Eastern Ontario Renters Guide - 27 Jun, 2015

June 27 - July 11, 2015 Volume 21 Issue 13

Eastern Edition

Wishes You a Happy Canada Day!

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C E L E B R AT I N G 2 1 Y E A R S

FEATURE

Eastern Edition

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Wishes You a Happy Canada Day!

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR IN CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge HOMESTEAD.CA

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

St Laurent Towers

Moe Lalani EDITOR

1971 & 1975 St. Laurent Boulevard 613-733-9135

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NEXT YEAR’S RENT INCREASE RELEASED

Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck (on leave), Wayne Karl, Lydia McNutt

THE NEED FOR INSURANCE

Find out more about Homestead on pages 18 and 51.

EDITORIAL FEATURES

CONTRIBUTORS

Jennifer Braun, Jayson Schwarz, Ernest Woo, Ted Whitehead REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Paul Bimm SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Nashrun Kamaludin SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

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Nikki Yarwood GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Brad Smith

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50 FRPO REPORT 14 Waste not - And you'll help the environment

by Ted Whitehead

PROFILE Please recycle this magazine! Yellow Pages NextHome participates in the Partner’s In Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over 2.5 million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada.

Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the columnists in this publication are not necessarily those of the publication.

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18 Homestead: St. Laurent Towers Step into comfort

IN THE NEWS

LEGALLY SPEAKING 28 The need for insurance

by Jayson Schwarz & Ernest Woo

CMHC 42 Canada's national rental vacancy rate is stable with regional variations

RENTAL RANTINGS

20 The 2016 maximum rent increase is 50 Five things to do in your apartment in. How much will your rent go up? now that it's summer

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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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Waste not – AND YOU’LL HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

BY TED WHITEHEAD

THE PHRASE MAY BE DECADES OLD, but “reduce, reuse, recycle” will stand forever as a mantra for consumer environmental conscientiousness.

Having effective waste management practices in place for apartment residents to use and follow is a mainstay of the Living Green Together (LGT) standards of practice recently added to the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP).

The LGT guidelines include mandatory compliance requirements with municipal guidelines as well as providing residents with information on how to effectively recycle bulks items (eg. mattresses, old couches, etc.), old electronic items, hazardous waste, and more. If we all recycle effectively we reduce actual harmful garbage going to our landfills and provide the opportunity for reuse of old and redundant items.

More importantly, you are contributing to a healthier and better environmental footprint for your apartment community.

Living Green Together in a Certified Rental Building enhances the quality of life for all residents. Remember that providing “separating and recycling” programs for residents of apartment buildings is mandatory in Ontario. So if you are not living in a CRBP-approved building make sure your property manager is providing you with this opportunity.

In a CRBP apartment building, consumers can rest assured that recycling will be made as easy as possible, with property managers who will provide you with the appropriate information. In addition to placing recycle bins in handy places such as amenity spaces and close to exits, these professionals will encourage and enable participation from all residents, even those who have mobility issues.

As an apartment resident, you should take an active part in the “reduce, reuse, recycle” process in every way possible. Ask about documentation on what can and cannot be recycled and how to dispose of items such as CFL light bulbs, batteries, old electronics, and other hazardous waste.

CRBP member building owners/property managers can do ypnexthome.ca their part to ease the way, but the actual practice of recycling is mostly up to tenants.

In 2013, the Conference Board of Canada determined that Canadians throw away more garbage per capita than ypnexthome.ca anywhere else in the world. Late last year, the Value Chain

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Management Centre estimated that Canadians throw away approximately $13.4 billion worth of food each year, or $384 per person annually. This level of waste is taking its toll on our environment.

Everyday practices that may seem minor are, in fact, important when you consider that hundreds of thousands of people live in apartment buildings in Ontario. Every bit you do is a step forward. Paper, plastic containers, jars, cans and the like can all be recycled. Remember, too, the “reduce” and “reuse” portions of the phrase. Do you actually need all of the paper and goods you bring into your home? Are there items you can use differently, such as turning shawls into window treatments or vases into flower pots?

