GTA Renters Guide - 22 Jul, 2017

JUL 22 - AUG 5, 2017 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 15, FREE

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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EXPLORING PARKDALE: OLD HOOD WITH A NEW STYLE

5 THINGS EVERY RENTER SHOULD KNOW

THE BEST NON-RENO RENOS FOR YOUR RENTAL

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Sheppard Centre Apartments Direct Indoor Access to Sheppard Subway Station 2, 4, 6 Forest Laneway

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GOLDENGATE APARTMENTS

85 Charolais Boulevard Steeles & Hurontario | Brampton

1790 Eglington Avenue East Victoria Park & Eglinton | Toronto

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites starting from $1,180

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites starting from $1,200

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• Spacious redecorated suites featuring central air-conditioning, large open kitchens, wood-designed vinyl and ceramic vinyl flooring with incredible views of greater Brampton

• Spacious suites featuring modern appliances, upgraded countertops, ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom

• Steps to Shoppers World, excellent schools, Brampton’s main transit terminal at Steeles and Hurontario

• Plenty of closets and cabinets for in-suite storage

• Private enclosed concrete balconies

• Family friendly • Minutes to highways 407, 410 and 401 • Steps to major shopping centres • 24/7 award winning Customer Service and Maintenance Call Centre

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DON MILLS & EGLINTON

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• Superbly maintained 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom suites • Overlooking the Humber River, Golf Course and parkland • TTC at your door and GO transit just a 5 minute walk away • Spacious balconies

• Laundry facilities • Swimming pool • 24 hour video surveillance system • Easy access to Hwys 401/400/409 and 427 • Utilities not included

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contents JUL 22 - AUG 5, 2017 | VOLUME 28 ISSUE 15

VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR, CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl SENIOR EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

ON THE COVER

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Oxford: Welcome home to

Sonia Bell Lydia McNutt CONTRIBUTORS

Jackie Marchildon Anne Marshall Chuck Resnick MEDIA CONSULTANT

Daniela Francia daniela.francia@ypnexthome.ca

Goldengate Apartments

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Editor's Notes

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Index

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What's Online

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Movers, Services & Classified

by Sohini Bhattacharya

28 Apartmentality

The perks of living alone

by Kathryn Kusyszyn

30 Inspiration Lazy days of summer

MORE +PHOTOS +VIDEOS +ADVICE +INSPIRATION +TRENDING

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Old 'hood with a new style

HOME SEARCH

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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Parkdale

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Anthony Majetic

The best non-reno renos for your rental unit

neighbourhood profiles

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MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

LOOK FOR THE CIRCLE

40 Renters’ Help

Five things every renter should do

by Elisa Krovblit

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Editor's Note

EXPLORING PARKDALE

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• • Elisa Krovblit Senior Editor Yellow Pages NextHome Email: elisa.krovblit@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @ElisaKrovblit

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City living CITY LIVING — some people love the

pace and crave it 24/7. That’s me. I know a lot of people prefer a quieter area, a slower pace, a suburban lifestyle — but I jokingly say that if I cannot walk to a store that’s open within five minutes, any time of the day or night, that I’ve left civilization.

For those who can’t leave the hustle and bustle behind, there really is something for everyone. Rental living isn’t one-size-fits-all. Shop around and you’ll find the vacancy ads as interesting as dating profiles.

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Some have flash — expensive finishes, lots of amenities, while others are more back-to-basics and pared back to work with smaller budgets. There are luxury penthouses with great views, small bachelors that provide just enough place for the necessities, and everything in between. You just have to find the right fit.

And we’re here to help.

This issue of Renters Guide we’ve got some great rental living advice, plus more on NextHome.ca, making it easy to make your move.

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NORTH NORTH YORKYORK TH’S

Seeley Estates

Keele & Sheppard • Large, freshly decorated suites • Parkland setting overlooking Downsview Dells Park • Four low-rise buildings set on your own street • Convenient to Hwys 401 & 400

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Advice | STYLE FILE

How to organize your small space

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By Clare Kumar

Choose space-saving products

In a small space there are often smaller appliances, so saving space in the fridge and freezer becomes even more important. I look for products that nest and compact, but I hadn’t thought about appliances that would help me do the same until I got to try the FoodSaver (foodsaver.com) vacuum sealer.

