South Western Ontario Renters Guide - 05 Jul., 2014

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July 5 - 19, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 14

Southwestern Ontario Edition

Boutique Style Apartment Homes

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On major bus routes and close to the GO Station.

Features outdoor swimming pool.

Located in East Hamilton near Stoney Creek.

Wonderful park views in a quiet family oriented living environment. Close to schools, parks, shopping plazas and food venues. Near major bus routes and easy access to Red Hill Valley Parkway and the QEW.

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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

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, IV, V - 199, 205, 187, 189, 191 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

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Boutique Style Apartment Homes

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EDITORS' NOTES MOVING

30 Read and understand your contract for a successful move

by Chuck Resnick

FINANCES 42 The lost art of saving - If you aren't saving, you're asking for trouble

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

FRPO REPORT 52 Making apartment buildings healthier, one step at a time

by Ted Whitehead

RENTERS' HELP 60 Keep your cool

by Jane Herman

TENANCY TIPS 62 The unspeakable 'E-Word' (eviction)

by Shlomo Sharon

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ou’ve decided now is the time to rent a new space. Now you have another decision to make – choosing your property management company.

How can you check the reputation of the company or landlord you’re considering renting from? First, find out how long the company has been in business by asking the staff or visiting the company’s website. Most property management companies have well-established business practices in place to ensure that the customer comes first . If possible, drive around existing communities managed by the company you’re considering and speak to some of the renters in the building. Many property management companies will be able to put you in touch with people who would be happy to provide a testimonial.

Get a feel for each company and the staff. You should be comfortable and courteous asking questions and in turn you should expect to be treated with consideration and respect. Think twice about any property management company that doesn’t willingly provide any information you respectively request.

Putting the customer first and offering the best quality rental space for your money is a property management company’s ultimate goal. Once you find the perfect space, don’t hesitate in going for it and making it your own!

Let us know how your search for a new home goes. We’d love to hear from you.

Susan Legge

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ife is more than a job, school, home, shopping. Of course, that’s a big part of the daily routine – so it’s important – but it’s not all there is. Life is the other stuff, little pleasures like going to the pool for a summer cool-off; popping out to meet up with friends; summer festivals; playing sports; having fun.

When picking a neighbourhood, why not think just a little bit outside of your normal routine. By all means, consider your commute, convenience and comfort – it would be a bad idea to live somewhere that doesn’t accommodate your needs; but beyond the basics, see what the communities your considering can add to your lifestyle.

I love living downtown. As a young, single urbanite I wanted to be in the middle of it all because of the constant activity and vibrancy. As my single status changed and we went on to become a growing family, it was time for a move. I chose a community close to downtown, but with more child- and family-friendly amenities.

I carefully considered several communities that fulfilled my family’s basic needs, and then looked a little closer to see what each community could offer. One neighbourhood stuck out significantly beyond all others. The enormous park with weekend festivals, the community skating rink, the big toboggan hills and the prevalence of family-friendly cafes and restaurants set it apart. It still worked well for the commute and offered great school options - the best of all worlds.

What is it that you want, beyond just a place to live? As friends, investigate new neighbourhoods and see what awaits. Know what you want and you’ll find it. We’re here to help – in so many ways! Our magazine and website, RentersGuide.ca plus our new Renters Guide app for iPhone, 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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Huron St

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10-4

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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

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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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Roseland Place COMMISSIONERS & ADELAIDE 854 Commissioners Road E.

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

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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

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The Gartshore RIDOUT & GRAND 80 & 82 Ridout Street South

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519-434-2828

Horton St.

Grand Ave. Base Line Rd. E.

519-432-3857

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms, 2 Storey Suites

Grand Ave

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Horton St E

Ridout St S

Close to schools, shopping, bus route Outdoor parking Social room On-site staff

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Peter McGregor Tower KING & RIDOUT 21 King Street

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Ridout Towers RIDOUT & GRAND 100 Ridout Street South

Spectacular views of the Thames River Fabulous downtown location Walk to parks, restaurants & public transit Reserved underground parking available Across from Budweiser Gardens

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Ridout St N

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2 Bedroom Townhomes (Plus Utilities) On bus route Close to shopping Modern laundry facilities

Southdale Rd W

Wharncliffe Rd S

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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

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450 & 460 Highland Avenue

Commissioners Rd E

519-672-8730

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Renaissance 71 King Street King St. & Ridout St.

