Hamilton Renters Guide - 13 Apr., 2013

April 13 - 27, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 08

Brantford-Hamilton-Niagara Edition

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PROPERTY NAME

MAIN INTERSECTION

285 Dundurn Street

DUNDURN COURT

Close to convenience store, local bus routes and Hwy access. Free outdoor parking

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75 Mericourt

WHITNEY COURT

Close to McMaster University, local shopping and all major bus routes.

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126 Charlton Avenue West

CANADIANA

Close to Jackson Sq. Local bus service and shopping

20 Erie Ave

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Near Main & Wentworth The Grand is located near Lackner Centre, Ottawa River Centre, Stanley Park Mall, Stanley Park Conservation Area and many parks. Easy access to major highways and transit.

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Indian Road, Kitchener

GRAND APTS.

85 Barlake Ave

WEDGEWOOD

2641 King Street East

CENTENNIAL COURT

Quick highway access.

Close to amenities

GLEN VALLEY

Located just minutes away from the Lime ridge Mall and Eastgate Square. Backs onto a group of beautiful parks including King's Forest Park, Mohawk's Sports Park and Upper King's Forest Park

7 Catherine Street North

NORWICH

Minutes from McMaster University and the McMaster University Medical Center.

Quick and easy access to the 403 and QEW for commuters or travellers

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872 Upper Gage Ave

GAGE MANOR

Excellent location, close to transit, local stores, banks and easy access to Linc.

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123 Charlton Avenue East

OAKLAND 1

Close to the Hamilton Go Station, local shops and Jackson Sq.

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70 Jerome Crescent

BEL GAL

Great location, close to shopping, Hwy access and Bus routes.

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1928 Main Street W.

WEST MOUNT

Close to McMaster University, local bus service and shopping.

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644 Main Street West

BEVERLY HILLS

Beautiful building with Easy Hwy access, Close to Westdale village and local shopping.

420 Greenhill Avenue

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CHEDOKE

1,2 & 3 bedrooms available

MOUNTAIN PARK 1 & 2 bedroom available 8 East 36th Street

760 Mohawk Road West

Close to schools, transit, parks, hospital.

Close to walking trails, shopping and local bus service.

1.877.469.4891

UPPER JAMES

1 & 2 bedrooms available 631-633 Upper James Street

Close to Local shopping, Malls and all public transport.

1.877.469.5244 Visit us online at

1.877.469.5237

WESTMOUNT

2 & 3 bedrooms available 1928 Main Street West

Close to 403, bus routes and local shopping

1.877.469.4882

www.effortrentals.ca

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KENSINGTON

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms 115 Main Street East

FONTAINEBLEAU 1, 2 & 3 bedroom available 121 Hunter Street

Down town core location, walking distance to the Go Station, Jackson Sq. and all local bus services.

Walking distance to Jackson Sq. and city hall

1.877.469.5231

877.469.5005

WESTPARK

OAKLAND 1

1 & 2 bedroom available 1760 Main Street West

Close to McMaster University, major shopping and local bus routes.

1.866.454.1849

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1 bedroom apts. available 123 Charlton Av. E.

Nr. John St. Bus Routes and walking distance to Jackson Sq.

877.469.4964

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apartments townhouses Spacious & Sparkling Clean Units, Near Bus Routes & Amenities and the Red Hill Parkway

Kings Forest Manor

288 Mount Albion Rd. | 905-578-5488 - Building Super Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kently Towers

Hamilton's

543 Queenston Rd. | 905-561-1239 - Building Super Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences including Eastgate Mall, and bus routes.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Place

6 Kingswood Place | 905-387-0848 - Building Super Your family will enjoy the spacious layout, complete with clean appliances. Steps away from grocery store, bus routes, schools and Glendale Golf Course. Very convenient!

Two and Three Bedroom Townhomes

www.desantis.com email: info@desantis.com

Head Office: 905-777-0252

Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home!

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The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253

Main & Bay

Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675

Main & Bay

Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553

Main & Bay

Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373

Bay & Charlton

The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371

Main & Queen

Savaria & Pannonia Towers - 145 & 165 Queen St. South – 905 570 8691

Bay & King

The Marketeer & Villager - 150 & 160 Market St. – 905 529 9401

Main & John

Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414

John & Burlington

Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994

Main & Nash

The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361

BRANTFORD

West & Fairview

Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867

Fairview & North Park

Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596

Fairview & North Park

North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596

Plains & King

Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456

Lakeshore & Brant

The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431

Lakeshore & Brant

The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427

Queen Mary & Rebecca

Park Terrace I, II, III - 199, 187, 189 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300

Navy & Randall

Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859

Speers & Kerr

The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342

Lakeshore & Dixie

Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way I – 3480 Havenwood Dr. – 905 629 7941

Dixie & Bloor

Pacific Way II – 1485 Williamsport Dr. – 905 629 7941

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Landmark Apt. -2493 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 255 4559

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246

ETOBICOKE

MISSISSAUGA

OKVILLE

HAMILTON

John & Charlton

BURLINGTON

BUILDING DIRECTORY

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

Visit our new website to view our virtual tours and apply online!