While helping you keep your food fresher longer also helps maximize your food storage space by removing air from packages. If you pre-freeze liquid items into uniform shapes in a storage container, you can get even more out of your storage space. I now have a fully stocked fridge with soups, vegetables, meats and fish, all of which I can see easily.

ARE YOU FEELING beaten by your small space? Have no fear. These savvy strategies will help you find space you didn’t know you had.

which stack and provide discrete yet spacious storage for a variety of lightweight items such as off-season hats and mitts, cooler bags and cleaning cloths.

Maximize space inside your closets

It’s important to make every inch of your valuable storage real estate count. Group like with like and place things in the closet closest to where they will be used. If space is really tight, sometimes it’s most efficient to group like shapes together. I chose a slim line laundry hamper from Neatfreak (neatfreak.com) to use in my foyer closet to contain awkward items such as a yoga mat, vacuum wand, wrapping paper rolls and my tennis racquet. Very sturdy Neatclips allow me to make use of the space above the hamper by hanging bags or boots from the top bar. I added coordinating bins on upper shelves

How to fit it all in one room

In one large room that must serve as kitchen, dining and living space, it can be challenging fit it all in. Getting clear on what you need to cook, eat and relax comfortably is important to guide your decisions. Two islands from IKEA (ikea.ca) expanded both the counter space and storage. A smaller footprint desk, also from IKEA, works well as a regular dining space for two. Simply moving the wheeled islands and using them as a buffet opens up more elegant dining for four. This tight design left ample space for two sofas in the living space, perfect for conversation.

Create an inspiring space

I’ve always believed that while the number one priority is to have furniture, storage spaces and tools that function well, it’s important to incorporate beauty. I visited Homesense (homesense.ca) and was able to find stunning furniture, accessories, carpets and curtains – all complementary to my design theme.

I scored gorgeous, small scale marble and gold metal coffee tables, an ivory and grey wool rug to soften the space and add warmth, and a curvylined condo-sized wood-edged sofa with a low enough profile to avoid compromising my view. I stacked an LED wax candle (that looks entirely real and has a four hour timer!) in a hurricane glass on top of a shiny gold box, to hide my black PVR. Here, fashion hides function!

Clare Kumar, founder of Streamlife (streamlife.ca) and co-creator of the Pliio (pliio.com ) line of organizing products, is a Productivity Coach and Professional Organizer. She speaks, coaches and consults on how to live with greater productivity and peace of mind.

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Home of the Carefree Lifestyle Village Gate West takes rental living to a whole new level. Residents enjoy clubstyle living and a vibrant social scene with a variety of fitness and entertainment amenities. Suites are brand new, modern and many offer spectacular views. Add the convenience of the Concert On-Call service, which ensures you receive prompt attention should anything go wrong, and you’ll never dream of renting anywhere else. There’s a suite here that’s right for you. Make the smart move to Village Gate West!

THE VILLAGE GATE WEST ADVANTAGE • Close to transit • 5 in-suite appliances • Party room with landscaped courtyard, BBQs, and outdoor play area • Fully appointed 24-hour gym • Large screen theatre • Entertainment/meeting lounge • Pet friendly • LEED Gold certified buildings

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Neighbourhood Profile

Parkdale

Old ‘hood with a new style

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Fast facts Average household income

$49,563

Family structure PARKDALE COMES AS CLOSE to

anyone’s definition of eclectic and historical as it can get. Located in the west end of Toronto’s Queen Street West corridor, this neighbourhood is bounded by Roncesvalles Ave. in the west, the Canadian Pacific rail line in the north end, Dufferin St. in the east, and hugged by the Gardiner Expressway to the south.