Picton Place 22 Picton Street

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 w/sauna. All Utilities Included.

26th floor penthouse avail – 1859 sq. ft., 2 bedroom and a den including 209 sq. ft. terrace and balcony with beautiful views overlooking the city.

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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.

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5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C, conveniently located across from Westmount Mall, parking included, exercise room, sauna Pay Personal Heat/Hydro

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325 Southdale Rd. W.

Westmount Estates II

433-5756

2 & 2+den suites

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2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

641-3171

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Read and understand your contract

FOR A SUCCESSFUL MOVE

BY CHUCK RESNICK

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THERE’S AN OLD RULE IN BUSINESS: WHAT IS NOT IN WRITING WAS NEVER SAID. Although some agreements may need just a handshake, others that involve a multitude of variables require a contract so that all the parties understand what is expected of them. This is particularly true when you hire professional movers. You’re obviously the “who,” but we also need to know exactly “what,” “where” and “when” in order to transport your items to your new place. Within those general categories, there can be many details, and finding out about them on moving day is counterproductive. Think ahead.

The first thing to do is find a reputable mover. You can check online with the Better Business Bureau or the Canadian Association of Movers, and of course, find out who friends and family members have used. Select a company that has a tried-and-true track record. Then ask questions – and remember that the movers should be asking you a lot of questions as well to determine exactly what the move will entail.

When we meet customers to arrange their move, we need to know about everything they expect to take so we can prepare and accurate an estimate as possible.

In many ways, estimating is a science. Computers help, but the results are only as good as the information we input.

Telling us on moving day that you forgot you want to take the shed in the backyard can hold things up for hours. It will also add to your costs.

And speaking of costs, we need to know well ahead of time if you want us to provide the service of packing.

Deciding this two days before the move likely won’t work. In addition, if we have quoted only on moving and not on packing, a new contract will have to be drawn up with a higher price. If you do the packing yourself, read the contract as to whether or how much your items are covered, should damages occur.

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If you forgot to tell us that your dining room set has to

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be dropped off somewhere else first, it’s like the meter running in a taxicab. You will pay more for unexpected side trips. Plus, unless we know in advance, we may pack the dining set in an awkward place for unloading part way to your destination. Again, this will cost you time and money – two things that are precious commodities on moving day.

It is our responsibility as professional movers to ask the right questions, but until we develop ESP, we need to rely on you to explain what you need from us. A contract protects you as much as the movers, but only if you read it, understand it and abide by it.

At Two Men and a Truck Canada, we follow ‘The Grandma Rule’: We treat everyone the way we would want our grandmothers to be treated, with dignity, courtesy, respect, honesty and trust We all want everything to go smoothly on moving day – and when we communicate and work together, it does!

Chuck Resnick is vice president Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation.

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London - Southeast

Bonaventure

2228 or 2230 Trafalgar Street

MEADOWS

(near Hwy 100 in London)

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES

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London - Southwest

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We Simplify Your Lifestyle Locations: South & West London Nearby Amenities: Shopping, schools, parks, public transit, Springbank Park & The Thames River Features: 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom options Patios Updated flooring, kitchens, bathrooms & fixtures Parking included Free membership to private Berkshire Club with indoor & outdoor pool, fitness room & saunas

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London - Southwest

Great Views of London Highland Village

LAST MONTH'S RENT IS DEFERRED & $300 TENANT REFERRAL*

200, 400, 450 Sandringham Crescent & 501 Wilkins Street 200 & 400 Sandringham Crescent

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BRAND NEW RENTAL LIVING AT KING & ADELAIDE

Now Renting West Tower For August 1st Occupancy

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: t 24 hour fitness centre t Games room & party room t Screening room t Security/Concierge t Study lounge/library t 24 hour ground floor laundry t Secured underground parking t Bike storage t Security cameras throughout t On-site Super & Management Office t Guest suite t Some units have dishwashers t Medallion’s S.O.S. (Superior On-Call Service)