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H O M E S T E A D . C A

H O M E S T E A D . C A

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

HOMESTEAD.CA Bay 200 Apartments 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms • Modern & spacious suites • Penthouses with sunken living room • Indoor pool, sauna, squash court, gym • Outdoor deck with BBQ

Bay St.

Queen St.

HAMILTON

Hunter St.

Robinson St.

• Close to GO station • Laundry facilities • Controlled access

200 Bay Street South Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017 The Villager 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms

Market St Bay St

Queen St

HAMILTON

Main St E

• Newly renovated • Walking distance to public transit, Copps Coliseum, Hess Village and more • Laundry facilities

• Controlled access • Exercise room • On-site staff

160 Market Street Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017 Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

Visit our new website to view our virtual tours and apply online!

Be on the lookout for our new signs!

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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

HOMESTEAD.CA The Villa Marie Community

Young

Bachelor 1 Bedrooms

John St

HAMILTON 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

• Spacious suites • Location by HSR and GO Station • Laundry facilities • Controlled access

Forest

• Offers clean, quiet living in fully renovated, suites at an excellent price • Visit our friendly, on-site staff at the office located at 57 Forest Ave.

43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St. & 151 Hughson St S Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017

Savaria & Pannonia Towers Bachelor 1 Bedrooms

Queen St.

HAMILTON 2 Bedrooms

• Spacious suites • Controlled entry • Laundry facilities

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

905-523-7017 Payment Plans Available!

Visit our new website to view our virtual tours and apply online!

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Robinson St.

• Includes heat & hot water

145 & 165 Queen Street South

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Bay St.

Hunter St.

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2 Great Reasons to move here!

• 1st month FREE * • Downtown’s Best Rental Value 1 BDRM from $720 • 2 BDRMS from $820 • 3 BDRMS from $995 Includes heat, hydro & water

• Start the Week off Right with free Breakfast in the lobby every Monday • Across from McLaren Park with playground, splashpad and basketball court • Bus stop at the corner • Walk to Jackson Square Mall, Farmer’s Market, Public Library • Renovated lobby GYM COMING • Overnight security patrol SOON! • On-site Laundry Room *For qualified prospects. Must move in by December 31, 2012.

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Camelot

TOWERS

WEST HAMILTON Live in Hamilton and work in the GTA • Walk to school and the Hospital • Bus stop at your door • Mature treed setting • Large bedrooms, suitable for roommates • Outdoor pool • GO bus stop at our front door • Easy access to Highway 403

Main St. W. Exit

Longwood

Camelot Towers

McMaster University Hospital

McMaster Innovation Park + Research Centre

Main St. W. 403 Entry from Main

Hwy 403 403 West Ramp

Aberdeen

403 East Ramp

* applicable to all new approved application

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JR 1, 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS

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905-522-5246 or 905-528-6922 avcanmanagement.com Proudly Managing for Over 40 Years

Hamilton 01537

townhomes 515 Queen Victoria Drive

• Easy access to the Linc.

Call

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pROpERty ManaGEMEnt sIncE 1981

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www. gumieroholdings.com

GUMIERO hOldInGs

2, 3 & 4 BEdROOM $ townhomes from 970

140 Wellington Street South

info@gumieroholdings.com

905.561.8000 April 13 - 27, 2013

Jr. 1, 1 & 2 BEdROOM

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• Clean & secure building • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-529-2616

Eastgate square 70 Glenburn Court spacious 1, 2 & $ from 699 3 bedrooms • Close to all amenities • Wheelchair accessible Call

905-561-6352 caledonia 130 Argyle Street North

1 & 2 BEdROOM

from

620

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• Easy access to the Linc.

• Wheelchair accessible Call

905-765-0895 grimsby 1 & 3 Slessor Blvd.

bachelor 1, 2 & $ from 603 3 BEdROOM • Clean & secure • Wheelchair accessible Call Please say you saw it in Renters Guide!

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Hamilton

Incredible Value

The Newly Renovated

IDEAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION

Walk to GO Station, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants.

