbour and let them know you’re a private person and don’t always want to share everything with them — nicely. Or you can be kind and still chat with them, but avoid divulging too much information. The barking neighbour If you’re annoyed with a dog barking in your building, try to remember that a little barking is normal for dogs, especially in busy buildings. If the barking is excessive — and happening
at all hours — then it’s a different story. You might be worried the dog is upset or alone too often. But you really don’t know, so again, you can go about this one of two ways. The passive-aggressive way: Leave an unsigned note on the door for the owner telling them you’re going to call animal control. The right way: Knock on your neighbour’s door and chat with them about their dog’s barking. It’s likely they don’t know that their dog barks when they aren’t home and they’d appreciate hearing your concern over a threat. The disagreeable neighbour Ah, the worst neighbour of them all. They are loud when you don’t want to be, call the landlord when you do want to be, and they don’t hold the elevator when you’re struggling to run in with multiple bags of groceries. If they have a dog, the dog is always barking. If they don’t have a dog, they are always complaining about yours. All around, they are the jerk of your community. How do we go about living with this kind of neighbour? The passive-aggressive way: There are many options here. Call the cops when they are loud, make up gossip, leave them notes, be mean to them. The right way: Be the bigger person and ignore their quirks. If something big comes up (bigger than them just not holding the elevator), go talk to them, or talk to your landlord about options that might work for everyone. Remember — sometimes we just happen to catch someone on a really bad day. They might not be so bad all the time.
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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