Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - Aug 4, 2018

EASTERN EDITION

AUG 4 - 18, 2018 | rentersguide.ca

The Next Generation of Rental Apartments

ROCKCLIFFE PARK: LIVE THE GOOD LIFE

INSPIRATION: HOW TO SLEEP COOL IN THE HEAT

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40 Kirkland Private, Unit 121, Ottawa

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Rent from $980/month* to $1,990/month*

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819.303.3522 | 8 km

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Lake Avenue, Ottawa

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24 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau

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Golf courses, Champlain bridge, francophone & anglophone schools

819.923.1771 | 10 km

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Corner Des Grives Blvd. & Ch. Pink

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819.776.4663 | 9 km

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CONTENTS

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl EDITOR

Marlene Eisner ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck, Marisa Baratta CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Joanna Goodman, Jane Herman, David Lindsay, Chuck Resnick, Jayson Schwarz, Gail Vaz-Oxlade REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

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

Gary Chilvers GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mike Terentiev

ON THE COVER:

LES TERRASSES FRANCESCA LEPINE LUXURY APARTMENTS IN EVERY ISSUE

ADVICE

6 Editor's Note

16 Money Sense

8 Classifieds 22 Index INSPIRATION

18 Lifestyle Tips from Joanna Goodman on sleeping cool in the heat

Heading south this summer? It pays to have travel insurance

24 Renters' Help Living alone or having a roommate: what's your style?

25 Moving How to have a cleaner, greener move

26 Legally Speaking When your landlord can and cannot enter your rental unit

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE:

ROCKCLIFFE PARK

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EDITOR’S NOTE

LIVING ALONE VERSUS HAVING A ROOMMATE

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

I don’t think you ever forget your first apartment. Mine had three rooms – a decent-size bedroom, nice living room and teeny-tiny kitchen – beautiful dark-wood floors and mouldings, and a southeast-facing balcony overlooking a busy main street. The bus stopped at my door and all the shopping I needed was a few blocks away. Since then, I’ve moved many times, but I’ve never had a roommate.

When I came to Toronto, I started out in a large twobedroom, two-bathroom apartment. I soon realized that I didn’t need all that space. I now rent a 450-sq.- ft. condo that I love; I pay a decent rent, have access to all the condo amenities and live in a great neighbourhood.

I still don’t have a roommate, but that works for me. I like my privacy and don’t mind a small space.

Renting a bachelor or studio apartment can be a great start for first-time renters. Rents are usually on the lower end of the scale.

But if a larger space is what you want, having a roommate or two can make it more affordable. In this issue of Renters Guide, columnist Jane Herman discusses the pros and cons of living in a smaller place alone, or renting something bigger with a roommate.

See what she has to say on page 24 and then decide what works best for you.

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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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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LES TERRASSES FRANCESCA THE NEXT GENERATION OF RENTAL APARTMENTS Located at 1425 Vanier Parkway, Les Terrasses Francesca is now open and move-in ready. This resort-style rental property offers the perfect mix of convenience and comfort built for high-quality luxury living with peace of mind.

This new apartment community will wow you with its amenities and provide you with the right blend of at-home comfort and vacation feel. Choose from a variety of floorplans from 825 to 1,725 sq. ft., all with soaring nine-foot ceilings, natural finishes including granite countertops and hardwood floors, as well as large kitchens and living spaces. All units come equipped with stainless steel appliances and in-suite laundry for your convenience. Units start from $1,950 per month and include water, individually controlled heating and cooling, and access to first-class amenities.

At Les Terrasses Francesca, your comfort and peace of mind are paramount. This is why it offers 24/7 concierge security, parcel pick-up and drop-off services, and a live-in superintendent.

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common areas add another level of security and convenience.

With IPG Wellness Services on-site, the professional fitness centre is equipped to offer residents fitness programs, yoga classes, and nutrition planning.

A light-filled swimming area with saltwater pool and sauna provides residents with a place to relax. Just outside, your living space extends to the beautiful shared terraces equipped with barbecues, tables and loungers, a well-appointed games lounge, and party room with dance floor.