Renaissance TOWERS

On the Bus Route!

1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from Main floor space for lease $300/Mth ideal for accountant

01505

• Individually Controlled Heat • Freshly Painted • Secured Entry • Newly Carpeted • Large Balconies • New Appliances *Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, dining room & washroom

660 $ 770 $

All utilities included

100 Ferguson Ave. S., Hamilton Ferguson @ Hunter Call

905.527.2626 Open 7 Days a Week & Evenings.

suenicholson@live.ca

For rental Inquiries please email: Hamilton

• prime downtown location

• free parking

• suitable for professionals

• laundry facilities on-site

• walking distance to GO station, buses or shopping • clean building • quiet tree-lined neighbourhood

• controlled access

• included heat, hot water, hydro extra • blinds included • storage lockers

One Bedroom From

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Rental office located at

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April 13 - 27, 2013

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Hunter St. Bold St.

McNab St.

01524

905-527-8893

Main St. W. Bay St.

Call

Caroline St.

Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10 am - 3 pm Wed 10 am - 7 pm • Thurs 10 am - 5pm

King St. W.

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47 Bold Street, Unit 1

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hen it comes to rental accommodations, it’s important to be as diligent as possible to make sure you have a good experience from start to finish.

If possible, speak to current tenants and ask about their experience. If you’re shown a model, ask to view the actual suite where you’ll be living so you can check out the view and get a sense of exactly what you’re getting beforehand so there are no surprises.

While you’re renting, know your rights. Tenants are not responsible for normal wear and tear on the premises during the tenancy. The landlord is responsible for general upkeep, including wear and tear.

You should be asked to fill out an Inspection Worksheet when you move in, which the landlord will sign. This is an important document to keep on hand for moving day. Consider taking photographs if there are damaged areas, or bring a video camera if you have one and tape the inspection. A little diligence now ensures peace of mind for later.

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n 1997 I moved into what I still consider my favourite apartment of all time. The rent was low and the space was huge. It had soaring ceilings, pine plank flooring and a distinctive architectural flair. Living my dream, I was a writer living in a gorgeous apartment in the heart of the city.

In 1999 an amazing opportunity arose. I would be able to move to Costa Rica – just me, my laptop and a beach. How could I say no? But how could I give up my apartment? I’d only be gone six months, but six months of rental payments on top of the expenses of traveling wasn’t feasible.

Thank goodness for subletting. It wasn’t easy, especially in the days before Facebook and Twitter, but I put the word out and I found someone through a friend – he was the perfect fit. With my friend’s glowing recommendation I felt comfortable leaving him with all my worldly belongings and my beautiful apartment. Of course I’d still need my landlord’s approval. He was receptive to the idea, ran a background check and approved.

My subletter and I wrote up a contract about obligations for rent and duration of time – agreeing on what would happen if there were any damages to my belongings or the property. I went on the journey of a lifetime without worry. When I came back he’d found a perfect new place and moved on.

With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place, I hope it will be your favourite apartment ever! Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

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hamilton Effort Trust - Various Central and West Hamilton Locations

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Effort Trust - Various East Hamilton and Stoney Creek Locations

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Effort Trust - Various Locations Hamilton Mountain

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Kingswood Place-6 Kingswood Drive

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Kings Forest Manor-288 Mount Albion Rd.

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Kently Towers-543 Queenston Rd.

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Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations

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Homestead Land Holdings Limited - 200 Bay St., 160 Market St.

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Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations

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Greenwin - 181 John St.

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Camelot Towers

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First Place

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Greenwin - 181 John St.

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Medallion Corporation - 235 Rebecca St.

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Mt. Albion & King - 15 Albright & 15 Nicklaus

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Briarfield Apartments-33 & 44 Berkley Drive

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Garden Terrace Apartments - 24 Ida Street

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Panoramic Properties - 196 Cushman Road

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renters’help

Go Green in your apartment

By Jane Herman

L

iving in an apartment instead of a house, is an environmentally friendly use of space and resources. Many of today’s rental buildings have been updated with energy-efficient windows, furnaces, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures. But it’s up to you to do your part to reduce energy use wherever possible and conserve precious resources like water.

save energy and save Money: Use fans during the summer to keep air circulating through your apartment.

Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents, which use 75 per cent less energy and last longer.

Bring your own reusable bags to the store when you shop. Make a habit of carrying a small one in your handbag or leave a few in your car.

Use a cloth instead of paper towels and napkins.

Use covered storage ware and cookware in the kitchen instead of aluminum foil and disposable pans.