This neighbourhood was an A-list address to some of the wealthiest Victorians of their time. Dating back 136 years, today this primarily residential area is a vibrant and diverse community, and its popularity as a trendy neighbourhood is growing.

The area showcases a collective of artists, funky cafes, ethnic restaurants, quaint B&Bs, vintage galleries, farmer’s markets and one-of-a-kind shops. The community supports local revitalization projects like the Urban Garden Development Project, and the Westend Food Coop connecting local

farmers and suppliers to local eaters.

The area includes Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School, and the historical Parkdale Collegiate Institute.

Little parkettes, Sorauren Park and the West Lodge skate park are other amenities for area kids.

Parkdale is a bike-, foot- and transit-friendly neighbourhood with TTC streetcar stops every few hundred metres, connecting to the subway. The Gardiner Expressway and Lakeshore Blvd. are very easily accessed from here. There is a neighbourhood GO station, plus Billy Bishop Airport is fairly close by.

The area has been in transition, with an abundance of hipsters and independents moving in and taking things up a notch or two. Many of the old shops and mom’n’pop food stops are being replaced by trendy and more expensive options catering to the cool crowd.

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

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27%

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Own vs. rent

85% RENTERS

15% OWNERS

On tap

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ALEXANDER KEITH’S

Sohini Bhattacharya is a freelance writer for YP NextHome. She is also co-founder and managing partner of her freelance writing business, Allegoro Communications.

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The best non-reno renos for your rental unit

By Jackie Marchildon AS A RENTER, YOU’VE LIKELY HAD a moment or two when you wished you could make a big change to your rental unit — the countertops, the flooring — or, on a bad day, everything. But you also know you can’t make drastic changes, and you probably don’t really want to invest that much time and money into it.

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of options for renters that can help make big changes without the headache (and illegality) of renovating a rental.

Use contact paper Generic countertops are a staple in rental units but they are easy to change without renovations.

Contact paper comes in all kinds of

You can change your counters or even add a backsplash without painting or breaking the bank.

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Painting can be a pain, but it can have dramatic effects on a space. To mimic the look of a chair rail, paint two-tone walls — use a dark colour in the upper area and a lighter one in the lower section. create a bright, open-concept look.

For an even richer effect, you can paint the insides of the cupboards or use contact paper to liven it all up.

colours and designs and applying it can make a huge difference in the kitchen. You can change your counters or even add a backsplash without painting or breaking the bank.

Remove cupboard doors Most of the time we think we need to add things to make a big difference, but that’s not always true.

If you remove the doors of your kitchen cupboards, for example, you

Change light fixtures and switches Replacing boring light fixtures with new distinctive ones like chandeliers or pendant lamps can really alter the look of your unit. If your home feels dark, this helps in the obvious way of brightening the space up, but it also helps a rental feel more unique.

Check with your landlord before you play with anything electrical and you need to hire a professional. You can also change your light switch plates.

Replace the dull plastic ones with something fancy like gold or brightcoloured plates to create little pops of colour throughout your home.

Paint and hang mirrors Painting can be a pain, but it can have dramatic effects on a space. To mimic the look of a chair rail, paint two-tone walls — use a dark colour in the upper area and a lighter one in the lower section. If your wish is for spaciousness, paint a light colour and hang mirrors. Incorporating mirrors into your decor helps lighten up a space and they tend to look nice too.

Invest in a portable dishwasher and/or an island In spirit of creating more space (and keeping you sane if you feel like you’re always doing dishes), buy a portable dishwasher. Not only will it save you hours of dishwashing time, it’ll give you more counterspace! If you already have a dishwasher, and simply crave more counters, buy an island — it works as storage, a counter and a table.

Add smart storage If you wish you could build more closets in your house (or build a garage), find unique ways to store stuff. Ceiling hooks are a great way to hang big items like bikes and shelves can double as storage and decor.

Change the hardware A new showerhead can make a huge difference in the bathroom.

If you buy the right one, it’ll make you feel like you’ve renovated your shower and it’ll look nice and shiny. While you’re at it, see if you can change up your faucets and little drawer knobs too. These little changes yield big results.

