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John & Charlton
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 & 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
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
Glencrest & Guelph Line
Creswell Court Apartments - 3050 Glencrest Rd. – 905 637 6776
Plains & King
Warwick Court Apartments - 950 Warwick Court - 905 639 0456
Plains & King
Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456
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The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427
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Dixie & Bloor
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48 Renting a home: know your rights and responsibilities
FINANCES 53 The cost of love in Canada: $50,339.21
FINANCES 55 How to get through tax season with a smile
EDITORS’ NOTES
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f you’re a regular reader of Renters Guide, you know we offer a variety of information for those looking for a new place to call home. But did you know it is your responsibility as a tenant to know your rights and responsibilities prior to signing a lease agreement? By knowing your rights and responsibilities ahead of time, you will be well informed and able to determine if the location is right for you. Once you choose your location, make sure you understand your lease – and all the provisions in it – before you sign. Over the course of your tenancy a landlord should give you adequate written notice, in accordance with the timelines set out in The Landlord and Tenant Act, when rent or landlord services will be adjusted. You should be able to discuss any clarifications or adjustments before they take effect or a new lease is signed. Many landlords and property management companies do their jobs well and care about the property they own as well as the people who live there. It is in their best interest to keep good tenants. Many go above and beyond. Do you know a terrific landlord or property management team? What makes him or her so great? Let us know. We’d love to hear from you!
Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge
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n honour of Valentine’s Day, I would like to take the opportunity to talk about love. I love where I live.
I feel it’s extremely important to love where you live. Your home needs to be that haven, that place where you be yourself, enjoy yourself and indulge yourself. My view of it is, if you can’t be comfortable in the nest you’ve make for yourself, then where in the world can you be comfortable? Home doesn’t have to be a palace or a five-star hotel, or even your dream home to be comfortable. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be comfortable. It just has to be that place you can enjoy, that space you’ve created to respond to your needs. I’ve lived in a lot of places (actually, 13 places! but several of them were during university and shortly thereafter, when I moved to different cities), and I can honestly say I’ve loved each and every apartment I’ve chosen. It was always a priority when I was apartment hunting. I’d have my list of needs and wants – and I’d only visit places that fit my budget. (It’s awful to fall for a place beyond your budget, that makes life difficult and is best avoided.) I’d try to picture where my furniture would go; what colours I would paint the rooms and exactly where my favourite reading nook would be. I’d ask the current tenants why they were moving and whether there were any surprises I should know about, like noise, landlord issues, temperature control – anything that came to mind. But the truth is, I always had an instinctual feeling when I walked into what would be my new apartment. I just felt at home, fell in love with the space at first sight. Love at first sight is grand, make sure you fall for an apartment for the right reasons. Find that place that you will love living in for a long time to come. And in your search for a home to love, we’re here to help! Our magazine and website, plus RentersGuide.ca and our new Renters Guide app, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!
Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide
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LONDON A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
Parkdale Place Apartments RICHMOND & UNIVERSITY 1201 Richmond Street N.
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms Walk to UWO campus & Kings College Windermere Road Parquet flooring 5 minute drive to Masonville Place Heat & water included Ample parking available Huron Close to Richmond Row
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-439-4848
Adelaide St. N.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-434-4420
Adelaide Towers I, II, III ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Street North
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Park-like grounds with lots of trees On bus routes Modern laundry facilities Close to bicycle paths Social room
Windermere Rd.
Huron St. Oxford St. E.
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Utilities included Park-like setting Covered parking available Close to schools, churches & public transit Controlled entry with cameras Minutes drive to Masonville shopping Squash court Modern laundry facilities Sauna Fanshawe Park Rd. Close to bicycle paths Exercise room Seasonal pool Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
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Huron St
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-439-0941
Royal Oak Terrace ADELAIDE & HURON 1126 - 1154 Adelaide Street North Utilities included in some buildings Ample parking available Seasonal pool On site variety store Walk to schools & shopping
Adelaide St N
Huron St.
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Adelaide St. N.
Fanshawe Park Rd E
Fanshawe Village ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Rd. Located in a park-like setting in North London Close to Masonville Place Fanshawe Park Rd E On bus route Grocery store less than a 5 minute walk away
Richmond St
Utilities included Controlled entry with camera Modern laundry facilities Quiet area On bus route Close to major shopping centres, including Masonville Place
Adelaide St N
Manor House Apartments ADELAIDE & FANSHAWE PARK 746 Fanshawe Park Road E.