Break the habit of using plastic cutlery, paper plates and cups and invest in a washable set of plastic ware for parties, picnics and on the balcony.

Avoid pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, individually wrapped snacks, juice boxes and single-serving snacks, which are the cause of most of the litter that degrades our parks and public spaces. Invest in a set of reusable mesh fruit and vegetable bags that you can use for shopping and home storage.

Turn off all lights, unplug appliances and electronics, or use a power bar when not in use, at night or when you leave your apartment. Electronic devices that have transformers or“instant on”features are known as“power vampires”because they draw power even when turned off. Home entertainment centres and computers can use as much power as your refrigerator even when not in use.

Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine wash clothes goes to heating the water.

Dry some of your laundry on a drying rack to save the energy used during machine drying.

Keep the heat in during winter by drawing your drapes or window coverings during the day. In summer, keeping the windows covered will help to keep your apartment cooler.

Make your own cleaning supplies: Making your own cleaning products saves money, time and packaging and dramatically improves your indoor air quality.

Clean the condenser coils on the back of your fridge at least once a year.

Pure soap, baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, borax (washing soda) and a coarse scrubbing sponge can take care of most household cleaning needs. Be sure to purchase a couple of refillable spray bottles from the hardware store.

conserve water: When doing laundry, adjust the machine setting to the size of the load.

Report any leaky faucets to your property manager. The city has to treat water with chemicals and use energy to pump it back to you.

For an all-purpose cleaner, use a mixture of ½ tsp. washing soda, ¼ tsp. liquid soap, and 2 cups hot tap water.

Take shorter showers.

coMpost and recycle: In most cities, apartments send way too much garbage to landfills. Learn what can be recycled in your municipality and commit to making recycling a regular habit. In Toronto that includes everything from egg cartons to tetra paks, styrofoam trays and plastic containers. Properly dispose of used furniture, electronics, clothing and household items, batteries as directed by your community.

Never let the water run when brushing your teeth: fill up a small cup of water instead.

When washing dishes, fill up the sink with soapy water and immerse your dishes. Set on a drying rack, then rinse, instead of letting the water run continuously while you wash and rinse each dish. If you have a dishwasher, run it only when full.

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Banish plastic water Bottles, disposaBle iteMs and excess packaging: Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator instead of running the water until it gets cold.

Use a reusable water bottle for water and a travel mug for coffee.

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A good natural glass cleaner can be made by mixing ¼ tsp. liquid detergent, 3 tbs. vinegar and 2 cups water in a spray bottle.

Walk, cycle, take public transportation or use a shared vehicle to help reduce the number of cars on the roads. Just a few small changes in your lifestyle can make a big difference in the quality of the environment for everyone.

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides TheRentersGuide.ca communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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Hamilton 03840

Senior Housing 1100 Limeridge Road East

25 Lynden Road, Dundas

• Fabulous Senior Apartment

• Very sought after Senior’s Apartment • On a major bus route • Not far from University Plaza • Very quiet location right off the rail trail • Garden like setting

• On a major bus route • Close to shopping • Secure building • Central Air A Must See!

1 Bedrooms $763 inclusive (Heat and Hydro)

1 Bedrooms $745 + Hydro

Many great locations to choose from

To view call Laurie Ward at 905-546-2424 Ext.7874 or 289-921-7368 Hamilton

Vittoria Apartments

600 $ 2 Bedroom 700 $ 3 Bedroom 900 1 Bedroom

$

+ hydro + hydro + hydro

Tenants that honour a 1 year lease agreement will get a

13th month

frEE rent!

*Some conditions apply, please ask for details

Features: • Clean apartment in modern building • Large balconies with view • Shopping nearby & on bus route • Security monitored premises • New private underground parking available • Quick access to QEW & Niagara

Call

02467

221 Melvin Ave., Hamilton (Parkdale/Barton)

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905.545.0244 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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Hamilton

AFFORDABLY PRiceD quality family living in hamilton

Bachelors 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

580 $ from 680 $ from 780 from

$

• WE OFFER A CLEAN, WELL-MAINTAINED, SECURE HOME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY • LARGE FINISHED SUITES • ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING

• BESIDE PARK

King St. E.

Charlton Ave. E.

Wellington St. S.

Forest Ave.

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• VIDEO CAMERAS AT DOORS & DOOR FOBS FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY

John St. South

• LAUNDRY ON SITE

Main St. E.

Claremo nt A c ce

James St. South

• FAMILY SURROUNDINGS

cALL TODAY!

Wellington St.