Apartment-dwellers, particularly those in compact spaces, find that less cluttered rooms feel and live better. Maybe it’s time to go through all of your belongings and give, sell or donate the ones you no longer need/want. Check your building’s newsletters and bulletin boards for information on its recycling program and on things like which local not-forprofit organizations accept clothing, toys and household items for reuse or resale. There are fantastic websites for selling and giving away larger items as well, and social networking has opened up new doors for people looking to find good homes for the stuff they no longer want around. In addition, there may be neighbours right in your building who are interested in your items.

The main thing to keep in mind is that CRBP buildings, and their residents, are already predisposed to efficient and effective waste management practices. If you’re moving to a CRBP-approved building, please do your part to be a “reduce, reuse, recycle” participant and make your apartment community greener.

Learn more about FRPO’s Living Green Together initiative by visiting www.frpo.org and www.crbprogram.or

Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program, ypnexthome.ca Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).

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HOMESTEAD St. Laurent Towers – Step into comfort

LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ST. LAURENT BLVD. AND Russell Rd., Homestead’s St. Laurent Towers are a must see!

These buildings are situated on beautifully maintained grounds in a bustling, upand-coming neighbourhood. St. Laurent Towers offers many sought-after amenities, including laundry facilities, a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning, outdoor parking and visitor parking. For your convenience, heat and hydro are included in the cost of rent.

St. Laurent Towers, located at 1971 and 1975 St. Laurent Blvd., offers spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with excellent views of the city, ample closet space and an abundance of natural light. This familyoriented building offers all of the luxuries you would expect from a well-managed rental unit. With onsite staff, you can trust that you will be taken care of 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The beautiful Elmvale area is quickly becoming one of Ottawa’s fastest growing neighbourhoods, making St. Laurent Towers ypnexthome.ca the perfect fit for young families looking for a quiet place to plant their roots. With quick access to nearby highways and public transit, the rest of the city is never too far away.

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Science and Technology, and near many local parks and trails, restaurants and shopping malls, there is something to entertain everyone.

Homestead is excited about their newly acquired towers. The team is confident that these buildings will quickly become one of the most desirable apartments in the area. Homestead has made a name for itself in Ottawa by buying buildings in desirable areas, renovating them, and turning them into comfortable and beautiful homes. Buildings are renovated and updated as needed, and technology and modernizations are constantly being introduced. Green initiatives are a constant consideration, utilizing elements like water retrofits, building automation and Energy Star appliances. All of these initiatives improve the lifestyle of residents and keep Homestead at the forefront of the rental industry.

Building on 60 years in the rental industry, Homestead has desirable communities across Ottawa and throughout Ontario. With a passion for the residential rental industry, Homestead owns all of the buildings it manages, and is a well-established developer of apartment communities. This allows Homestead to have control over the quality of the buildings, grounds and suites, and of the service given to all residents.

To experience the comforts of St. Laurent Towers firsthand, please call 613729-7711, or visit the website at homestead.ca to set up an appointment.

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The 2016 maximum rent increase is in HOW MUCH WILL YOUR RENT GO UP?

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IIT’S NOT A HUGE AMOUNT, BUT THE 2016 RENT HIKE is on the higher end of what we’ve seen in recent years. The maximum rent hike for 2016 has been decided: 2 per cent. That is the most a landlord can legally increase the rent in ypnexthome.ca 2016 – for most apartments.

Every year the provincial government sets the guideline for maximum rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index – which is based ypnexthome.ca on inflation – to a maximum of 2.5 per cent.

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The Provincial Government sees this as a way to keeping housing costs affordable. In 2015 the rent hike was 1.6 per cent. In 2014 it was .8 per cent, the lowest increase since 1975.

But not everyone will get the 2 per cent increase. Some landlords don’t raise the rent. Some landlords will have made capital investments in the property for which they can apply to the Landlord Tenant Board for an increase above the mark. And then there is the uncertainty those living in new buildings face. If you rent in a building first occupied in 1991 or later, there is no rent control. New condos, new apartment buildings, new triplexes, houses that have become rental properties since that time – none of these are covered by the renal increase guidelines. Though landlords may want to keep increases affordable to retain good tenants, there are no increase

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The need for INSURANCE

BY JAYSON SCH WA R Z LL M & ER N E ST WOO LLB

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 ypnexthome.ca 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 ypnexthome.ca when moving into a new place and many renters feel insurance is something they can do without. ypnexthome.ca

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

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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.