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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SPACIOUS RENTAL SUITES & TOWNHOUSES 2911 Bayview Avenue • Private access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness facility and playground • Transit, groceries, restaurants & services nearby • 24-hour laundry rooms equipped with SmartCard technology • Expansive outdoor green space with walking trails & a children’s playground just for residents • Resident services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Secure property access

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Live in the desirable Yonge and St. Clair neighbourhood 44 Jackes Ave. & 33 Rosehill Ave. • Steps to transit, restaurants, shopping • Floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive city and park views • Outdoor swimming pool and tennis court • Saunas • Newly renovated party room • Fully equipped fitness centre • 24-hour laundry facilities • Professionally landscaped grounds and barbecue patio

416.639.1127 brettonplace.com

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Advice | APARTMENTALITY

The perks of LIVING ALONE

By Kathryn Kusyszyn

Other perks are privacy and the opportunity for full self-expression.

No one is present to cramp one’s style. Wandering the house in all manner of (un)dress is perfectly acceptable, as is ordering in at 3 a.m., having spontaneous dance parties, and leaving the dishes unwashed for days. This type of home is conducive to productivity, since there is no one around to get into long conversations with. The next Great Canadian novel is more likely to be written without the distraction of others.

When one does desire company, it is by choice. Eric Klinenberg, author of the book The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising appeal of Living Alone, found that people who lived alone spent more time with friends and neighbours than married couples.

Apparently so-called loners have the best of both worlds, quiet when they want it and company when they want it.

The benefit of guaranteed quiet at home is a welcome contrast

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to the outside world. Especially for introverts, who recharge by spending time alone, this living arrangement is desirable and potentially essential for their wellbeing. Home becomes an oasis, a place of restorative solitude.

A single inhabitant home can also be a castle. Knowing that everything is just where one left it (excepting mischievous pets), is a feature not available to multi-person households. It’s grounding and stabilizing. Not to mention that the last piece of cake is never eaten by someone else.

So if you think about it, for reasons of social health, peace of mind, selfexpression and creativity, solitary living is on the upswing. Virginia would certainly approve.

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TO HAVE A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN,

as famously championed by Virginia Woolf, is a necessity for a woman writer. In modern times, more women (and men), whether writers or not, are taking advantage of financial independence to enjoy the benefits of solitary living. In our overcrowded world, with incessant advertising, stimulation, and pollution of all sorts, living alone provides a sanctuary for the soul. It’s a respite for the individual who needs to recharge, with somewhat surprising social and creative implications.

Primary among the benefits of living alone is the freedom afforded to come and go as one likes, do as one pleases, and not answer to anyone. There is no need to deal with others’ preferences in the areas of music, food, decorating, entertainment, temperature and above all, cleanliness. Only one person’s mess to clean up, one person’s laundry, one person’s dishes… ah, heavenly!

Kathryn Kusyszyn is a health and lifestyle consultant in Victoria, BC. She loves sharing the benefits of holistic health through yoga, massage and nutrition, and is a long-time freelance writer. yogakat.ca

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Renovated suites, lobby, hallways, elevators, laundry facilities and fitness centre New lighting, ceramics, window coverings, hardwood flooring and dishwashers New bathrooms with marble finishes, new tubs, cabinets and fixtures New swimming pool and basketball half-court Perfectly located, steps from subway, shopping, restaurants and entertainment

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Lansdowne & Dupont MON.-FRI. 8 AM - 5 PM SAT. 10

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Advice | MOVING

Your new start can be someone else’s too

By Chuck Resnick

MOVING TO A NEW HOME is an

exciting and stressful time. Think: a new space, a different layout, a blank canvas!

But before you move into your new residence, you’ve got to move out of the old. You’ve got lots of stuff which means many boxes, which means lots of work. As they say about new beginnings: To make room for more, sometimes you’ve got to let things go.

In anticipation of the move, purge your belongings. There’s value in de-cluttering your home before you move. The process itself forces you to itemize and organize your belongings, which is always helpful before tackling moving day.

