Student Renters Guide - 14 Apr, 2018

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Rental properties near universities & colleges

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Great Locations. Great Amenities. Great Student Living.

Close to Great Universities ALEXANDRIAN

53 Water Street North, Kitchener Near the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University & the School of Pharmacy Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener and just a short distance to the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University and the School of Pharmacy. On major bus routes and near the Go Station, shopping and all major amenities.

1-844-202-9342

HIGHMONT

164 Belmont Ave West, Kitchener Near the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University & the School of Pharmacy Great location with so many amenities just across the street. The moment you step through the controlled entry doors, you’ll enjoy the updated corridors inviting you to carpet free, high-end, renovated 1 bedroom and 2 + bedroom suites.

1-844-565-6590

KITCHENER MANOR 175 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Near the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University & the School of Pharmacy Located only a short ride to downtown Kitchener, this building is near ‘Center In The Square’, Kitchener Public Library, parks and freeway access. Students who have rented here are serious about their studies and enjoy how quiet the building and area is.

1-888-512-4418

THE SIX ON LANCASTER 416 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener

Near the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University & the School of Pharmacy Bright, spacious and clean 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom units. Cozy low-rise walk-up located close to schools, Joe Thompson Park, Grand River Hospital, convenience stores and the well known Lancaster Smokehouse Restaurant.

1-844-386-0119

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154 Erb Street East, Waterloo Lovingly restored mid-Century walk-up in desirable Uptown Waterloo. Located within walking distance to many amenities, shopping and nightlife in Uptown Waterloo. The inner courtyard is a private sanctuary for this beautiful community.

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Near the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University & the School of Pharmacy

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University/College Campuses

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Conestoga College

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EDITOR’S NOTE

MARLENE EISNER Editor, NextHome Student Renters Guide marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca

A place of your own A few years ago, my daughter needed an apartment in London while she attended Western University. At the time, we lived in Montreal, so finding a place for her to live was exciting but daunting as well. Making sure she chose the right place in a good neighbourhood was important. We didn’t have a student renters guide to help us, but I wish we had. It certainly would have made the process easier.

As my daughter learned over time, there are certain responsibilities that come with being a renter. Thankfully, these rules and regulations are laid out in the Residential Tenancies Act, which differ slightly from province to

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province. Each province has a Landlord and Tenant Board that enforces the Residential Tenancies Act. When in doubt, give them a call and they can help with specifics. From signing a lease and giving proper legal notice, to the legality of deposits, key money and the demand for post-dated cheques, making maintenance requests and lodging complaints, there are guidelines for everything, and there are answers to all of your questions.

This is an exciting time! Study hard, have fun and make it the best years of your life. And let Renters Guide help you make the search for an apartment easier. You can also check us out at rentersguide.ca

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Get ready for campus life

A STUDENT CHECKLIST

SOON YOU’LL BE moving into a place of

your own while away at school. How exciting! Once you find your new space, you’ll have to fill it with the stuff you’re going to need. Our checklist will help get you started with the basics, whether you’re renting a basement apartment, a dorm room or a house with roommates.

Bedroom/bathroom

Mattress/bed frame or futon Side/night table Dresser/storage bins Hangers Pillow(s) Pillow cases/sheets Duvet/blankets Laundry bin/hamper Shower caddy Towels/wash cloth Shower curtain/mat Mirror Lamp Clock

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Desk Desktop planner Desk lamp Small fan Wastepaper basket Bookcase/shelves Corkboard or whiteboard Chair/sofa Area rug Photos/art

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Keeping it clean

By Jennifer Braun SCHOOL-LIFE balance may seem to be a mythical concept, but having a balanced daily routine is actually possible – and an important notion to embrace.

I know I don’t have a Saturday to spend hunched over the kitchen sink!

Instead, I’ve embraced a few practical tricks that help me get my dishes done, my laundry washed and my workstation dusted without feeling like my weekend completely sucked.

Here are five tips to help you get a school-housecleaning balance:

The right cleaning supplies

The right products are simply the ones that work best for your life. I like a broom for keeping the kitchen floor clean on a daily basis and I’m much more likely to pull out a disinfecting wipe than a bottle of disinfecting spray to wipe down the counter. Discover what works for you.

Clean a little every day

It might feel like you don’t have any time to clean, but the secret may be a five-to15-minute power clean every day. Focus on cleaning just one room or doing one cleaning task – either dusting or running the vacuum cleaner. Having less to clean on your mind will contribute to balance.

Don’t let it accumulate

By cleaning a little everyday, you’re not letting your weekend cleaning list accumulate. Why do three loads of laundry on the weekend? Instead, do one 14

every morning. Come Saturday, there won’t be any left to do. The same goes for dirty dishes. Wash them or put them in the dishwasher right after each meal.

Multi-task away

You’re in the bathroom every morning anyway, so put your multi-tasking skills to good use and pass a sponge around the sink or wipe down the mirror. If you’re watching TV, pick up items that are lying around the living room during commercial breaks. Small steps can leave your home ‘clean enough’ in a jiffy.