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LONDON 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Luxury Condo Style 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites
5 appliances Base Line Rd E Controlled entry with camera Covered parking available Seasonal pool Tennis court, Fitness centre Commissioners Rd E Close to Hwy 401, on bus routes Walk to Victoria Hospital-Westminster Campus Children’s Hospital & Parkwood Hospital Wellington Rd
Ernest
Wellington Rd
Walking distance to shopping, schools and restaurants 5 Minutes to Hwy 401 Direct access to public transit Southdale Rd E Tennis courts Bradley Ave Seasonal pool Utilities included Exeter Rd Ample parking available Dishwasher Laundry facilities Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-668-0616
The Gartshore RIDOUT & GRAND 80 & 82 Ridout Street South
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-434-2828
Horton St.
Grand Ave. Base Line Rd. E.
519-432-3857
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms, 2 Storey Suites
Grand Ave
Wellington St
Horton St E
Ridout St S
Close to schools, shopping, bus route Outdoor parking Social room On-site staff
Controlled entry with camera Ample parking available On bus route Walk to Wortley Village Close to Budweiser Gardens, Harris Park, Covent Garden Market
Peter McGregor Tower KING & RIDOUT 21 King Street
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms Utilities included Balconies Fitness room Indoor pool, sauna Laundry facilities
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
519-690-2968
Ridout Towers RIDOUT & GRAND 100 Ridout Street South
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Roseland Place COMMISSIONERS & ADELAIDE 854 Commissioners Road E.
Spectacular views of the Thames River Fabulous downtown location Walk to parks, restaurants & public transit Reserved underground parking available Across from Budweiser Gardens
Controlled entry with camera 1 Bedroom units have 2 balconies Modern laundry facilities Utilities included
Dundas St.
Ridout St N
Bradley Court ERNEST & BRADLEY 1585 & 1595 Ernest Avenue
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A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
King St. York St.
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Ceramic/laminate flooring, kitchens w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured parking included, guest suite, lounge/billards room, fitness center. All Utilities Included.
28th floor penthouse available – 2461 Sq. Ft., 3 bedroom and a den/dining including 1394 Sq. Ft. terrace and balcony with beautiful views overlooking the city. Luxury finishes throughout; Call for appt. to view. Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, tenant lounge overlooking downtown, exercise room. Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.
The Chantry 300 North Centre Rd.
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.
SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST
The Riverview
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.
284 Wonderland Rd. S.
Westmount Place
5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, conveniently located across from Westmount Mall, parking included, exercise room, sauna Pay Personal Heat/Hydro
800 Wonderland Rd. S. nit lr u t F VAIL s 1 A
Westmount Estates I 325 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.
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Westmount Estates II
Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.
2 bed/2.5 bath open concept Townhome AVAIL NOW; 5 appliances, finished basement, garage; 1250 sq ft. Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room ALL Utilities Included.
335 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.
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724 & 744 Fanshawe Park Rd. East 226.271.2700 SOME BUILDING FEATURES
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LONDON A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
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Controlled entry with camera Covered parking available Seasonal pool Tennis court
Commissioners Rd W Gordon Ave
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms (Utilities Incl.) 2 Bedroom Townhomes (Plus Utilities) On bus route Close to shopping Modern laundry facilities
Southdale Rd W
Wharncliffe Rd S
The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apartments COMMISSIONERS & WHARNCLIFFE Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4 500 & 527 Gordon Avenue
519-686-5850
Springbank Manor • WONDERLAND & SPRINGBANK
Close proximity to all major amenities Clean, quiet building Laundry facilities Near Springbank Park
On bus route Utilities Included Ample parking available
Springbank Dr
Commissioners Rd
Wharncliffe Rd
Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms,
Wonderland
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
492 Springbank Drive
519-472-2032
Trillium Towers I & II • WONDERLAND & OXFORD 680 & 690 Wonderland Road North
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
Controlled entry with camera Utilities included Reserved underground parking available Seasonal pool
On bus route Close to shopping Modern laundry facilities
Wonderland Rd.
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths
Oxford St. W.