• BASE OF THE MOUNTAIN

Victoria Ave. W.

• ON-SITE MANAGEMENT

St. Joseph's Hospital

195 wellington st. s.

email: 195wellingtonsite@medallioncorp.com

www.medallioncorp.com

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522.7599 Hamilton

CONDOMINIUM LIVING! 2-bEDroom unit:

795

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per month plus hydro

3-bEDroom unit:

15 Albright

& 15

nicklAus

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per month plus hydro Lifestyle choice is important to many of us and these buildings offer many amenities. Spend the summer in the gazebo, watch the kids in the playground or cool off in the pool; stroll around the landscaped lawns or under a shade tree. Major building renovations undertaken over the past three years. Top quality found in this family-oriented condominium complex offering various suites -some in a unique two storey design.

COMMUNITY FEATURES: Highway Access, Grocery / Supermarket, Pharmacy, Movie / Theatre, Elementary School, Middle School, Daycare Center PLUS: Tenants pay personal use hydro only, Seasonal Pool, Exercise room, Dishwasher, Controlled Access

Contact us at the following email addresses: nicklaus@shaw.ca or albright1@shaw.ca

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Hamilton

129 Bold Street Hamilton Clean & Spacious

LARGE 2 BEDROOMS

Centrally located near St. Joe’s Hospital.

Juniors $670 + Hydro 1 Bedrooms $770 + Hydro 2 Bedrooms $870 + Hydro Parking $30 For rental InquIrIes please call 905-920-8810

$745

✔ OnLy $250 DEpOSit!

01693

Hamilton

01606

Your complete rental source.

all utilities included!

– heat, hydro, parking & water

✔ Super convenient location ✔ Breathtaking views of Lake or Escarpment ✔ Convenient location – only 850 steps to Eastgate Mall, Lake Ave. Elementary School & Riverdale Rec. Centre

40 gRAndviLLE

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905-561-1106

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Hamilton

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Hamilton

affordable &

Convenient

Large 2 Bedroom

675

01680

from $

includes heat, hydro & parking

• small walk to Elizabeth Bagshaw elementary and Bishop Ryan Secondary schools!

• On-Site Childrens Activity Centre!

• Seasonal Pool for your family to enjoy!

• Parking for Multi-car families!

55 Tindale courT

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quicktips

Go Green

at home on Earth Day

E

arth Day is a reminder about the importance of respecting our environment and doing all we can to protect our planet. Every year, over six million Canadians take part in Earth Day by doing simple things such as riding their bikes to work or using candles at night. This year show how important the environment is by pledging an act of green.

Here, in your own home, are some ways to take part in the world’s most celebrated environmental event. These tips are environmentally friendly and will save you money on your energy bills: • Cool down your house with a ceiling or electric fan and open up

• Invest in a programmable thermostat. It will automatically

refrigerator seal by closing the

adjust the temperature in your

door on a piece of paper. If it’s

house, saving you energy while

held in place, the seal is still good,

you’re away or sleeping.

if not, it’s time to replace the seal or fix the door’s alignment.

the windows at night. Ceiling fans cost about 1 cent for two hours of use, compared to 67 cents to a

TheRentersGuide.ca dollar for central air. Use your AC

• Check the tightness of your

• Use insulation with a high R-value, such as Roxul RockFill,

• Only do laundry when you have

which can be used to increase

full loads. If you have smaller

only when necessary and be sure

insulation in your attic. It will

loads, make sure to use the correct

to turn it off when you’re going to

keep your house cool in the warm

settings andTheRentersGuide.ca if you only have a

be away from home long periods

weather and take the stress off

couple of items, wait it out or

your air conditioning unit.

wash them by hand. NC

of time.

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Hamilton

downtown location

650 Plus Hydro 2 Bedroom from $850 Plus Hydro 3 Bedroom from $1000 Plus Hydro from

$

• On Bus rOute • Friendly staFF • secure Building • laundry On smart cards

Wilson St. Ferguson Ave. N.

• undergrOund Parking

Rebecca St.

Wellington St. N.

Bachelors

Cathcart St.

Walking distance to jackson square

King William St.

905.541.7079 235 Rebecca StReet

195WellingtonSite@medallioncorp.com

www.medallioncorp.com

03916

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Looking for an apartment home where quality assurance makes a difference, then choose a Certified Rental Building!

Why live anywhere else?

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Moving

MAKE MOVING

comfortable for seniors

by Dan Hopkins

Moving an elderly loved one can be tough.

No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like ‘mission impossible’.