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Massive Units in Great Locations with Picturesque Views

Ridout Place

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Convenient & Comfortable 716 Downie Street

(Downie & Lorne, Stratford)

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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

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Modern laundry equipment Storage available Controlled access Ample parking available

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THE LOST ART OF SAVING IF YOU AREN’T SAVING, YOU’RE ASKING FOR TROUBLE B Y GAI L VAZ -OX LADE

DESPITE ALL MEDIA WARNINGS, financial planners’ tut-tutting and the popularity of books such as David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber which made its fame telling a simple story – “Save 10 per cent” – we are a spendthrift bunch.

We haven’t always been. We saved ten per cent or more for twenty years, from 1973 to 1993* - more than enough time to have established the habit. Our savings rate reaching a peak of 18.5 per cent in 1982 (In our enthusiasm, did we overdo a good thing?), we bounced around the ten per cent mark for about a decade, and then in 1993 we began our great slide.

By 1999 we’d hit a low of 3.6 per cent and in April of 2007, we finally made it into negative territory: our savings rate was -1.4 per cent. Yes, we were officially spending more money than we made.

Negative 1.4 per cent is a long way off ten per cent, and an even longer way off the RRSP contribution limit calculation, which is based on putting aside 18 per cent of earned income.

You could blame our higher taxes and you’d be somewhat justified. Taxes as a percentage of our total incomes rose from 18.43 per cent in 1973 to 23.9 per cent in 1999. But you would also have to take a close look at our spending habits. What we spend on goods and services has gone up steadily since 1982.

And we’ve availed ourselves of more credit. Liabilities - what we spend on our credit cards, loans, mortgages and the like – rose from .67 per cent of our annual income in 1982 to over 4.9 per cent in 1999.

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to consume stuff – makes up a big chunk of that as it rose from -.06 per cent in 1982 to 1.34 per cent in 1999. And according to a report entitled Canadian Economy: Personal Savings Rate put out by Industry Canada, in 1998 total accumulated debt per household in Canada was equal to 114 per cent of after tax RentersGuide.ca 42

income. Whew! How could we possibly save anything when we’re spending more than we’re making servicing our debt?

These figures seem to fly in the face of most of the predictions for how the baby boomers will behave as they age. In Boom Bust and Echo, David Foot asserted: “When you are young, you are a borrower. In your 40’s and 50’s, you are trying to build a nest egg for retirement.” Financial advisors are standing by, holding their breaths, waiting for the money to come pouring in as boomers hit their peak earning years. Yet since 1993 as we watched the first of the baby boomers turn the corner to middle age, Canada savings rate has plummeted despite a healthy economy, low inflation and more being written about money than every before in history.

So why aren’t we saving? It really doesn’t matter what reason we give – too much debt, high cost of living, taxes – the real reason we aren’t saving is because we’ve forgotten how important it is to save.

Perhaps the gloomiest part of the savings picture is the legacy we are leaving our children. Not only are we teaching them how to be avid consumers: spending their money on everything from trading cards at $5 a pop to horrendously expensive video gaming toys; we are, by omission, teaching them not to save. And we’re willing to allow credit purveyors to entice our children into a world of debt with nary a lesson on how to keep a balanced financial picture. For while credit card companies wouldn’t dream of issuing a credit card without an adult meeting significant credit criteria - they’d have to have a job, for example - students in university are assaulted by easy credit, making it easy for them to dig debt ditches they must subsequently struggle out of.

WHY SAVE Saving gives us a sense of security and mastery over our finances. As our savings grow – be they in a run-of-the-mill savings account or invested in equities - we can take pride in our sense of discipline and increased ability to weather a storm.

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The more we’ve accumulated in savings, the harder those savings work for us. It can be truly rewarding to see substantial

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renter’shelp sums of money generated solely by our savings.

Saving takes us closer to our goals.

It also creates a strong sense of independence by putting us squarely in a position of control. We have the resources to cover unexpected expenses without incurring debt at high rates of interest. We have the flexibility to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise. We can change jobs, change homes, change countries without the sense of anxiety that comes from existing paycheque to paycheque.