519-471-6759
Highland Park I & II • COMMISSIONERS & WHARNCLIFFE
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Seasonal swimming pool Covered or outdoor parking Tennis Court Sauna Close to grocery, drugstore & Tim Hortons
Base Line Rd E High
1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4 Wharncliffe Rd S
450 & 460 Highland Avenue
Commissioners Rd E
519-672-8730
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Close to shopping, night life, downtown & UWO
• Ensuite Storage • Laundry Facilities • 3 Appliances • Fully equipped fitness centre
MOVE-IN BONUS 699 Talbot Street London
SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included
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NICEST TOWNHOMES IN NORTH EAST LONDON
519.851.8781
GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Near Schools, Shopping & Bus
• Some newly renovated • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. Room • Quiet surroundings
MOVE-IN BONUS
• Controlled Entry • On bus route • Individual Climate Control • Balconies • 1 Parking included
• Attractive, well maintained grounds • On-site Complex Managers
LARGE SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage
295 & 305 Briarhill Avenue London
BRIARHILLS
Call Paula & Kameron
519.675.1581
GREAT LOCATION Close to shopping, schools and Victoria Hospital • 1½ bathrooms
• Finished Rec. room
• 4 Appliances
• On bus route
MOVE-IN BONUS
LARGE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage
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LONDON
Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views Park Royal Estates
1068 Commissioners Rd. W., Byron
• Across from Springbank Park • Stove/Fridge/Dishwasher/Washer/Dryer • Carpet • Whirlpool/Sauna • Indoor Saltwater pool • Exercise Room • Parking Space Included • Large Balcony off Master Bedroom • Walk-out lower level family room with patio • Individually controlled heat & A/C • phone, internet and satellite available in unit
3 Bdrm
Townhomes
226
213-3291
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Wonderland Place
710, 720 & 730 Wonderland Rd. N.
• 3 Appliances • Eat-In Kitchen • Walk-In Closets • Large Balconies • Seniors Social Club • Whirlpool, Sauna • Seasonal Pool • Laundry Facilities • Covered Parking Available • phone, internet and satellite available in unit
1& 2 Bdrm Suites 226 213-3292 226 213-3293 226 213-3294
213-3296
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SCENIC RIVER VIEWS • Great Neighbourhood in West London • Close to Schools and Shopping • Excellent Bus Service • Seasonal Pool
• Walk Along the River, Enjoy the View • Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites • Close to Shopping and Schools • Quiet Complex in Park-Like Setting
Colonial Court 750-780 Viscount Road 519-649-4159
North Park Towers 852 Kipps Lane 519-438-0121
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WESTMOUNT
ACROSS FROM FANSHAWE COLLEGE • Walk to the Park • Excellent West London Location with Huge 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites • Walk to Shopping and Schools • Great Bus Service
• Quiet Family Orientated Complex • Walk to Schools and Shopping • Great Bus Service • Seasonal Pool • Free Parking • Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites
Concordia 378 Wonderland Road South 519-473-4046 • 519-657-2866
NEAR CHERRY HILL MALL
Oxford Square East 727-769 Second Street 519-951-7169 • 519-453-2985
CLOSE TO VICTORIA HOSPITAL
• Super Location in West London. Quiet Area • Walk to Cherry Hill Mall or Catch the Bus at the Door • Spacious Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • Ideal for Seniors or Professionals
• Walk to L.H.S.C. Westminster Campus • Schools & Shopping Nearby • Great Bus Service • 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites
Westwood Park 368 Oxford Street West 519-641-7323
Fairview Terrace 297 Westminster Avenue 519-435-0326
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OAKRIDGE AREA • Fantastic Location Next to School and Park • Quiet Family Atmosphere • Close to Shopping and Malls • Great Bus Service • Large 2 & 3 Bedroom Renovated Townhomes • Seasonal Pool Blackacres on the Park 117 Blackacres Blvd. 519-473-4122
• Across from Oakridge Mall • Fantastic Area, Lots of Shopping and Restaurants • Close to Public and High Schools • Quiet Family Orientated Neighbourhood • Great Bus Service West Park Gardens 1131 Royal York Road 519-474-9843
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519.668.7368 www.larlyn.com SOUTH LONDON
EAST LONDON MOVE IN BONUS!
• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • Fridge and Stove • Laundry facilities on site • On bus route • Easy access to 401 Hwy • Nearby groceries, banks and schools
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Oak Pointe Estate 1580-1590 Ernest Avenue
Valley View Suites 1170-1176 Hamilton Road For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 226-268-5528
For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368
NORTH LONDON
LARLYN MANAGES A VARIETY OF RENTAL PROPERTIES
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• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • 3 appliances • Hi-rise building with controlled entry • New laundry facilities on site • Ample parking • All amenities within walking distance The Legacy 600 Grenfell Drive
• Single family • Semi-detached • Bachelor • Townhomes • 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condo suites
For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 519-645-2378
For availability & viewing please visit our website www.larlyn.com or call our Rental Line at 519-668-7368
DOWNTOWN LONDON
EAST LONDON (Whitney & Dumont)
MOVE IN BONUS!
• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • 5 appliances (including in-suite laundry) • Controlled entry • Underground parking • Indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and gym
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• 1 & 2 bedroom condo suites • Fridge and Stove • Minutes to Argyle/Walmart Shopping Mall • Nearby elementary and secondary schools • Laundry facilities on site • Ample parking • Utilities are included
For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 519-858-2378
Forest Park Apartments 1830 Dumont Street 1825 Whitney Street For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368 or 226-268-7690
SOUTH/WEST LONDON
FANSHAWE COLLEGE AT YOUR DOOR
Colborne Center 323 Colborne Street
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• 2 & 3 bedroom apartments • Fridge and stove • On bus route • Laundry facilities on site • Ample parking
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Northern Properties 1003 Notre Dame For availability & viewing call 519-668-7368
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• 1, 2 & 3 bedroom condo suites • 3 appliances • Controlled entry • Close to White Oaks Mall, parks, schools and churches • Laundry facilities on site
• 3 bedroom condo suites: - Rent a room for a portion of the cost - Rent complete suite • Includes 3 appliances • 2 bathrooms • Laundry facilities on site • Controlled entry • Minutes to groceries, banks and shopping College Court 626 First Street
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LONDON NORTH - NORTHWEST YORK TH’S
Capulet Towers I, II, III & IV
• Ideally located in Northwest London-in Oakridge Crossing (Beaverbrook & Capulet
50 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3284
Near Oxford & Wonderland)
Great Views of City
60 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3283
• Granite Kitchen Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances are available on upper floors (70
New Unit Style Available: 1 Bedroom + Den
70 Capulet Lane • 519-488-2460
London's First Non-Smoking Building: 1 & 2 Bdrms
& 80 Capulet) • 1, 1 Bedroom + Den or 2 Bedroom Suites • 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms • 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry
80 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3285 Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Available
GRANITE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES NOW AVAILABLE!
• Individual Air Conditioning & Heating Controls • Oversized Balconies • Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool and Sauna • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Covered Parking Available • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping •
phone, internet and satellite available in unit
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SUITES NOW OPEN! Pomeroy Place 885 Southdale Road West
SUGARCREEK TRAIL 405 Sugarcreek Trail
1 & 2 Bedroom suites
425 Sugarcreek Trail
1 & 2 Bedroom suites
445 Sugarcreek Trail
1 & 2 Bedroom suites
PROUDFOOT PLACE 535 Proudfoot Lane
1 & 2 Bedroom suites
565 Proudfoot Lane
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
PINERIDGE PLACE 740 Proudfoot Lane
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
744 Proudfoot Lane
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
FOREST HILL 575 Proudfoot Lane
Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
585 Proudfoot Lane
Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
595 Proudfoot Lane
Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
605 Proudfoot Lane
Junior, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites
HORIZON DRIVE 700 Horizon Drive
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Luxuriously Oversized 1 & 2 Bedroom Sites
LONDON NORTH - NORTHWEST YORK TH’S
Beaverbrook Towers 1420, 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook Rd.
Have an active lifestyle? Come live with us! • Located in Oakridge Crossing – NW London (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland)
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2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry Individual Central Air & Heating Controls Oversized Balconies phone, internet and satellite available in unit Exercise Room Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Sauna Controlled Entry/Cameras Covered Parking Available On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping Barrier free access at entrance Electronic Key FOB entry system
SALT WATER POOL PAVILION CARDIO MACHINES WEIGHTS SARNIA RD.
N PROUDFOOT LANE
CAPULET LANE
WONDERLAND RD. N.
BEAVERBROOK AVE.
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Welcome home to Minto! Call now to book an appointment and learn more about our special offers!*
(519) 913-3371
Visit: 301 Oxford Street W. (2nd floor of the Cherryhill Village Mall)
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CHERRYHILL VILLAGE
Make yourself at home. • Full health club facilities included • Steps to groceries, shopping and transit • Utilities included
Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $755*
695 PROUDFOOT LANE
Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $785*
• Pets welcome!
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Massive Units in a Great Location with River and Park-Like Views Windermere Place 655 & 665 Windermere Rd.