Census Canada data suggests Canadians approaching retirement age are now the fastest-growing demographic in Canada and experts predict 28 per cent of the United States population will reach retirement age within the next five years.

The children and families of the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation TheRentersGuide.ca - people born between 1946 and 1960 are already helping their loved ones move into downsized or elderly assistance accommodations and often are not emotionally prepared for the task at hand.

Senior loved ones can be very set in their ways and often are not well equipped to express their emotional frustrations in a constructive way as moving day draws closer.

It all can seem like a daunting task.

Over the years, we have packed and moved many seniors and the important thing is to stay organized, be patient, calm and respectful throughout the move process.

If you are moving a senior loved one into a retirement facility or an apartment, you should first contact the management to find out what they are allowed to bring in, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips specific TheRentersGuide.ca to their facility to help smooth the moving process.

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ReMeMbeR: Organize and Start packing several weeks in advance. If your loved one is moving from a large home to a one bedroom apartment, there will be more furniture than needed. Get a floor plan of the new space and help your senior plan the space with their favourite furnishings, then help them decide what to do with the extra furnishings. If the item is a family heirloom and can’t be accommodated in the new space, suggest giving it to a close family member like a child or grandchild.

Sort before you pack. Seniors tend to collect things they don’t need or use. Be sensitive when suggesting to get rid of possessions. Ask if they use the item and if they would mind if you donated it to raise money for the Salvation Army, for example. Start packing early so you won’t be overwhelmed as moving day draws near.

Pack and clean as you go. When helping sort and pack your senior’s belongings keep in mind that their eyesight and reduced mobility prevents them from doing regular chores and can result in poor housekeeping habits.

Instead of commenting, offer to clean as you pack and try not to be judgmental.

You’ll will need more time than you think. Allow enough time so your loved one doesn’t feel rushed. Sorting through years of stuff is difficult and sometimes emotionally painful. Allow your loved one time to say goodbye. If they take longer to clean out the desk drawer because they found a stack of pictures, let them take the time to walk down memory lane. This is a very important part of the process. Be patient and listen to their life stories, there will come a time you will be glad you did.

Make their new space feel familiar. Take pictures and colour samples of the inside of their current home. Try to decorate the new space and place objects in a similar way, so that their new space will feel like the old one. Be as detailed as you can from arranging the bedroom furniture to placing family pictures on the bureau. This will help make the new surroundings feel like home.

Wrap small items in coloured paper. This prevents items like knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out.

Label boxes on top and sides. Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed and write in large letters to make it easier for your loved one to read. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items as ‘fragile’.

Use boxes designed for the items you are packing. Dish packs for dishes and wardrobe boxes makes it easy for seniors to access their clothing on hangers.

Check clothing before donating.

It’s a good idea to sort unwanted clothing for donation prior to moving.

Before donating any gently worn unwanted clothing, check pockets for valuables. Seniors often hide small valuable items like jewelry or cash in the pockets of suit jackets or shoes and forget where they hid it.

Two Men and a Truck – Canada is committed to exceeding customers’ expectations. We follow ‘The Grandma Rule’ and treat everyone the way we would want our Grandma to be treated – with care, respect and dignity.

Pack all electronic equipment in their original boxes. Otherwise use lowstatic bubble wrap when packing these items.

Always use packing paper. When wrapping fine china and precious items, don’t use newsprint because the ink can bleed.

TheRentersGuide.ca Seal all boxes with packing tape. This makes it easier to stack and protect your senior’s belongings.

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Dan Hopkins is chief operating officer, Two Men and a Truck Canada. For more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca

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DOOR-TO-DOOR

FOOD DRIVE Tuesday April 23rd - 6:30pm to 9:00pm

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

This is an opportunity for Tenants and Landlords to work together to help feed those in need by generously donating non-perishable food items.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET INVOLVED CONTACT: Lynzi Michal 416.385.1100 Ex22 or Imichal@frpo.org

Look for the Food Drive signs in your building to participate.

Volunteers will be canvassing for food donations, which will be donated to local food banks.

Burlington/Waterdown

From the very first day... you’re at home

BURlInGtOn tOWERS • Utilities and window coverings included • Individually controlled heat and A/C • Indoor heated pool, sauna & fitness centre • Outdoor sundeck & tennis courts • Recreational activities • Close to the GO station, QEW, 407, 403 Highways, Joseph Brant Hospital, Spencer Smith Park.