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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $999 • 2 Bedroom $1225 - 1 & 2 bedroom suites - Exercise facility with indoor pool/ sauna - Squash & tennis courts - Air conditioning

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Dishwashers Indoor parking Close to OC Transpo Walking distance to University of Ottawa

Call 613-693-1145 Montfort Manor 550 Lang's Road, Ottawa (Beside The Montfort Hospital) Starting at Bachelor $750 • 1 Bedroom $1,050 • 2 Bedroom - $1,180 -

Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites Private balconies Parquet flooring Laundry Exercise facility

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Lobby watch system Onsite management Underground parking Close to shopping, schools & transportation routes

Call 613-693-1127 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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Lancaster Apartments 324 Cambridge Street North, Ottawa Totally Renovated Bachelor Suites starting at $725 1 Bedroom Renovated Suites $950 -

Bachelor & 1 bedroom suites Upgraded suites available Incl. heat Walk to downtown, university & restaurants

Call 613-686-3737 Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau Bachelor starting at $575 1 Bedroom starting at $735 2 Bedroom starting at $790 - Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites - Utilities included - Laundry - Fridge & stove incl.

Call 819-307-4196

- Adjacent to the Gatineau National Park - Close to shopping, schools, hospitals & transportation routes - 5 minutes from CGEP

For rental inquiries at Lancaster Apartments please email us at lancaster@qresidential.ca and for Habitat du Lac Leamy at habitatdulacleamy@qresidential.ca

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Ottawa South & Kanata Rental Properties

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites & Townhomes

Rental Office Information 2209 Arch Street, Ottawa 613-733-4077

FROM $850/MONTH Great Amenities!

• Bright Spacious Suites • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Storage Lockers • Close to shopping and transportation

3 Bedroom Townhomes FROM $1,470/MONTH 6 Floorplans Available!

Rental Office Information 2 Tamara Way, Kanata 613-592-0548

• Rear Yard with Privacy Fencing • 5 Appliances • Attached Garages • Air Conditioning

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Executive Downtown Rental Suites

COME SEE OUR UPDATED AMENITY SPACE!

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites FROM $940/MONTH Heat & Water Included!

• Underground Parking • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Large Balconies • Recently Updated Fitness Room

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1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites FROM $1,125/MONTH Heat, Water & Hydro Included!

Rental Office Information 211 Wurtemburg Street 613-789-3805

• Underground Parking • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Air Conditioned Suites • Fitness Room & Sauna

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Living Made Easy in Ottawa M E RE N F O TH N

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ByWard Market SUSSEX HOUSE | 613 706 0391

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Steps to the U.S. Embassy, Parliament Buildings, National Gallery, shops and restaurants • Renovated suites available with granite countertops, new appliances, laminate flooring and air conditioning • Beautifully landscaped private resident courtyard •

1 & 2 BEDROOMS FROM

$1,350* 22 MURRAY STREET

CLARENDON LANES | 613 321 3773 1 BEDROOM PLUS DEN & 2 BEDROOMS FROM

• Granite countertops, solid maple

$1,450

*

cabinetry and air conditioning • Furnished, unfurnished or penthouse suites • Fitness room, rooftop terrace and more

20 & 24 YORK STREET

University of Ottawa THE RIVERSIDES | 613 706 4407 1 & 2 BEDROOMS FROM

$1,160* 1591 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

* Prices, promotions and suite availability subject to change.

Our rental suites are unfurnished unless otherwise indicated.

• Close to Rapid Transit, Rideau River, shopping, bicycle paths and Downtown • Comfortable suites with carpeting, ensuite storage and private balcony • Fitness room, hot tub, sauna, indoor and outdoor pool and more • Steps to schools, hospitals, restaurants and shops

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Unfurnished & Furnished Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites WA L K TO T H E B Y WA R D M A R K E T !