When family and friends come to visit, a guest suite is available to host them.

Since Les Terrasses Francesca is only a few blocks north of the 417, residents will enjoy the convenience of living close to downtown while maintaining easy access to the natural beauty of the waterfront at Riverain Park.

With plenty of shopping centres nearby including St. Laurent Shopping Centre and the shops at Trainyards, you are never too far from retail and dining options.

Transit choices are plentiful, and Les Terrasses Francesca provides easy access to both the

train station and the airport via Riverside Drive.

Lépine is an award-winning, family-owned company, building the next generation of apartments for today’s modern renter.

For more information on Les Terrasses Francesca, visit lepineapartments.com.

+ LOCATION Overbrook PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lépine Apartments APARTMENT Les Terrasses Francesca HOME TYPE one bedroom, one+den, two bedrooms, two+den

LEASING OFFICE 1425 Vanier Parkway.

Ottawa, Ontario Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 - 6 Saturday - Sunday: 10 - 5 After hours by appointment CONTACT Tel: 613.714.1009 Fax: 613.591.9095 leasing@lepineapartments.com

NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

ROCKCLIFFE PARK SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE GOOD LIFE

by DAVID LINDSAY

+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, and the neighbourhood has a southern border that runs along Princess, Maple, Birch, St. Laurent and Montreal Road. A rural village until 1926, Rockcliffe Park retains its rich history to this day.

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, Justin, 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. Rockcliffe Park enjoys the best of what Ottawa has to offer. Currently, children can be enrolled at private schools like Elmwood School and Ashbury College or Rockcliffe Park Public School, which is located next to the community hall. This facility is also home to a branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

Despite being able to afford transportation, 24 percent of residents here rely on OC Transpo’s bus service, and they are twice as likely to ride their bikes. With the average distance to restaurants, groceries, and

amenities twice as close than comparable neighbourhoods, 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 two-bedroom 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 means enjoying a place among Ottawa’s elite.

David Lindsay is a writer and full time Ottawa resident..

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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 $1,175.00 Small 2 Bed-FROM $1,225.00 2 Bedroom-FROM $1,250.00

2 Bed plus Den-FROM $1,275.00 Small 3 Bed-FROM $1,325.00 3 Bedroom-FROM $1,375.00 • 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

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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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ADVICE | MONEY MATTERS

TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANNING AHEAD MEANS NO POCKET-ACHE LATER

GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

Thinking of going south for a little adventure this summer? I’m willing to bet that you haven’t bought travel insurance.

You probably think you don’t need it. Don and Peg didn’t think so either. They knew their provincial health insurance would cover them if they got sick. Then Don tripped on the stairs and hauled Peg down with him. Don broke his hip and Peg her shoulder. They were in Australia. That left their daughters back home in Canada scrambling for money to help.

If you have extra coverage on a premium credit card, you might think you’re immune. And if you have a health plan at work, you might think you’re insured to the eyeteeth. Maybe not, even if you’re just going from one province to another. Check with your provincial plan to see what the restrictions or omissions are.

Buying insurance is more complex than you might think.

Different plans offer different benefits and restrictions. One thing that can limit your coverage is a “pre-existing condition.” It could be a past medical condition that required consultation, prescription drugs, hospitalization or treatment.

Or it could be an on-going health condition. When “pre-ex conditions” are covered, there is usually a stability period.

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travel in your last trimester. Some won’t cover anything for which you were treated for up to six months before your trip. Some plans won’t cover a medical condition for which you’re already being medicated. Make sure you shop around since you’ll find big differences in price and in the quality of coverage offered.

There are a bunch of other types of insurance that go into a “travel insurance package.” Trip cancellation coverage protects you from losing the deposit if you have to cancel your trip because of a sickness or a death in the family, a natural disaster, jury duty, a cancelled conference – the list goes on. Default insurance protects your money when a tour operator or other service supplier goes out of business.

Lost Baggage Insurance will pay when your checked-in baggage is delayed or lost while travelling on a common carrier or from a hotel. And Rental Vehicle Damage Insurance will cover damage or loss of a rented vehicle.