Take note of what your must-haves are, what will work in your new space and what you want to leave behind.

Know that when you hire a mover, you pay for space and time. Items for which you have no use or need, if packed, take up valuable space in the truck that could be used to carry something else. Also, the labour and effort of properly packing and carrying those items costs you time.

Don’t pay to transport something you don’t need.

Moving needn’t be expensive if you plan properly. Consumers can help subsidize the cost of hiring a professional mover by selling unwanted items like couches or furniture sets. Luckily for savvy savers, all it takes is a few keyboard clicks.

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For most, moving is an emotional time, in part because of the stress of packing but also because of the sentimentality of saying goodbye to a place they lived. websites or social media platforms to help spread the word, and watch how quickly your goods get sold.

Prefer the old fashioned way? Spread the message that you’re selling some items by word-of-mouth or putting up posters in your neighbourhood or community bulletin boards.

A rewarding alternative to selling your items is donating them. Find a home for those belongings by giving them to people in need. Donate your comforters and couches to your local women’s shelter. That old office desk you were going to leave behind could be someone else’s place of inspiration. That old jacket you haven’t worn in years, could keep someone else warm. Across the country there are shelters in need of donations.

Other alternatives could be donating to favourite charities and local furniture banks. Give someone else a fresh start from belongings that don’t make the cut for your new space.

For most, moving is an emotional time, in part because of the stress of packing but also because of the sentimentality of saying goodbye to a place in which you’ve lived and created memories.

De-cluttering your home before a big move is valuable. Not only does it help with packing efficiency which lends to it being financially helpful, but it also helps with the emotional stress of moving out and moving on.

De-cluttering helps start the process of “goodbye” to get you ready for all those “hellos” in your new neighbourhood.

Chuck Resnick is Vice-President Marketing & Operations, Two Men And A Truck – Canada, a division of Herity.

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NORTH YORK G.T.ATH’S

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647.503.2375 65 Wynford Heights Cres.

647.493.0340

• Brand new fitness facility with all new equipment • Indoor pool* • Air conditioning* • Exceptional customer service • Oversized suites with spectacular city & ravine views • Easy access to DVP and 401 • Close to the Science Centre and IMAX theatre • Convenient rental payment options via Pre-Authorized Payments or Online Banking

ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM SUITES STARTING FROM

1350

$

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• Newly-built one bedroom ground-floor suites • Stainless steel appliances • Hardwood floors • Window blinds • Open-concept design • Regular and wheelchair accessible available

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• Minutes to Square One Shopping Centre, YMCA, Public Library and movie theatres • On-site tuck-shop and children’s playground • Convenient rental payment options via Pre-Authorized Payments or Online Banking

• Easy access to 410, 427, and 409 • Schools and parks nearby • In-suite storage • Close to Humber College • Convenient rental payment options via Pre-Authorized Payments or Online Banking

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Live Your Lifestyle at Kaneff ONE & TWO BEDROOMS FROM

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Advice | RENTERS’ HELP

Five things every renter should do

By Elisa Krovblit YOU’RE A RENTER and you appreciate the lifestyle. Ask any homeowner who has received an unexpected roof repair bill, or had to call a plumber – or had to move to accept a job offer – and you’ll appreciate it even more – especially all of you “all inclusive” renters. Have you heard the news about hydro prices these days? Or do you enjoy your luxury of not having to pay attention to that issue.

But rental living has a few demands that can be easily met by every resident, ensuring that their rental experience should be nothing but maintenance-free and smooth sailing.

1. Understand your lease

You signed it and you’re bound by it. Whenever you’re about to sign a contract – and yes, your lease is a legally binding contract – read it and make sure you understand it. If there is anything you don’t agree with, ask.

If there is any wrong information, have it corrected. Leases can be negotiated, changed and rewritten.

Once it’s signed, those are the rules.