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• 3 or 5 Appliances & Bdrm Suites • Eat-in Kitchen • Exercise Room and Penthouses • Sauna, Whirlpool • Indoor Saltwater Pool 226-213-3289 • Controlled Underground 226-213-3288 Parking • Lobby/Parking Cameras • Minutes to Shopping, Banks, Theatres & Restaurants at Masonville • Minutes to University Hospital & University of Western Ontario • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit
Enjoy a wonderful park-like setting along the Thames River
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Bonaventure Meadows 2228 or 2230 Trafalgar Street (near Hwy 100 in London)
RENOVAT ED SUITES
WASHER & DRYER IN SUITE
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES
NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE • Dishwasher, fridge & stove
• Hardwood floors
• Contemporary decor
• 24 hour Surveillance
• Convenience to 401
• Outdoor Pool
• Parking
519.659.6629
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email: bonaventuremeadows@rogers.com
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT SEMINARS Legal strategies and tips for rental housing providers
TORONTO April 9th & 29th
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INCLUDES: • Elegant lobby & quality finish suites • Top-of-the-line wood cabinetry with quartz countertops • Large balcony or terrace (choose your spectacular view!) • Energy appliances & in-suite laundry • Large energy efficient windows for maximum view • Individually climate-controlled • Secured underground parking • Guest suite • Water, heating and cooling included
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LONDON - CENTRAL
BRAND NEW RENTAL LIVING AT KING & ADELAIDE
Now Renting West Tower!
RE-VISIT EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT ABOUT RENTAL LIVING If you can think of it, it’s probably already at REVO. Why live in an older building, when you can rent someplace brand new! REVO offers many of the luxuries of condo living, but at rental prices. Not only that, everyday conveniences, green spaces, funky coffee houses, London Transit, the Budweiser Gardens and more, are practically outside your door.
Remarkable amenities include: • 24 hour fitness centre • Games room & party room • Screening room • Security/Concierge • Study lounge/library • 24 hour ground floor laundry • Secured underground parking • Bike storage • Security cameras throughout • On-site Super & Management Office • Guest suite • Some units have dishwashers • Medallion’s S.O.S. (Superior On-Call Service)
1 bdrm • 1 bdrm + den • 2 bdrms • 2 bdrms + den & 3 bdrms from $750* *Hydro is metered separetly
Ask About Our Incentives! Dundas St.
King St.
Hewitt St.
Lyle St.
Adelaide St.
Queen’s Ave.
MOVE IN NOW! RENTAL OFFICE NOW OPEN! Call now to live in this brand new building 519-601-7386 or revo@medallioncorp.com
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LONDON - CENTRAL
Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views
Ridout Place
536 Ridout Street
• Across from Harris Park • 2 Bedroom with 2 Baths • 5 GE Appliances • Ensuite Laundry • Ensuite Storage • Individual Storage • Exercise/Common Room • Walk to Budweiser Gardens or Market • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit
Kingswell Towers 433 King Street
• 5 Appliances • Ensuite Laundry & Storage • Lobby/Parking Cameras • Individual Heat & Air • Sauna, Whirlpool • Exercise Room • Underground Parking • Walk to Galleria • Phone, internet and satellite available in unit
1& 2 Bdrm Suites
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and Penthouses
226-213-3286
226-213-3287
433 King St.
536 Ridout St.
King York
30509
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Burwell st.
Ridout St N.
Talbot
Dufferin Ave,
Waterloo
536
Colborne
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Richmond St.
No Car = $500 Bonus!