• Parking available • Playground

01543

1, 2, 3 BdRm. SUItES

Short Term Furnished Suites Also Available 1285 Ontario St. at Maple

905-639-8583

Unfurnished

Furnished

vickie@corporatesuites.ca www.burlingtontowers.com

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03895

Burlington

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Burlington/Waterdown

Prime Downtown location Burlington AA walk walk to to shops shops •• lake lake •• park park •• public public transportation transportation

478 Pearl St.

477 Elizabeth St. ■ Upgraded Windows

■ Modern Elevators ■ Garden Terrace (Pearl)

■ Upgraded Hallway Broadlooms ■ Outdoor Heated Pool ■ Newer Laundry Machines

■ Indoor Parking Available

01555

■ Upgraded Suites/Utilities Incl.

■ In-house Maintenance Staff

■ On-site Management

■ Beautifully Maintained Buildings ■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

■ Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

(subject to availability)

(subject to availability)

477 ELIZABETH ST.

478 PEARL ST.

(905) 632-1643

(905) 634-9374

After more than 30 years of apartment management ...

Stellen knows how to make you feel RIGHT AT HOME. Burlington/Waterdown

Northshore Towers 1249 Northshore Blvd. East. Burlington

WESTDALE PROPERTIES A Limited Partnership Residential - Industrial - Commercial

Great Lake Views & Gorgeous Sunsets!

1 & 2 Br. Suites Available

02476

Utilities Included (Parking Extra)

An immaculate, quiet residential property conveniently located in downtown Burlington across from Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital

and Spencer Smith Park. Right outside your front door is the new lake front trail made for walking, biking and blading!

Cozy Lobby

To View this Outstanding Property Please Contact Sylvie, 9 am - 7 pm at (905) 637-8304

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Niagara

03905

M c L eo d

Street

Stanley Avenue

Dunn

Road

Road

$1,280

Dorchester

2 Bedroom

QEW

6515 McLeod road, Niagara Falls

Drummond

McLeod/drUMMoNd

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Penthouse Units

2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom

$1,949 $2,179 Phone:

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$1,200

Three-bedroom without garage

$1,300

Three-bedroom with garage

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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT SEMINARS Legal strategies and tips for rental housing providers

TORONTO April 4th & 16th I KINGSTON April 25th I WOODSTOCK May 2nd FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LYNZI MICHAL

1-877-688-1960 or lmichal@frpo.org

www.frpo.org

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Niagara

Receive a $200 gift card when you sign a one year lease.

1 Bedroom

Phone:

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01444

$659

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Hamilton

Hamilton

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401 Main Street -East 1 bdrm apts $735/mo & 2 Bdrm apts $850/mo Hydro extra. Underground prkg included. Security cameras. Keyless entry. Close to all amenities,shopping & Bus Routes Call Kevin at (905)317-9885 Owned & operated by Rainco Inc

Melvin Ave Near -expressway. Spacious, bright, painted & upgraded 1 bed apt. $650 +Hydro. Includes parking, fridge & stove. Convenient location. Bus stops at door. Laundry room, spectacular views! (289)396-8500, www.smar.ca

STONEY CREEK - -Newly renovated Building 1bdrms $735 2 bdrms, $825 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceramics, laundry, Seniors welcome. Elevator. Walk to amens. No dogs.(905)319-1835, (905)662-8953

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APARTMENTS (EAST HAMILTON) -- Near Mount Albion. Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $595 Clean, well kept building, close to schools & shopping. No pets. Call (905)573-7813

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Woodman Drive & -Queenston 1 Bdrm condominium all adult building.3rd floor Walking distance to Eastgate Square No Dogs $830/mo utils,cable & parking included.Avail MAy 1st Call (905)563-1902

X - Press -Moving $45/hour Student discount 15% off Senior Citizen discount 15% off Packing, Unpacking, assembling & disassembling of furniture are also available Local & Long Distance Home,Office & Industrial call !-866-482-8464 or 289-935-6683

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1(866) 482 8464 Moving Supplies Available Free storage 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 Student discount 15% off Senior Citizen discount 15% off Packing, unpacking, assembling & disassembling of furniture are also available

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spring h.O.p.e. fOOd drive On April 23 open your door, your heart – and your pantry – Let’s make this one the biggest one ever! stocked and bellies full. According to Gail Nyberg, executive director of the Daily Bread Food Bank, this food drive is one of the most important because of its timing.“It’s a time of year when the shelves are depleting,”she says.“The infusion of food restocks our shelves.”