2. Know your rights

Each province and territory has its own set of rental rules, and there will be a landlord and tenant board or government office that enforces them. Know how to access them and understand the basics. If anything in your lease contradicts the rental law, the rental law overrules. If you have issues during your tenancy, these are a great place to start to find out what your rights are and how to resolve them. You’ll also need to know how your deposits work and how to give proper notice. If you do these incorrectly, you might find yourself on the hook for a lot of money you weren’t expecting to spend.

3. Rental insurance

A lot of renters are under the misinformed impression that the 40

landlord has you covered. The landlord has insurance, but it’s coverage for the building – literally the structure, mechanicals and the common areas. You need tenant’s insurance to cover your personal belongings. Imagine if you had to replace everything you own at once.

Clothes, furniture, electronics and kitchenware. Imagine a pipe bursts and destroys much of what’s in its path. And it’s not just property loss or damage, if there is a fire and you’re displaced, your insurance will help cover that. If a visitor has an accident in your premises, insurance foots the lawsuit bill. Rental insurance is quite inexpensive. Many leases stipulate you must have it, but even if it’s not mandatory, it’s not a good idea to skip it.

4. Check your credit

If you’re thinking about moving – now or in the future – keep an eye on your credit. You’re going to have a bit of trouble moving with bad credit since most landlords now do a

credit check as part of the application process. If you pay bills late, try to break the habit. See what’s on your credit report and try working to repair it. Plus, sometimes mistakes are made. You don’t want a mistake to cost you a rental opportunity – or any opportunity for that matter!

5. Laundry

In-suite laundry is becoming much more common, especially in upscale, newly renovated or new buildings.

But if you don’t have it in your suite, make sure you’re laundry-room ready. Get a bundle buggy or laundry cart to store your soap and make transporting loads to and from the laundry room much easier. (Bundle buggies are great for taking stuff to and from the car, too). Keep a stock of supplies and get into the habit of reloading your card or replenishing your stash of quarters after each laundry day. That way you’re not scrounging and scrambling if you need to do an emergency load or want a last-minute outfit.

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CAWTHRA&LAKESHORE 1110 CAVEN STREET

ADVENTURE • Well maintained & immaculately clean building • Freshly painted hallways with new carpet • Spacious one & two bedroom apartments • Large ensuite storage • Suites freshly painted • Hardwood floors redone to a high gloss • Large spacious balconies • Entry card access system

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Advice | APARTMENTALITY

Need a little luck to find that perfect home?

By Elisa Krovblit

WANT TO LIVE AT lucky number

seven? Would you ever live on the 13th floor? How superstitious are you, and how much would it affect your next apartment?

4 Unlucky: Tetraphobia. In Chinese it sounds like the word for death so 4, and any number with a digit of 4 is to be avoided: 40, 444, 441. Numerous buildings exclude the fourth floor and some even a room number 4.

7 Lucky: Whether it’s the number of days it took the divine to create the world or the fact that 7 is a number that repeats itself in many obvious ways – 7 seas, 7 colours in the rainbow’s spectrum, 7 notes on the scale – it’s everyone’s lucky number.

8 Lucky: An auspicious number in Chinese culture, 8 is considered to be the luckiest number.

9 Unlucky: In Japanese, 9 sounds like the word for torture or suffering and is to be avoided.

13 Unlucky: Triskaidekaphobia or the fear of the number 13 has long been a superstition. Whether it stems from The Last Supper in the Christian faith or from Viking lore, we’ll never know – but it’s among the most famous superstitions, enough so that most buildings don’t offer a 13th floor.

17 Unlucky: In Italy, 17 is not a welcome number. The Roman numeral for 17 – XVII – is an anagram for VIXI – a term implying you’re dead, similar to the term RIP (Rest In Peace). You don’t want your address denoting you’re dead.

18 Lucky: In Hebrew, the same digits are used for letters and numbers, so every word can be read as a number.

The digits for 18 are read as the word “life,” which is invested with a belief of luck, especially luck to live a long life.

666 Evil: From the book of Revelations, John The Apostle’s reference to “The number of the beast” (chapter 13) is associated with Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia.