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Family Built, Owned & Managed
• Spacious suites • Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna & exercise room • 5 appliances with ensuite washer/dryer • Individual heating & air conditioning • Underground parking • On-site management
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• Minutes from entertainment, shops & restaurants, Budweiser Gardens and The Covent Garden Market
Colborne Place – 340 Colborne Street Please contact Pat O’Leary: Phone: 36
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1 & 2 Bedroom Suites • NEWER LARGE LUXURY SUITES • PRIVATE BALCONIES • FANTASTIC VIEWS • AAA LOCATION • ALL THE AMENITIES OF A CONDO • 5 Appliances Including Ensuite Laundry • Sauna, Whirlpool & Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool
OPEN HOUSE DAILY
• Individual A/C & Heating Controls • 2 Baths in 2 Bdrm Models • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Oversized Balconies • Indoor Parking, Bicycle Storage • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping • phone, internet and satellite available in unit
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Let’s live GREEN TOGETHER B Y TE D WHI T EHEAD
AT THE FEDERATION OF RENTAL-HOUSING PROVIDERS OF ONTARIO, we continually look for ways to enhance the quality of life for tenants across the province. In 2008, we developed and implemented the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) to provide a “quality assurance” benefit that rental-housing consumers can count on when shopping for their rental apartment home. Apartment buildings and complexes accepted into the program must comply with more than 50 Standards of Practice and are audited regularly by J.D. Power & Associates to track compliance. Once an apartment building has been granted official “certification,” it is considered a well-run, well-managed property where the property manager and their staff care about providing good quality of service to their residents. To date, more than 260,000 rental residents reside in over 950 “certified” apartment buildings across the province. In 2014, we took the CRBP to a new level by introducing 10 new Environmental Operating Standards as part of our exciting new Living Green Together groundbreaking initiative. Basically, the 10 new Environmental Operating Standards are in line with current Canadian trends toward sustainability. For example, in National Geographic and GlobeScan’s 2014 Greendex scores report, although Canadians rank below the average on several scales, we are among the most frequent recyclers and likely to take reusable bags when shopping; we are among the most likely to have an energy-saving dishwasher and TV in our homes; and we are more likely to wash laundry in cold water to save energy. The “Cone Communications / Echo Global CSR Study (2013)” reported that corporate social responsibility toward environmental issues is now expected of companies to provide credibility. In the “Energy Efficiency & Canadians – National Opinion Research for CEEA (April 2013)” survey, 75 per cent of Canadians believe that conserving energy is very important. These are just a few of the reports and surveys that show how critical it is to keep respect for the environment at the forefront of our attention, and why Living GREEN Together™ is a timely initiative. The CRBP’s new Environmental Operating Standards require participating property managers to have an Environmental Policy outlining its commitments and practices; an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy documenting the purchase and use of products/services that minimize negative environmental impact and human health impacts; Environmental Performance Monitoring that enables the efficient identification of areas where action should be taken to reduce consumption and RentersGuide.ca improve performance; Electrical Product Standards; Natural Gas Consumption Practices; Water Product Standards; Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Standards; Indoor Air Quality Standards; Employee Engagement and Education to create a culture of cooperation and positivity; and Resident Engagement through active interaction with tenants. RentersGuide.ca
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Examples of how these criteria are being met by participating property managers are the installation of energy-efficient electrical fixtures, lamps/light bulbs; the use of water-efficient plumbing fixtures; the implementation of proactive measures to reduce the occurrence of leaking toilets and dripping taps; the promotion of effective waste management and recycling practices; and the use of Energy-Star-qualified or energy-efficient appliances and laundry machines. Just as Ontario’s rental housing industry has a major impact on the province’s economy (over $18.3 billion annually), CRBP rental building management and their staff and residents can have a massive impact on protecting our environment through progressive thinking and proactive practices. Let’s face it: we’re all in this together, and we all benefit from greener apartment communities. It’s up to us all to do what we can to lessen our carbon footprint. The CRBP’s Environmental Operating Standards represent a key step forward in corporate environmental responsibility for the rental housing industry. At FRPO, we are proud of our Living Green Together initiative – the first industry-developed environmental operating standards for multi-residential apartment buildings. Visit www.frpo.org and www.crbprogram.org.
Ted Whitehead is director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP), Federation RentersGuide.ca of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).
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1265-1275 Bentley Dr.
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NORTH SARNIA YORK TH’S A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954
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Nottingham Towers • WELLINGTON & MODELAND
Water included Controlled access Public transit nearby Modern laundry equipment
Close to 402 and Blue Water Bridge Across from YMCA Outdoor tennis court Covered parking available
Wellington St
Finch
Spacious Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms
Confederation St
Modeland Rd
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
56 & 64 Finch Drive
519-344-3050
Pier 100 • SANDY LANE Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
1255 Sandy Lane
Peaceful, sedate environment Gorgeous views of Lake Huron & Blue Water Bridge Utilities included Controlled access Public transit at doorstep
Modern laundry equipment Minutes from Bayside Mall & Lambton Mall Across from Canatara Park Close to 402 Ample parking available
Sandy Ln
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Cathcart Blvd
519-336-8561
Pontiac Court Apartments • EXMOUTH & MURPHY
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4
Modern laundry equipment Storage available Controlled access Ample parking available
Woodstone Apartments • LONDON & MURPHY 1148 & 1150 Afton Drive Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Utilities included Controlled access Public transit nearby Modern laundry equipment Storage available
Walk to Lambton Mall Across from park Close to 402 and Blue Water Bridge Ample parking available
Exmouth St
519-383-7550 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4 Murphy Rd
Townhomes have 1.5 baths and laundry Seasonal pool Tennis court Party room
Pontiac
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Modeland Rd
1202-1273 Pontiac Court
London Rd
Afton Dr Wellington St.