The most needed items are the staples: rice, peanut butter, tins of fish, lentils, cereal – anything with good, substantial nutritious value. There is also always great need for baby food and products. Do what you can, even if it’s just a single item sitting at the back of your shelf that you know isn’t going to be used. And if your building isn’t participating, you can still make a donation directly to your local food bank.

i

t’s spring, and the Food Banks shelves sure could use some restocking. Buy an extra tin of tuna, box of cereal and stock up on a few extra canned veggies, then sift through your pantry for extra jars of food to help out.

Apartment associations across the province are making it easy for you to do your part by collecting donations on April 23th in the 13th Annual Spring HOPE Food Drive. HOPE stands for Housing Owners and People Everywhere, a real sense of a community looking after each other.

Thousands of residents in buildings across Ontario will have collectors coming through from 6.30 to 9 pm on April 23th. The lovely thing is that food stays within the community where it’s collected so residents should feel good that they’ll be supporting neighbours. Hunger can affect anyone in need – it doesn’t discriminate by

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Food is contributed to support local food banks. It helps the people right in the community it’s collected. These Food Banks literally rely on this drive to keep shelves

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“The food drive receives incredible support and participation is up,”says Bonnie Hoy, rental industry professional and principal of Bonnie Hoy and Associates. The Spring HOPE Food Drive actually began 13 years ago when her daughter, Beverlee Hoy, recognized the opportunity that apartment buildings could offer. Together with partnership from the Greater Toronto Apartment Association they made it a reality!

The last 12 Spring HOPE Food Drives have been such a success that the inspiration has spread. This year the British Columbia Apartment Owners and Managers Association (BCAOMA) is following the example of Ontario regional apartment associations and taking part in the Spring HOPE Food Drive in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Next year should see the Spring HOPE Food Drive go national, withTheRentersGuide.ca interest in participation from the prairies and the east coast!

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St. Catharines

1 bedroom from $795 2 bedroom from $895

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16 Tremont Drive

utilities included

• Parking available • Laundry on-site • Storage on-site • Ceramic tile in bathroom • Parquet floors throughout • Outdoor pool - life guard on duty from 11:30am to 8pm (Open June 26th to Labour Day) • Patios with ground floor apartments • Upper floors with balconies

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Community Information: • Public transit • Schools nearby • Easy access to Hwy 406 • Close to Pen Center, entertainment, restaurants, grocery store and all other amenities you could ever wish for.

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A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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Garden Terrace Apartments call: 905.682.5104 or 905.682.3214 anytime email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com address: 24 Ida Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (Between Queenston & Welland St.)

• Free Outdoor Parking • Easy Access to Shopping • Close to Schools • (no pets)

SERVICE RD. BERRYMAN

24

IDA STREET

SCHOOL

QUEENSTON

• 1 & 2 Bedrooms • Hardwood Floors • Laundry Facilities • 2 Appliances • Utilities Included

NIAGARA ST.

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Now Accepting Payments Interac Only

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Briarfield Townhomes call: 905.646.2469 email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com office: 116A-44 Berkley Dr. address: 33 & 44 Berkley Dr., St. Catharines, Ontario

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• Great Highway Access for Commuters • Close to Schools, Shopping & Buses • Situated Near Park • (no pets)

ST. TON CARL

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QEW

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★ BUNTING AVE.

• 2 & 3 Bedrooms • Carpeted • Full Basements • Some with Rec. Rooms • 2 Appliances

R.

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BERK

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WESTDALE PROPERTIES A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Residential - Industrial - Commercial

Garden Terrace Apartments call: 905.682.5104 or 905.682.3214 anytime email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com address: 24 Ida Street, St. Catharines, Ontario (Between Queenston & Welland St.)

• Free Outdoor Parking • Easy Access to Shopping • Close to Schools • (no pets)

SERVICE RD. BERRYMAN

24

IDA STREET

SCHOOL

QUEENSTON

• 1 & 2 Bedrooms • Hardwood Floors • Laundry Facilities • 2 Appliances • Utilities Included

NIAGARA ST.

QEW to NIAGARA Cut off

Now Accepting Payments Interac Only

www.westdaleproperties.com

Briarfield Townhomes call: 905.646.2469 email: northshore@westdaleproperties.com office: 116A-44 Berkley Dr. address: 33 & 44 Berkley Dr., St. Catharines, Ontario

• Great Highway Access for Commuters • Close to Schools, Shopping & Buses • Situated Near Park • (no pets)

ST. TON CARL VE. AND A

WELL

QEW

★ BUNTING AVE.

• 2 & 3 Bedrooms • Carpeted • Full Basements • Some with Rec. Rooms • 2 Appliances

R.

LEY D

BERK

Now Accepting Payments Interac Only 19G

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