24 hour security On-site professional management Sauna and glass enclosed salt water swimming pool Beautiful terrace area with gas BBQs and patio furniture Fully equipped fitness room 24 hour main floor laundry facilities Controlled access indoor parking On-site medical clinic, pharmacy, hair salon, and restaurant OC Transportation at door

160 Chapel Street To arrange a viewing, please contact us at:

613.789.6000 or 160chapel@morguard.com OFFICE HOURS:

Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 10am – 2pm

160chapel.com

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DOWNTOWN

RENTAL CONDOS* Urban lifestyle in downtown Hull

• No more traffic • Plenty of neighbourhood restaurants • 15-second to 5-minute walk to your workplace

• Drugstore, grocery stores and shops nearby • No need for a car • Close to bicycle paths, museums, the ByWard Market and downtown Ottawa

Come visit our new rental condo models located at 45 St-Jacques Street in Gatineau!

lewe.ca 819 771-LEWE (5393) * Subject to a declaration of co-ownership

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Ottawa West

Live Large.... Affordably! in a Townhome at Pinecrest Heights 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes

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• Steps from O.C. Transpo, Schools & Shopping • Easy Access to Queensway

02409

• Spacious Designs • Freshly Decorated • Private Backyards

999

Includes Heat, Water & Parking

For Your Personal Appointment

613.828.9143

2734 Draper Ave., unit 1

Mon.: 2pm - 7pm Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 1pm - 5pm Fri.: 10am - 1pm

or email at pinecrestheights@yahoo.ca

For photos & virtual tours visit gsrentals.ca

Live Large.... Affordably! in a Suite at the Norberry Residences • Large, Renovated Suites • Indoor, Olympic-size Pool • Guest Room & On-site Store • Model suite HER BRO

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites

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695

from $

Includes Heat & Hot water

For Your Personal Appointment

NORBERRY

2660 Norberry Cres.

Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 7pm Fri. & Sat. 10am - 4pm Sun. Noon - 5pm

613.737.3617 or email at norberry@gsrentals.ca

For photos & virtual tours visit gsrentals.ca June 27 - July 11, 2015

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*On select suites

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Indulge in a Little Luxury...

Bona Vista

02386

Ottawa Central

171 Lees Avenue Downtown at Your Doorstep.

Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Theatre & Nightlife

LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Spacious & Bright - Well Appointed ■ Designer Touches - 3 Appliances ■

Excellent Amenities

■ Indoor

Pool - Whirlpool - Tennis Court Fully Equipped Exercise Room - Spacious laundry room

Building Services & Location ■ Controlled

■ Easy

■ Security

Lobby Access Patrolled Building

■ Adjacent

Access to Queensway to Transitway

Affordably Priced!

Phone:

613-565-8520

Fax:

613-565-6914

bonavistaapartments@hotmail.com

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www.bonaproperties.com

Downtown

ImperIal apartments 171 O’Connor Street

Bachelor

from

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from

2 Bedroom

from

849 1,099 1,199

$

$ $

INCLUDED IN RENT:

HEAT, HOT WATER, FROST FREE FRIDGE, & STOVE

For Details and Appointments Call Jadwiga

613-234-4907

02385

Convenient downtown location, walking distance to Parliament Hill, newly decorated. Easy to clean hardwood floors, spacious balconies, secure locker rooms, laundry facilities on each floor, indoor/outdoor parking, swimming pool, steps from OC Transpo service, video surveillance, quiet, well maintained building with two on-site superintendents and on-site administration office.

Weekdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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jswiecicka@glenview.ca

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www.glenview.ca June 27 - July 11, 2015

Ottawa West

Ottawa's Newest Hot Spot located in Westboro

Village

01367

PLAZA TOWERS 465 RICHMOND ROAD Spacious Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

2 BEDROOM SPECIAL FIRST MONTH'S RENT FREE*

INQUIRE ABOUT IMMEDIATE & FUTURE OCCUPANCY • All Utilities Included • Freshly Decorated Suites • Beautiful Parquet Flooring • Laundry & Storage Facilities • Outdoor Pool & Saunas • Bicycle & Party Rooms • Upper Deck or Covered Parking** Available • Hair Salon on Site • Security Patrolled and Camera Surveillance • Easy Access to the Western Parkway

Fantastic River Views **

• Close to OC Transpo & Shopping • Near walking trails, bicycle and blading paths

two bedroom

PLAZA TOWERS

* Immediate rentals only. On select suites; some conditions apply ** On select suites - North & West exposure.

Dependent upon availability

Property Management Inc.