519-337-2098
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WOODSTOCK
These Oversized Units with Amazing Amenities Overlook Pittock Lake & Conservation Area!
Lakeside Estates IV 900 Chieftain St., Woodstock
• 5 Appliances including Ensuite Laundry • Indoor Saltwater Pool • Sauna/Whirlpool • Exercise Room • Underground Parking • Secured Entry
• Seniors Club • Lobby/Parking Cameras • Individually Controlled Heat & A/C • phone, internet and satellite available in unit
• 5 Appliances including Ensuite Laundry • Indoor Swimming Pool & Whirlpool • Exercise Room & Sauna • Eat-in Kitchen • Additional Storage Lockers
Available • Huge Balconies • Underground Parking • Seniors Club • Lobby/Parking Cameras
• 5 Appliances • Eat-in Kitchen • Individually Controlled Heat & A/C • En-Suite Laundry & Storage • Exercise Room
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Margaret Place
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NORTH KITCHENER YORK TH’S
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1 BEDROOMS FROM $1030 2 BEDROOMS FROM $1325 SUITES INCLUDE • Air Conditioning • 5 Appliances which includes in-suite washer & dryer • Large Eat-In Kitchen • Vertical blinds and carpeting • Security intercom • Stunning panoramic views • Spacious balcony
RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm; Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
FACILITIES INCLUDE • Fully equipped exercise room • Indoor swimming pool • Sauna • On-site management office • Underground parking • Recreation Room • Library • Games Room • Guest Suite
CLOSE TO • Minutes to transit & GO Train • Breithaupt Community Centre • Easy access to highway #85 & #7 • Local shopping • Wilfred Laurier University • University of Waterloo • Schools & churches
305 & 315 Margaret Avenue
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Fallowfield Towers INTRODUCING A BRAND NEW, LUXURY BUILDING AT 121 FALLOWFIELD DRIVE 1, 2 Bedroom, 1 + Den & 2 + Den Suites SUITE DETAILS • Large, open concept suites • Stainless steel appliances
• Eat-in kitchen • Stove/Fridge/Dishwasher • Ensuite laundry (washer & dryer) • Walk-in closets • Carpet • Large balconies • Individually controlled heat & A/C • Bell Satellite or Rogers Cable available through building cable system • Bell or Rogers internet available
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Union Blvd. Glasgow St.
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Victoria St.
Belmont Ave.
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Covered parking Common room and laundry facilities Public transit at front door Easy access to #401 and Stone Road Mall
Walk to Farmers Market Close to everything that matters! Seasonal pool Tennis court
Waterloo Ave
Hanlon Pkwy
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Edinburgh Rd S
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Trafalgar Square • WYNDHAM & WOOLWICH 27 & 33 Cardigan Street 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, Downtown location Controlled access Modern laundry equipment
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Wellington St
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Gordon St
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RENTING A HOME Know your rights and responsibilities WHETHER YOU’RE A FIRST-TIME RENTER or an experienced tenant, when it comes to renting a home, it’s important to make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities. To help you through each stage of the rental process, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following tips on how to find the right place to call home, and what you need to know after you move in: The first step in looking for a home is to identify your needs as a renter. What’s your budget? Which neighbourhood do you want to live in? How many bedrooms do you need? What amenities are important to you? If you haven’t already created a list of your needs and preferences, CMHC’s Rental Search Worksheet can help give you a head start.