HOW TO SAVE This is perhaps the area in which we are the most confused. If we sock away $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 a year in a retirement savings plan, we’re doing a great job of saving, right? Well, not exactly. If we had to borrow the money to make that RRSP contribution, we won’t actually have saved a nickel until that loan is paid off. And if we stuck $2,500 away in an RESP for junior and then promptly upped our line of credit balance by a similar amount, we haven’t saved a cent.

People playing games – stealing from Peter to pay Paul. But they not saving. To actually save a dollar you have to take that dollar out of your cash flow. Putting it in a GIC and then spending it on a credit card doesn’t count. You must make the commitment that current expenditures will not exceed current income. You’ve got to spend less money than you make.

The you-don’t-have-to-think-about-it way of saving is to use an automatic debit from your chequing account to your savings account, so the temptation to spend the money is removed. Yes, it’s a bit of a head-game to trick yourself into saving. But hey, if it works! Not everyone is a born saver, after all. Some people must play the game to achieve their goals.

Back to David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber. The advice was sound in this short-but-sweet bestseller. Basically it boiled down to pay yourself first; put savings in a separate account; and be consistent. If you wait to see what’s left over after your expenses you’ll be justified in not saving because you won’t have much left. That’s the way it is with money. Smart savers do it the other way around. The take the money they want to save and hide it before they can spend it. Sure it may mean cutting back a little, but that usually doesn’t hurt as much as most people think it will.

This all sounds like pretty basic information, nowhere near as exciting as a discussion of the stock market, technical analysis RentersGuide.ca or long-term projections for the economy. But as simple a concept as saving appears to be, it’s the one that is being missed. And if you’re not talking about saving at home, there’s

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little to motivate your child to develop this life-long habit. So start talking about it.

TEACHING CHILDREN TO SAVE One of the most effective ways of motivating a child to get into the savings habit is with a savings-matching program. You offer to match every dollar your child saves within a specific period of time with a dollar of your own.“Molly, here’s the deal. If you can save $60 by the end of the summer, I’ll match that amount so you can begin investing.”

If watching your money grow in a savings or investment account doesn’t turn you on you’ll have to find some other motivation for saving. How about this: Just for one moment be a pessimist.

What if you lost your job, got sick or smashed up your car?

Those are all good reasons to save. So is putting aside enough so you don’t have to depend on anyone else – be it the government or your children - to take care of you when days of heading into the mines are over. *All figures based on Statistics Canada National Economic and Financial Accounts unless otherwise stated.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com.

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These Oversized Units with Amazing Amenities Overlook Pittock Lake & Conservation Area!

Lakeside Estates IV 900 Chieftain St., Woodstock

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NORTH waterloo YORK TH’S

Your New Home in Waterloo

130 & 140 Lincoln Road

1 Bedrooms from $950 2 Bedrooms from $1100 +Utilities

Well maintained buildings in Waterloo. Within walking distance to schools and shopping.

Outdoor swimming pool, billard room, party room, exercise room. Located next to the Moser Springer Park and the Waterloo Transit bus route. Indoor parking!

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NORTH kitchener YORK TH’S

The Premium Choice in Rental Living Margaret Place

Kitchener's Finest Highrise

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ONE STEP AT A TIME B Y TE D WHI T EHEAD

AS ONTARIO’S LEADING ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY RENTAL HOUSING, the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) is continually looking for ways to improve the quality of life of apartment dwellers and staff in the province.

The organization created the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) to help apartment-seekers locate professionally operated and maintained buildings.

Landlords and apartment managers whose buildings are enrolled and qualify agree to maintain stringent standards.

Tenants also have responsibilities in keeping their quality of life healthy and vibrant. The push for environmental friendliness and healthier living has a place in the today’s rental residences and can be achieved in many ways with the help of renters.

Obeying the Smoke-Free Ontario Act of 2005 is one example. Under this Act, smoking is not allowed in the common areas of apartment buildings such as elevators, hallways, stairwells, parking garages, laundry rooms, lobbies and amenity spaces. Smoking in individual apartments is not regulated, but some renters today are choosing to smoke only outdoors on their balconies or outside the building.