Your personal property insurance may cover lost or stolen luggage. Your car insurance may provide collision and liability coverage for rented automobiles.

Some credit cards offer baggage insurance. If you have a premium credit card that gives extra medical coverage automatically, make sure you read the fine print to verify what you’re covered for and under which conditions.

Your employer’s health insurance coverage may extend to worldwide coverage. Again, read the fine print since a group plan may have dollar limitations that won’t cover you properly.

Travel insurance can be expensive, but the alternative is worse. Be a smart traveller and invest some time in making sure you’re covered.

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU BUY

Does the plan have a “deductible”?

What is the amount of the policy coverage limit ($1 million? $2 million? Unlimited?)

Is the insurance paid out in U.S. or Canadian dollars?

Can you choose the doctor and hospital or does the insurance company choose?

What pre-existing conditions are permitted and how long have they had to be stable?

Does the insurance company submit the claim directly to the provincial health insurance plan or is that the insured’s responsibility?

What is not covered in the plan?

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever. gailvazoxlade.com.

Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/ GailVazOxlade

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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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During the dog days of summer, restless nights are typical and so frustrating, right? Here are four tips from Joanna Goodman of Au Lit Fine Linens for sleeping cool in the heat

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1 THE SUMMER DUVET. Do you love goose down but can’t stand to use your duvet in the summer? The hot summer months call for a lighter layer.

Choose a duvet that is lighter with significantly less down, which will keep you feeling airy and cosy at the same time.

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idea of a regular duvet still seems too warm, a good old-fashioned blanket is an excellent alternative when used on its own with a flat sheet. There are many blanket styles that suit the summer temperatures, but the top choice would be a lightweight cotton blanket such as a lovely matelassé or brushed cotton. A down blanket, which is a blanket (no puff), filled with a very thin layer of down is also a great option. You’ll be amazed how cool you’ll stay all night with just a light blanket and a crisp flat sheet.

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WOOL MATTRESS PROTECTOR.

Yes, we said wool! While the idea of wool may seem counterintuitive, the fact is, a wool mattress protector is excellent at regulating body temperature — keeping you cool when it’s warm out and warm when it’s cool out.

Wool’s job in nature is to wick away moisture and regulate temperature, helping to cool you down when your body starts to heat up (whether that be from the dog days of summer, hot flashes, or just a natural tendency to run hot while sleeping).

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The Au Lit summer duvet from $328. aulitfinelinens.com

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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

HOW TO SAVE ON RENT:

LIVE ALONE OR WITH A ROOMMATE JANE HERMAN

Your rent is probably the biggest single expense you pay each month. Is there a way you can creatively live within your means and still enjoy the comfort of your surroundings?

One good option is to consider a small apartment. If you were initially thinking of a two bedroom, opt for a one bedroom.

Or take a bachelor instead of a one bedroom.

If you’re living alone, a bachelor can be an excellent and affordable rental option. Bachelors tend to run about three-quarters of the cost of a one bedroom. A bachelor on the ground floor of a luxury building can offer the same benefits as it does to the tenant in a larger apartment in the same building such as good location, professional management, attractive lobby, underground parking, laundry facilities, good closets, and upgraded suite with renovated kitchen and bathroom. And the rent could be considerably less!

With some creative furnishing, you can arrange your apartment to serve as a comfortable sitting/ eating/living space by day, and sleeping suite by night. If your monthly rent is lower, you will have more money for extras such as parking, cable, phone and hydro along with your other general expenses such as food, clothing, 24 RentersGuide.ca

transportation, recreation and savings. And you will have to come up with that much less for your first and last month’s rent deposit.

Another advantage of a bachelor apartment is that it will cost less to furnish than a one bedroom – this is much easier if you are a student, or just starting out in your career.

Of course, the major advantage is that you will have total privacy and will not have to interact with anyone. This has its pros and cons.

Another option is to find a roommate to share the expenses with and rent a one- or twobedroom apartment. In a two bedroom with a roommate, you’d probably be paying about the same as you would for a bachelor.

By sharing the cost of the rent, utilities and possibly groceries, your basic monthly expenses would be substantially less than if you rented a bachelor, but you would have to give up your privacy. The advantage is that you would have the comfort of more space and possibly your own private bedroom.