Though in Chinese culture, the pronunciation of 666 sounds like “things going smoothly,” so the number is favourable.

There are other superstitions and signs of luck in real estate, beyond renting a home with a yard full of 4-leaf clovers on St. Patrick’s Day, so may luck be with you finding that new apartment!

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2 bedroom apartments

08325

Features: Well maintained quiet building Broadloom Full laundry facilities Saunas, exercise room Tennis Tot lot Indoor outdoor play areas Across the street from school, shops, Ajax Rec Centre and Rouge Valley Hospital

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A Brand New Rental Community in Downtown Ajax!

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1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments

$1020

08371

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RE N N OW TI N G NEWMARKET’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER RENTAL ADDRESS IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN’S DINING, TRANSIT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT PROPERTY & COMMUNITY FEATURES:

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Finances and building the love nest WITH NEARLY ONE QUARTER of

weddings occurring in the month of August, planning is no doubt in full swing. Likely all the major decisions will have been made by now – venue, wedding party and menu.

But wait! Has the happy couple discussed their finances yet?

Finances are one of the major causes for marriage problems – and unfortunately, one of the primary reasons for divorce (an estimated 60 per cent of Canadians cite money related conflict as the number one reason for divorce).

The reason for this is likely the differences in spending habits and a general lack of communication about things such as debt and credit history.

According to a recent survey from TransUnion, one of Canada’s leading credit reporting companies, the majority of Canadian couples (86 per cent) are familiar with their spouse/ partner’s credit history.

Canadians earning less than $40,000 annually are significantly less likely to know their spouse or partner’s credit history. Meanwhile, younger Canadians (age 18 to 24) are significantly more likely to be unfamiliar with their spouse or partner’s credit history. Financial experts say couples should carefully explore topics such as income imbalances, debt and savings before tying the knot. But often, these topics are ignored because they can be difficult to discuss. The question is, really: How do you know if you’re really credit compatible?

Heather Battison, vice-president, TransUnion Consumer Division, shares some “watch-outs” for couples heading to the altar: 1. Surprises are not always good.

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about current debts and expenses you both have can eliminate any surprises when it comes time to finance a larger purchase.

2. That diamond ring may have to wait. Lenders focus primarily on credit when determining the conditions of your borrowing allowance. Couples with lower credit could receive higher interest rates or even be rejected for loans.

3. Credit scores don’t marry up.

Married life brings shared financial responsibilities that can make it difficult to keep credit histories completely separate. Your credit may be excellent, but you can expect some challenges if you marry someone with bad credit.

When jointly applying for credit, the lower score can dictate the rate and terms you’re offered.

4. Discuss debt before marriage.

Like marriage, your combined debt is a contract. A person’s credit history can affect everything from getting a mortgage to qualifying for professional licensing and even getting the best rate on car insurance. To avoid unexpected marital stress, couples should fully disclose their credit histories prior to tying the knot. While a variety of circumstances can lead to a poor credit history, bad credit can also be a sign of underlying problems handling money.

5. Talk about it. The majority (83 per cent) of Canadian couples talk to their spouse or partner at least twice a year with more than six-in-10 talking at least once a month about their debt. “We talk hypothetically a lot to ensure that we are properly planning for both

unexpected money coming in (such as a bonus) or if we have a housing improvement (or need an urgent upgrade) and how we can plan for this accordingly,” say Lindsay and Kipp from Toronto.

Openly discussing finances with your partner is the best way to prevent future disagreements or unwelcome surprises. Don’t forget to review your credit report.

TransUnion recommends couples do this at least once a year.

6. Prepare to build a love nest. Be sure that your budgeting tactics and financial goals are aligned before marriage. “We set aside time each month to talk about the finances and both have input into how we are managing our money,” say Lindsay and Kipp.

TransUnion suggests that couples assign responsibilities to each partner to help manage the budget as one person should not completely own the family’s financial system.

Battison explains that while talking money isn’t always the most comfortable thing for some people, it can pave the way to a happier (and more prosperous!) future together.

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