“Respecting the rights of everyone, smokers and non smokers alike, leads to a healthier, safer and more harmonious living environment for all,” says Mike Chopowick, director of Policy Matters, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario.

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air that they breathe.

To avoid this scenario, tenants can do simple things such as switch to unscented cleaning products, and if they paint their walls, they can use low-VOC paints.

As time passes, we see new materials and techniques on the market that contribute to Greener, healthier, more sustainable living. Looking to the exterior, some buildings now have Green roofs with plant material that absorbs water and is easier on the city’s storm system.

Low-growing succulents are one example of plant life that helps. On some of these roofs, rainwater is collected to use for irrigating the landscaping. Plants and trees have a great impact on the environment in filtering toxins.

There may be spots around apartment buildings where well-placed trees can even provide shade and reduce cooling costs in the summer months, and switching to non-toxic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers for the building’s landscaping is to everyone’s benefit.

FRPO and the Greater Toronto Apartment Association (GTAA) have been assisting the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA) to develop voluntary guidelines and associated educational resources to promote healthier apartment buildings.

As these guidelines are developed, they will be added to the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) that provides apartment-seekers with a tool to help find professionally operated and maintained buildings. Based in Toronto, the GTAA represents the interests of active and concerned firms participating in the multi-family rental housing industry.

Visit crbprogram.org and frpo.org Ted Whitehead is director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP), RentersGuide.ca Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).

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BY JANE HERMAN

SUMMER SUN AND A SENSATIONAL HEATWAVE IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN. If only we could contrive a way to capture some of it to warm us in January! Or to deflect winter’s wrath to cool us down in July (we certainly have enough cold air here to air condition the entire country!) Until then, try these tips for surviving the summer without air conditioning.

During the day, close your blinds and curtains to block the sun. For even better protection, get aluminized blinds.

Open windows during the evening or on cloudy days and use fans to create a cross-breeze, circulating cooler air throughout the rooms.

As soon as the sun hits the building the next morning, close all windows again and keep windows closed throughout the day until it is cooler outside than it is inside.

Use fans: Personally, I have a strong preference for ceiling fans, but other people claim that all they do is push warm air down from the ceiling. You may need to get your landlord’s permission before installing one. Get the best fans you can afford – the kind that rotate are the most effective. Place them strategically throughout your apartment.

Turn it off: Turn off all electrical heat sources, including electronics.

Avoid using your stove or oven for cooking when it’s hot. Cook at night if you must, and then reheat your food in the microwave or just eat cold food. Incandescent lights create heat – switch to compact fluorescents wherever possible.

Sweat it out: Water vapour produced by sweating actually takes RentersGuide.ca heat away from your body if it is exposed to air and allowed to evaporate. Put your sweaty self in the path of a cool breeze or fan.

Try the new water misting fans. These portable battery-operated devices mist and fan you simultaneously, giving you an instant cooling sensation.

Dress or undress for the heat: There are different strategies here.

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Wearing light colours and natural fabrics may be more comfortable than wearing artificial fibres. Many cultures wear light clothing covering a person from head to toe. This may be effective outdoors, but at home, feel free to walk around in a bathing suit or even less (make sure the drapes are drawn)!

Eat spicy food: Spicy food increases perspiration which cools the body down as it evaporates. It can also cause an endorphin rush that might make you forget about the heat.

Spend time out: Get out of your apartment for as much of the day as you can. Take a blanket and a book and head for the nearest park or shady spot. Take a walk around the mall, or spend some time in the library.

Go ahead and get wet!: Many buildings have swimming pools, if yours doesn’t, find the nearest one, such as the local community centre. Alternatively, take a cool shower or fill up your bathtub with cool water and get in. You can get in and out several times during the day when necessary. I used to live in Florida and recall taking three showers a day at times. You can just soak your feet or splash cold water on your face if you like.

Keep well hydrated: Drink as much water and other sugar free fluids as you can. Iced herbal tea is wonderfully refreshing.