However, living with a roommate can be challenging.

Some people choose to live with a friend or relative they know beforehand, while others seek potential roommates through online sources. If you do, be sure to get several personal and professional references from the person and check them out carefully. You can live successfully with someone you know beforehand, or even with a person you may meet through

someone, as long as you have a mutual understanding of what the expectations are in terms of level of cleanliness, noise, how expenses will be managed (will you have a joint bank account or will one person pay the bills and the other reimburse them?)

If you’re looking to rent as inexpensively as possible, renting a bachelor or sharing the expenses of renting with a roommate are two equally attractive options. It’s up to you!

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry.

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ADVICE | MOVING

HAVE A CLEANER, GREENER MOVE 2 RESEARCH. Survey local

be thrown out with your regular garbage. Look up the specialized recycling depots for toxic products in your city.

recycling options to find the most convenient solution for recyclables. Many cities offer curbside pick-up or “sort and drop” depots.

CHUCK RESNICK Moving day can be cleaner and greener, and it doesn’t take much effort. Here are some suggestions on how to make your move a cleaner, greener process: 1 PLAN AHEAD. Start early so

5 REUSE. Do not throw away used

3 ORGANIZE. Prepare recyclables

by organizing into categories: plastic, glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard, etc.

4 CARE FOR HAZARDOUS

you have the extra time to sort through recyclable items for delivery to recycling depots prior to moving day.

Consider holding a garage sale or donating gently used but no longer wanted items to a charity.

MATERIAL. 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 that these items cannot

moving boxes after the move. 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.

Chuck Resnick is vice-president Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

WHO LET THE

LANDLORD IN? JAYSON SCHWARZ

Many renters wonder when a landlord can enter their premises and for what reason. Thankfully, there are rules that govern landlords and whether they can make unexpected visits to your home.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT

Tenants have a right to privacy and undisturbed possession from the landlord. The wording used in different provinces varies between reasonable enjoyment and quiet enjoyment. There are many ways that could lead you to believe that the landlord is interfering with your quiet enjoyment. Examples include: a. The landlord entering the rental premises frequently and without notice or permission; b. The landlord causing unreasonable and ongoing noise, i.e. from repairs construction, maintenance etc.; c. The landlord intentionally removing or restricting services explicitly promised in the rental agreement; d. The landlord allowing the property to fall into disrepair

served upon you as provided in your provincial legislation, a landlord may only enter your property under a few exceptions.

Below are some examples of entry with notice: a. Fixing something or to check on appliances that are no longer working b. Making sure the home is safe (such as installing smoke alarms) c. Showing the home to someone who wants to buy it d. Other reasonable reasons stated in the signed rental agreement or provided by law

usually defined as something that is both unexpected and dangerous. A good example would be a fire or flood. In these circumstances, your landlord does not need to provide notice before entering your property.

Repairing something that has broken in your home does not count as an emergency. b. Consent: You can always consent to the landlord entering your property. c. Provision of Services set out in the Rental Agreement: The landlord, or his agents, could enter their property for a variety of reasons outlined in the rental agreement. For example, a housekeeper could enter the property on the agreed times of the rental agreement. These services generally have to be between certain hours of the day. Check with your local Landlord and Tenant Bureau for the hours of when the landlord may provide these services.

There are other issues, like moving, when written notice is not required and again, your local authority will set the hours. All in all, neither side can abuse their rights when it comes to this area, as the law is clear that all parties act reasonably and follow the law.

ENTRY WITHOUT ENTERING WITH WRITTEN

WRITTEN NOTICE

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a. Emergency: Each province has its own Residential Tenancy legislation that sets out the circumstances when a landlord can enter without notice.

Generally, a common thread is that a landlord can enter the property in the case of an emergency. An emergency is

Your landlord – except in extraordinary situations as provided by law – needs to provide written notice that outlines when and why he wants to enter your property. This must be done at least 24 hours in advance.

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Jayson Schwarz LL.M is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. schwarzlaw.ca info@schwarzlaw.ca

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