June 27 - July 11, 2015

Weekdays: 8 am - 6:30 pm. Evenings & Weekends by Appointment

(613) 722-1834 www.frastell.com

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Ottawa Central

02215

OTTAWA’S

MOST SOUGHT AFTER

ADDRESSES

SUSSEX PLACE 100-110 Boteler Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• Utilities Included • Freshly Decorated Suites • Beautiful Views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills • Hardwood Floors & Central A/C • Sauna & Outdoor Pool • Laundry Facilities • On-Site Superintendent • Indoor Parking • Walking Distance to Rideau Centre & Market For more information please call

613•241•5115

475 LAURIER AVE. WEST 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

• Exclusive quiet residence located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa • Large units with separate storage room • Hardwood floors • Spacious kitchens/cabinets • Large balconies • Well-maintained building • Superintendent on site • Exercise/party rooms • Bike room • Laundry facilities For more information call

613•230•9777

TEN DRIVEWAY

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • Exclusive area • All the convenience of city living located in a quiet area next to the Rideau Canal • Spacious apartments with a beautiful panoramic city view • Hardwood floors, large kitchens, plenty of closet space, two bathrooms • Resident-superintendent, security cameras, after-hours emergency service, concierge For more information please call

613•236•7289

www.arnon.ca

*Some conditions apply

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June 27 - July 11, 2015

Ottawa East

" a w a t t O n i e m o H u o Y g n " Bringi OGILVIE TOWERS 1396 Ogilvie Rd., Blair and Ogilvie Gloucester Close to all Amenities!

Schools, Shopping & Recreational Facilities Call for current and fu ture vacancies

You'll Love Our Location!

Suites have been extensively renovated with great features $ including: Alcove Suites (399 sq. ft.) .................

809 $ 1 Bedroom Suites (557 sq. ft.) ......... 920

• Ceramic tiles in entry, eat-in kitchen and bath • Neutral carpet to suit any style of decoration and furniture

1 Bedroom Suites $ w/balcony (647 sq. ft.) ........................

1019 $ 2 Bedroom Suites (726 sq. ft.) ......... 1094 $ 2 Bedroom Suites (Large - 840 sq. ft.) .. 1189

• Freshly refinished and painted, reinsulated walls for even greater comfort • Light fixtures include ceiling fans • Fridge, stove, rangehood & dishwasher • State-of-the-art security building

2 Bedroom Suites $ w/balcony (819 sq. ft.) ........................

• Steps from the Silver City Entertainment District

1189 $ Townhouses ........................................ 1399

• 24 hour security

* See Office for details

June 27 - July 11, 2015

613.745.5252

ogilvietower@rogers.com www.bonaproperties.com

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OGILVIE TOWERS

02313

Fax:

Pkwy

613.745.1140

Oglive Road

Blair Rd.

Phone:

For more information or to view

Aviation

• Heat and hot water included, tenants only pay electricity

St. Laurent Bl vd

.

• Exercise room, sauna, hot tub, laundry room, parking

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cmhc

Canada’s national rental vacancy rate is stable WITH REGIONAL VARIATIONS

ACCORDING TO THE SPRING RENTAL MARKET SURVEY released recently

by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average vacancy rate for primary purpose-built apartments in Canada’s 35 major centres was 2.9 per cent in April 2015, compared to 2.7 per cent in April 2014. This difference is not statistically significant, indicating stability in the overall vacancy rate.

“The stability of the national vacancy rate is due to offsetting regional trends that reflect the negative impact of lower oil prices on rental demand leading to higher vacancy rates in oilproducing provinces, particularly Alberta and Saskatchewan,” said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre.

“However, vacancy rates decreased in most of the major centres of Ontario and British Columbia, reflecting stronger economic conditions. In ypnexthome.ca Ontario, improving employment conditions for young adults aged 15 to 24, a key source of rental demand, and a stable supply of rental units placed downward pressure on vacancy rates, while increased immigration to British Columbia, ypnexthome.ca another key source of rental demand, more-than-

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offset an increase in the province’s rental market supply.”

The census metropolitan areas (CMAs) with the lowest vacancy rates in April 2015 were Guelph (0.6 per cent), Victoria (1.2 per cent) and Vancouver (1.4 per cent). The CMAs with the highest vacancy rates were Moncton (8.8 per cent), Saint John (8.4 per cent), and Gatineau (6.2 per cent).