Wear a wet tee-shirt! This is fun - soak a tee shirt in the sink, wring it out, put it on and sit or stand in front of a fan, re-wetting the tee shirt as it dries. Make sure not to soak it in cold water-it can be colder than you think. You want to get cool without freezing. The newer, synthetic shirts will ensure “no wet tee-shirt” look.

Get a spray bottle and mist yourself with water throughout the day.

This can be quite effective, especially if you are in front of a fan. Or use wet washcloths and place them on your wrists and behind your neck.

We can acclimatize ourselves somewhat to warmer temperatures, but if you find the heat too uncomfortable, consider purchasing an air conditioner for the season. Be sure to check with your landlord to make sure the wiring in your apartment will support a widow unit, and if the windows aren’t appropriate for this type of unit, a portable air conditioner may cost a little more but may be worth it to beat the heatwave.

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

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STONEY CREEK - Newly renovated Building 2 bdrms, $850 Heat, hydro & prkg incl. Quiet, well-kept adult bldg. Hrdwd/ceramics, laundry, Seniors welcome.

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THE UNSPEAKABLE ‘E-WORD’ (eviction)

BY SHLOMO SHARON

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THERE IS A POINT IN THE LIFE OF SOME RENTERS WHICH IS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR BOTH THE RENTER AND THE LANDLORD: EVICTION. This can be as a result of: financial difficulties that a renter has encountered, sometimes as a result of misbehaviour by the renter and/ or his guests causing damage to the unit or the building, it can also be as a result of interference with the peaceful enjoyment of the other tenants in the building, to name a few.

All these reasons can be categorized as “fault issues”. It can also be due to what can be described as a “non- fault issue” of the tenant, such as: the landlord needs the rental unit for his/ her own use or for a member of the landlord’s close family who wishes to move into the unit, or sometimes due to a major renovation or conversion of the building to a condominium.

In all these situations, there may be a need for the tenant to be evicted. However, the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, outlines the procedures and steps to be followed in each of these scenarios. In each of the above situations, before the landlord applies to terminate a tenancy, a specific form (which varies depending on the reason of termination) will be required to be issued by the landlord, which in effect, will be the commencement of ending the tenancy.

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(N4). It is important for me to state here that, despite the impression out there, landlords are not heartless. Everyone understands that financial difficulties can happen to all of us. I would recommend that in such circumstances to approach your management company or your landlord immediately when you become aware, and advise them of the fact that you will not be able to pay the month’s rent.

You should consider what financial arrangements you can make and advise him/her at the same time.

You should not be surprised that a good landlord will show an understanding and will try his best to work with you.

However, if you have chosen to ignore it, and you just do not pay rent which was due, or the landlord is unwilling to cooperate with you, the eviction process will begin.

The landlord will have to wait a specific number of days, which are set in the notice, to allow the tenant to correct the issue. It is important for the tenant to read the notice to see what the grounds for eviction are, and if there is any room for discussions with the landlord and if the matter can be corrected. The tenant can also call the Landlord and Tenant Board or a legal specialist like a lawyer or paralegal to learn more as to what can be done.

It is only at the end of this period given in the notice, and if the tenant has not yet corrected the issue or did not move out, that the landlord can open an application for eviction with the Landlord and Tenant Board. Once the application is filed, a hearing date will be set by the Landlord and Tenant Board. If the Landlord does not attend the hearing or send a representative, the Board may dismiss the application. If the Tenant does not go to the hearing or send a representative, the Board can decide the application without them. At the hearing, all parties involved attend and can present their case. At the end of the hearing the presiding adjuticator will decide the case. If an eviction order is issued, the tenant will be told when he must move out of the unit. If the tenant does not move out, then the landlord can file the order with the Sheriff, who is the only one who can physically evict a tenant. It is not uncommon that even after the notice is issued, that a settlement can be reached.

Shlomo Sharon is CEO of Taft Management Inc. and a member of CCI since 2002. Taft Management Inc. is an ACMO 2000 Certified Property Management Company and has been providing property management services since 1996. Visit the website www.taft-forward.com for further information or email him at shlomos@taftRentersGuide.ca forward.com.

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