Choose your battles

Finally, living in a clean space is important and gives me peace of mind, but having the shiniest toilet bowl is far from the most important thing in my life.

Choose your battles. A dirty sink can be cleaned tomorrow and a load of laundry can easily be hidden until the end of the day. A clean home doesn’t mean a perfect home. Do what you can and you’ll soon see a tidy school-life balance is possible.

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Roomie references

By Kathryn Kusyszyn

EMPLOYERS CHECK references, landlords

check references, and so should you if you’re considering a roommate. Don’t just trust first impressions – a person can seem charming initially, then later on turn into a nightmare.

Using a rental application will cover all the bases. Discuss expectations about overnight visitors, smoking, pets, sharing household chores, etc.

Ask why they left their last place and how long they lived there.

Ask for references, if possible. It may be difficult if they are a student and renting for the first time, but see if you can find someone to verify their previous housing history.

If they give an employer as a reference, state that you are verifying the potential roommate’s employment status and character, not doing an employment check for another job.

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if there were any other pertinent issues, and why they left.

Previous roommates can be revealing. Ask how long they have known the person and how long they lived together. Ask why they are no longer living together. People move on for many reasons, but if there were bad terms or major issues, this is your opportunity to find out.

While checking references is a must, you should also hit the Internet. Search their name. Look them up on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can find a lot of personal info about most people in just a few clicks. You will be living with this person, sharing a space and relying on them to fulfill their responsibilities.

You need to have a reasonable comfort level with them – they will have access to all of your personal possessions and be privy to much of your private life. Your health, safety and peace of mind are at stake. Be selective. Communicate clearly and you will find the right match.

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COLLEGEVIEW COMMONS Your college experience at Conestoga should be exceptional. The cost of your college apartment shouldn’t be.

• Excellent location; • On-site staff shuttle service to • Secured entrance Conestoga College • Study rooms • In-suite laundry • Social & game • Vending machines

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How to avoid your own moving horror story

By Wayne Karl

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NEXT TIME you move, you will likely

need a mover. Given the critical role movers perform – taking possession, at least temporarily, of all your worldly goods and moving them without loss or damage – it’s a function not to be taken for granted.

Not doing your due diligence and taking the time to select a reputable mover can invite untold problems.

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lesson learned – unfortunately, the hard way.

I contracted a “professional” moving company to carry out a last-minute move of five pieces of furniture on behalf of my son, a university student.

For a variety of reasons, we decided to hire movers rather than rent a truck.

After calling several firms – including large, well-known companies and smaller, independent ones – we …continued on page 28

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Features included

Air Conditioning

Carpet Floor

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Laundry (On Site)

On Site Mgmt.

Patio/ Balcony

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confirmed the place of pick-up, and drop-off.

We agreed on a price ($350) and time (9 a.m.) – and I had been very clear the move would involve an out-of-town destination. All the details were confirmed in a “contract” exchanged via email.

The crew was on time for the move the next morning, but almost immediately began talking about a higher rate – $360. Not a huge difference, but it immediately raised my suspicions.

I’ll spare you all the gory details, but it’s important to share the lowlights of what happened next: • The company I originally contracted the job to the night before was inexplicably unavailable to actually do the move the next morning, and apparently passed it off to another firm.

• My original contact, who was easily available on cell phone repeatedly the night before, was suddenly nowhere to be found.

• Once the truck was loaded, the fee increased to $450.

• Upon arrival at our destination, the movers said the fee was now $500. “It’s taking longer than we thought, and the furniture is heavier,” they said.

• “Sure,” I replied, “right after I call the police.”

With that, the sordid tale ended. The job was not completed and left for us to move the furniture indoors, now the victims of one of the top 10 scams 28

CAM offers consumers the following tips on how to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous movers: ü Find reputable movers through the CAM, BBB or provincial government consumer protection agencies ü Ask three movers for estimates in writing ü Get the terms and conditions in writing ü Ensure your goods will be protected for loss or damage ü Read customer reviews on movers’ websites and other forums

monitored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

“I could write a thesis on this,” John Levi, president of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) told me.

“Consumers have recourse with their provincial government’s consumer affairs department and with the BBB,” says Levi. “Both of these avenues are fraught with difficulties and often take many months to come to some form of resolution – satisfactory or otherwise.

And often, the mover simply out-waits the consumer.

“It’s far simpler and more effective to engage a reputable mover in advance rather than trying to fix a bad situation after-the-fact.”

My example, though painful and infuriating, is minor compared to other common horror stories involving similarly unsuspecting clients.

Make sure you take the proper steps – and the time – to protect yourself.

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Adamar Rd.

Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1 to 2

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Utilities included

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Water

Armadale Hollows, 1750 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg Rate from

Commute Distance to school: ü11 min bus ride

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Public transit: üTransit route

1 bedroom

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1 bedroom + den

2 bedroom

Parking: üAbove ground

Features included

Carpet Floor

Laundry (On Site)

Fitness Room

On Site Mgmt.

Patio/ Balcony

Pool

Security Whirlpool/ Sauna Entrance

Armadale Hollows (204) 269-8148 Office Hours: Call for appointment Email: info@globepm.ca Website: www.globepm.ca

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Ulster St.