Once you’ve identified what you’re looking for, it’s time to start looking for your new home. There are a number of resources available to help you find a place to rent. These can range from newspapers, apartment listing websites and bulletin boards in local libraries or community centres, to asking friends for recommendations or simply visiting neighbourhoods you like and looking for signs that say“For Rent.”{Ed’s note: And magazines like Renters Guide are a great go-to source!] When you look at a prospective rental, have a list of questions ready to ask the landlord. For example, you may want to know if the rent includes parking or utilities, what type of lease will you be asked to sign, whether or not you can make any changes to the premises, and whether pets or smoking are allowed. When meeting a landlord, try to make a good impression. Dress neatly and arrive on time. Respect the current tenant’s privacy. And make the landlord’s job easier by bringing your rental history and references, a letter from your current employer, and a cheque
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so you can leave a deposit in case you’re interested in the home. If you will be viewing more than one apartment, write down the key features of each place so you can compare them later. CMHC’s Rental Unit Evaluation Worksheet can help you evaluate your options and make an informed decision. When you rent a place, the landlord will usually ask you to sign a rental agreement, commonly known as a “lease.”Rental agreements vary from one province or territory to another, but they generally include the names of the landlord and tenant, the address of the property, the amount of the rent and what it includes, the date when the rent is due each month, the amount of any security or damage deposits, the term of the rental period, as well as things like who is responsible for maintaining the property, whether there are any restrictions on the tenant, and when and how the landlord can enter the premises. Once you’ve signed your lease, it’s time to move in! Moving can be a hectic time. A planning checklist, such as CMHC’s Three Weeks to Moving Day, can help you keep track of all the details, and help make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible. Before you move in, you and your landlord should inspect your new home together. Use an Initial Inspection Worksheet to document everything you notice, so you won’t be held liable for any preexisting damage when you leave. Once you’re living in your new home, make sure you and your landlord are clear on who is responsible for what, especially with issues such as emergency or regular repairs, rent increases, or how to handle any complaints that might arise. In the event of an emergency (such as a leaking roof or broken furnace on a cold winter day), try to contact your landlord or emergency contact at least twice, and give them a reasonable amount of time to respond. If you can’t reach your landlord and have to authorize emergency repairs yourself, make sure to document and keep all paperwork related to the repair for later reimbursement. If a problem arises that you can’t work out directly with your landlord, check with your provincial or territorial rental authority to find out if there are any tenant advocacy groups in your community. Do not withhold rent to pay for repairs, as this can be RentersGuide.ca grounds to have you evicted. When your lease expires, you may sign a new lease, or you might shift to a month-to-month lease. Depending on where you live,
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your landlord could also give notice that they will be increasing your rent. For more information on renewing a lease and rent increases, read the CMHC Provincial and Territorial Fact Sheet for your area. Eventually, the time will come when you’re ready to end your tenancy and move out. When this time comes, you and your landlord will again inspect the property together, to see if any repairs are needed above and beyond the usual“wear and tear.” Your landlord will also have to return any damage or security deposits you paid when you moved in, plus interest. Remember: you may need your old landlord to give you a reference in the future, so do your best to leave under good terms. Give them the proper amount of notice in writing. Make any necessary repairs. Allow the landlord to show the home to potential new tenants. And leave the place in as good a condition as you found it, so the next tenants will be able to enjoy their new home as much as you did. To find out more about renting a home in Canada, visit CMHC’s online Guide to Renting a Home or call 1-800-668-2642. For over 65 years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been Canada’s national housing agency, and a source of RentersGuide.ca objective, reliable housing information. cmhc.ca
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515 Queen Victoria Drive
GUMIERO HOLDINGS
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235 Rebecca St.
HAMILTON
Welcome to the neighbourhood REBECCA & WELLINGTON
Downtown Location
Walking distance to Jackson Square
Wellington St. N.
Cathcart St.
Wilson St. Ferguson Ave. N.
• On bus route • Underground parking • Friendly staff • Secure building • Laundry on Smart Cards
Rebecca St.
King William St.
$700* 2 Bedrooms from $875* 3 Bedrooms from $1000* 1 Bedrooms from
905-540-8086 Hamilton@medallioncorp.com
195 Wellington St. S. Affordably Priced
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King St. E.
Wellington St.
• We offer a clean, well-maintained, secure home for you and your family • Enjoy the convenience of schools and shopping • Large finished suites • On-site management • Base of the mountain • Beside park • Family surroundings • Laundry on site • Video cameras at doors & door fobs for additional security
Victoria Ave. W.
Quality Family Living in Hamilton
St. Joseph's Hospital
$700* 2 Bedrooms from $850* 1 Bedrooms from
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Clean & Spacious Centrally located near St. Joe’s Hospital.
Juniors $690 + Hydro 1 Bedrooms $790 + Hydro 2 Bedrooms $890 + Hydro Parking $30 For rental InquIrIes please call Nephi or Cheryl at 905-920-8810
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$1,250
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$1,350
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Features: Range and refrigerator In-suite washer and dryer Carpet and hardwood flooring Private backyard Full basement Children's play area On-site management
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Features: Fully upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances 5 appliances New cabinets and counter tops New windows and patio doors Finished basement with new updated bathroom Central air conditioning Hardwood floors and new ceramic tiles Rental Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm; Weekends and holidays by appointment
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