Average rent for a two-bedroom unit in Canada, including new and existing structures, was $949 in April 2015. Highest average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment was recorded in Vancouver ($1,345), followed by Calgary ($1,319) and Toronto ($1,269). Lowest average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment was recorded in Trois-Rivières ($571), followed by Saguenay ($583) and Sherbrooke ($607).

CMHC’s Rental Market Survey is conducted twice a year in April and October, to provide vacancy, availability and rent information on privately initiated structures in all centres with populations of 10,000 and more across Canada. Reports are released in June and December. Note that there are differences between the fall and spring surveys.

The spring survey covers apartment and row structures containing at least three rental units, and, unlike the fall survey, does not report information on: a) Smaller geographic zones within centres; b) Secondary rental market (rented condominium apartments, single detached, semi-detached, duplexes or accessory apartments).

Major centres are based on Statistics Canada Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with the exception of the Ottawa-Gatineau CMA, which is treated as two centres for Rental Market Survey purposes and Charlottetown, which is a Census Agglomeration (CA).

As Canada’s authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and information to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry.

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Ottawa Central

What A Deal!

Four Great One Bedroom Floorplans

Stylish Lobby

Air Conditioning Unit in Suite

Yearly Leases

Ottawa’s BestValue

DOWNTOWN

On-site Superintendent

Fitness Room

Secure, Affordable and Convenient

Laundry Room and Storage

Furnished Suites Available

from only

969

$

/month

Utilities Included

Rental Enquiries:

613.238.6783

www.arosaresidences.com

ANOTHER EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION

02255

WEST END

ASPEN TOWERS

2935 Richmond Road

Bachelor, One Bedroom or Two Bedroom

H.E. REINERT HOLDINGS CORP.

• Walk to Bayshore Shopping Centre • Spectacular view of Britannia Bay and Skyline • Laundry • On-site superintendent • Parking available • Utilities included

Call Now! 613.820.1548

Head Office:

613-238-6736

We b :

w w w. re i n e r t h o l d i n g s . c a Ottawa Central

LE QUAI D’ORSAY

NEWLY RENOVATED*

210 Somerset Street West

Bachelors & 1 Bedrooms Available BACHELOR

PROPERTIES

$759

BONA

02435

PRIME DOWNTOWN LOCATION...

Phone:

Bachelor available July 15, 2013

NON-RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM UNITS $950 TO $975 Contact our office for availability All + hydro **Indoor parking $100 + $50 remote deposit. **Outdoor parking $80. **When Available

613-234-1802

somersetmanor@rogers.com

Fax:

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*NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS LAMINATE FLOORS NEW ELECTRIC FURNACE WITH A/C NEW KITCHENS

$1,075

613-234-1802 www.bonaproperties.com

BONA PROPERTIES BRINGING YOU HOME IN OTTAWA! June 27 - July 11, 2015

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Ottawa Central

Kimberly Court Apartments in BELL’S

King Edward Apartments

CORNERS

in SANDY

HILL Bachelors

from $795

1 Bedroom

from $895

2 Bedrooms

from $1275

1 Bedrooms from 895 2 Bedrooms from $995 $

INCLUDES UTILITIES

• Freshly Decorated • Large/Bright Suites • Low Rise Building with Elevator

&

H EAT & H OT W ATER I NCLUDED

PARKING

• Adult Lifestyle • Quiet Neighbourhood • Walking Distance to all Amenities

• Freshly Decorated • Spacious Suites • Hardwood Floors

613-828-7991 or 613-232-8564 3800 Old Richmond Rd. (Corner of Kimberly) West End Location

Bell’s Corners

• Clean & Quiet Building • Steps to Ottawa U and the Byward Market

613-294-5860 or 613-232-8564

PARKVIEW M ANAGE M E N T

110 Stewart St. (Corner of King Edward)

Sandy Hill

02382

Ottawa West

02221

BARRHAVEN CENTREPOINTE BELLS CORNERS Spacious, Bright & Well Appointed

N MON O LAS TH’S T REQ REN UIRE T D

1 Bedroom Terrace 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhome • Parquet flooring/carpet (select locations) • 11⁄ 2 baths (select locations) • Stove & Fridge • Washer & Dryer Hook-ups • Close to schools, shopping & public transit

Starting at

44

876

$

For more information

613•823•8452

ext. 113 Carol Quinn, Marketing Agent www.nepeanhousing.ca

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

June 27 - July 11, 2015

Ottawa Central

02186

The Citadel

Desirable!