Greencrest Ave.

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Dalhousie Dr.

Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1

Utilities included

Mapleridge Ave.

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Distance to school: üApproximately 5 minutes by bus Public transit: üTransit route Parking: üAbove ground

3 bedroom

Features included Air Conditioning

Carpet Floor

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Extra Storage

On Site Mgmt.

Patio/ Balcony

Lakewood Agencies (204) 470-4420 or (204) 982-5959 Office Hours: Contact office for details Email: propertymgmt@ladcocompany.com

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Laundry (On Site)

Prices subject to change without notice

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Moray St.

Whytewold Rd.

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

Lodge Ave.

Portage Ave.

Details Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1

Utilities included

Assiniboine River

Portage Ave. & Olive St.

Heat

Birchwood Terrace, 2440 Portage Ave., Winnipeg

Commute Distance to school: 端Approximately 15 minutes by bus

Rate from

$800 bachelor

Water

$950

Public transit: 端Transit route

1 bedroom

$1059

Parking: 端Underground 端Above ground

2 bedroom

Features included Air Conditioning

Carpet Floor

Lakewood Agencies Prices subject to change without notice

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Laundry (On Site)

On Site Mgmt.

Patio/ Balcony

Pool

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Details St Anne’s Rd.

Beechtree Cres.

Kearney St.

Beliveau Rd.

Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1 to 2

Utilities included

Bishop Grandin Blvd.

Hydro

Beliveau Rd. & Beechtree Cres.

Heat

Water

Commute

Peppertree Estates, 290 Beliveau Rd., Winnipeg

Distance to school: ü18 mins by car Public transit: üTransit route

Rate from

inquire

inquire

1 bedroom

2 bedroom

Parking: üAbove ground

Features included Air Conditioning

Carpet Floor

Extra Storage

Laundry (On Site)

On Site Mgmt.

Patio/ Balcony

Security Entrance

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Arbuthnot St.

Lilac St.

Grosvenor Ave.

Dorchester Ave.

McMillan Ave.

Utilities included

Dorchester Ave. & Lilac St.

Heat

Panama Court, 785 Dorchester Ave., Winnipeg Rate from

inquire

inquire

1 bedroom

2 bedroom

Water

Commute Distance to school: ü9 mins by car Public transit: üTransit route

inquire

Parking: üAbove ground

3 bedroom

Features included

Carpet Floor

Extra Storage

Hardwood

Laundry (On Site)

On Site Mgmt.

Security Entrance

Panama Court (204) 478-1978 Office Hours: Call for appointment Email: info@globepm.ca Website: www.globepm.ca Prices subject to change without notice

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Finding a great rental

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) offers some tips to help you find the right place to call “home.”

1. Identify your rental needs.

4. Review your lease agreement

What is your budget? Which neighbourhood do you want to live in? How many bedrooms do you need? Make a list of your needs and preferences to help narrow down the choices.

Rental agreements generally include the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the property, the amount of the rent and its payment date, what is included in that cost, the deposit amount paid, the term of the rental period, and details like who is responsible for upkeep.

2. Ask questions.

Have a list of questions ready to ask the landlord, such as who pays for utilities.

Ask about the lease and terms. Be clear on any policies surrounding pets, smoking, playing music, etc.

3. Take notes.

If you will be viewing more than one apartment, write down the key features of each place so you can compare them later.

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5. Inspect the apartment.

Before moving in, you and your landlord should inspect the apartment together.

Document all issues so you won’t be held liable for any pre-existing damage when you leave.

For more info about renting, call 1.800.668.2642 or visit CMHC.

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Lodge Ave.

Moray St.

Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1

Moray St.

Ave. Windham Rd.

Portage

Utilities included

Assiniboine River

Heat

Portage Ave. & Windham Rd.

Commute

2600/2610 Portage Ave., Winnipeg

Distance to school: üApproximately 15 minutes by bus

Rate from

$928 1 bedroom

Water

Public transit: üTransit route

$1144

Parking: üAbove ground

2 bedroom

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Carpet Floor

Laundry (On Site)

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On Site Mgmt.

Patio/ Balcony

Pet Friendly (Cats Only)

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Details Maryland St.

Walnut St.

Westminster Ave.

Dundum Pl.

Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1 to 2

Utilities included

Wolseley Ave.

Walnut St. & Wolseley Ave.

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2 bedroom

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Hardwood

Laundry (On Site)

On Site Mgmt.

Security Entrance

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG Vaughan St.

Webb Pl.

The Promenade

Details

The Promenade

Ellice Ave.

Occupancy date: Immediate Lease term: One year Washrooms: 1 to 2

Utilities included

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Portage Ave

Ellice Ave. & Vaughan St.

Heat

44 The Promenade, Winnipeg

Commute

Rate from

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$730

Public transit: üTransit route

studio

$830 1 bedroom

Water

$930

Parking: üUnderground

2 bedroom

Features included Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fitness Room

Laundry (On Site)

On Site Mgmt.

Pool

Patio/ Balcony

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