Irresistible!

ALWAYS NOW

169 Lees Avenue Minutes to Downtown Shopping, Dining and Nightlife!

Completely Renovated!

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Affordably Priced!

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Spacious Bright Suites

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Security Patrolled Building

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Walking distance to the University of Ottawa

Phone: * See Office for details

613-565-4444

thecitadel@rogers.com

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Fax:

613-565-8480

www.bonaproperties.com

Ottawa West

Panoramic view of Gatineau Hills 2 GREAT WEST END LOCATIONS

Adjacent to Ottawa River Parkway with access to bike paths & ski trails

THE PARK WEST 30 McEwen Avenue

01355

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites

June 27 - July 11, 2015

RIVER PARK TERRACE

70 McEwen Avenue

✔ Close to shopping malls, transitway and schools ✔ Bright and spacious suites in a well maintained, security patrolled building ✔ Amenities include outdoor pool, men’s & women’s saunas, party & hobby rooms Other features: Resident staff, covered parking, storage, laundry facilities, fitness facilities and more

30 McEwen Avenue

613-820-4202

Call for an appointment to view

Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

70 McEwen Avenue

613-820-4073 45

start your search here.

Whether you’re renting or buying, finding your next home has never been so easy.

Ottawa West

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100 MEDHURST DR, OFF WOODROFFE - 1 & 2 bdrms luxury suites. 3 appls, heating, a/c, hot tub, sauna. From $925/mo. Carling Realty Co. (613)725-3151

Ottawa West

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CRAIG HENRY SOUTH/BROCKINGTON - 3 Bedroom garden homes with or without garage, finished bsmt, 5 appls, some with f/p. Up to 2.5 baths.

From $1095 +utils. Call (613)725-3151

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Five things to do in your apartment NOW THAT IT’S SUMMER

BY JENNIFER BRAUN

IS IT JUST ME, OR IS EVERYTHING ACTUALLY BETTER IN THE SUMMER? Besides the obvious summer indulgences like a tan, ice cream and Frappuccinos, even non-summer related activities just seem more enjoyable. Family gatherings are more lively, shopping is more fun and, heck, even exercising is more enjoyable – or at least as enjoyable as it can get.

I also feel like the same applies to my rental. Not only can I do more in my rental now that it’s summer, but everything I do just seems better.

Like winter, summer is going to be over before you know it. Take advantage of it now and don’t miss out on these five things to do in your rental now that summer has finally arrived: 1. MAKE USE OF THE BALCONY: Having a balcony was a serious priority while hunting for a rental, but how many times do you actually get to use it? Make sure you use it every chance you get this summer by enjoying the little things on it like morning coffee and reading time.

2. DIY: Your Pinterest board is filled with cool DIY projects you never got around to doing this winter. Fortunately, they’re even more fun to do in the summer. Pick a project and get DIY crazy, ypnexthome.ca all while enjoying the fresh air from your open window and while catching afternoon sun rays (wearing that SPF, of course!).

3. ADD SOME COLOUR: The change of season always inspires the decorator in all of us, and ypnexthome.ca there’s no better time to brighten up your home

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than in the summer. Add some colour to your home with small changes like adding brightly coloured pillows, a summer tablecloth or by bringing fresh flowers into your home.

4. THROW A DINNER PARTY: Getting everyone in your home in the winter always feels like a hassle, so make it a point to invite people over for a dinner party this summer. Guests can keep their sandals on and the longer, sunnier days just feel more refreshing. Kill two birds with one stone and make it a barbecue so you can once again use your balcony.

5. USE THOSE AMENITIES: Your hard-earned rental dollars go into maintaining the amenities in your building, so make use of them. Spend some time poolside or take the time to relax on the shared patio. While you’re at it, be a good neighbour and catch up with your fellow tenants.

As fun as it is to do things inside your rental now that it’s summer, don’t forget to spend lots of time outside your rental as well. Discover your neighbourhood and check out new spots that will have you itching to hibernate once winter approaches. Happy summer!

JENNIFER BRAUN 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 ypnexthome.ca Jennifer on Twitter @justbejealous and find her blog at www.justbejealous.com

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