Southwestern Ontario Renters Guide - 13 Aug, 2016

AUG 13 - 27, 2016 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 17, FREE

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EDITION

A TRUSTED PLACE TO CALL HOME SINCE 1954

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2022 Prospect Drive, Burlington

240 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton Mountain

337 East 42nd Street, Hamilton East Mountain

Located in the heart of Burlington, this building offers Bachelor, 1, 2, & 3 bedroom clean and spacious suites.

Close to many amenities including; No Frills, Walmart, schools, restaurants, entertainment, Burlington Mall and Mapleview Mall. On major bus routes, and also nearby the Go Station. Access to major highways is convenient.

This building is student friendly and is in a great central mountain location with major bus routes in front. Nearby amenities include; Limeridge Mall, grocery stores, local parks and schools. Ease of access to the Linc.

1-844-379-4975

1-877-469-5006

Located just moments away from the serene environment of the Mountain Brow and hiking trails. Well kept, modern low rise walk-up. Nearby amenities include; grocery stores, banks, schools, parks; and major bus routes are just steps away.

MOUNTAIN PARK

TALIA MANOR

LYNDEN MANOR

1-844-276-6928

UPPER JAMES

400 East 42nd Street, Hamilton East Mountain

8 East 36th Street, Hamilton East Mountain Located next to Mountain Brow Park near Concession St. with spectacular views of the city. Near many amenities including shopping & public transit. Within walking distance of The Juravinski Hospital.

1-800-705-3543

Located in a great area near shopping plazas, Food Basics, banks, schools and parks. This student friendly building is just steps from public transit and access to the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway is a 5 minute drive away.

1-844-496-3339

631-633 Upper James Street, Hamilton Mountain Just North of Fennell on Upper James sits 2 well maintained walk-up buildings. On major bus routes and only a short walk away from Mohawk College, Wal-Mart, banks, local restaurants and many other amenities.

1-877-469-5244

Over 100 buildings located in Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington, Cobourg, Dundas, Grimsby, Jarvis, Kitchener, St. Catharines, Stoney Creek and Welland.

As well as a Senior’s Residence in Ancaster and one close to St. Joe’s Hamilton.

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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)

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The

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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.

71 King Street

Picton Place

th ba t d/2 t 1s e 2 b Sep

22 Picton Street

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.

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

Westmount Place

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. 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.

Westmount Estates I

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.

325 Southdale Rd. W. 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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call for availability

641-3171

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

call for availability

641-3468

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

519

Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.

Westmount Estates II

645-6031

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

519

Wonderland Rd. S. & Viscount Rd. ly

call for availability

519

Wonderland Rd. & Springbank Dr.

th te ba dia d/2 mme e 2 b ble I a ail Av

433-5756

2 & 2+den suites

519

Richmond St. N. & Fanshawe Park Rd.

850-1480

2 & 2+den suites

519

Picton St. & Queens Ave.

The Chantry

1 & 1+den suites 2 & 2+den suites 519

King St. & Ridout St.

NORTH

DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN

Premiere Apartment Rentals

649-0085

1 & 1+den suites 2 & 2+den suites

call for availability 519

680-2686

ETOBICOKE MISSISSAUGA

OAKVILLE

BURLINGTON

BRANTFORD

HAMILTON

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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 & Maple

The Brock - 472 Brock Ave. – 289 795 8276

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

Glen Erin & Aquitaine

Lakeview Place - 2770 Aquitaine Avenue – 905 858 8466

Lakeshore & Parklawn

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

Lakeshore & Parklawn

Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246

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contents AUG 13 - 27, 2016 | VOLUME 24 ISSUE 17

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen SENIOR EDITOR

Elisa Krovblit CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Wayne Karl Jackie Marchildon Lydia McNutt (on leave)

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ON THE COVER

CONTRIBUTORS

Jennifer Braun Anne Marshall

MEDIA CONSULTANT

Jamie Weinhardt jamie.weinhardt@ypnexthome.ca

Homestead Peter McGregor Tower - 21 King Street, London

SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Gary Chilvers gary.chilvers@ypnexthome.ca

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Helen Pearce GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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30 neighbourhood profile

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36

Ingersoll

Country comfort close to the city

by Anne Marshall

Safety

Rental scams - How do they work?

by Elisa Krovblit

38

advice

30 The Rentalist

Rental Rantings

ADVERTISING Call 416.626.4200 for advertising rates

by Jennifer Braun

CIRCULATION Free distribution in select high-traffic

by Jackie Marchildon

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A renter's guide to dealing with noisy neighbours

Furniture fails - The pitfalls of apartment furniture

MORE +PHOTOS +VIDEOS +ADVICE +INSPIRATION +TRENDING

Brad Smith

in every issue

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Editor's note

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Index

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What's online

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Classifieds

and information. street boxes, stores, banks, financial institutions and select condominium sales offices.

COPYRIGHT 2016 All rights reserved by Yellow Pages Homes Limited. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. Contents of this publication are covered by copyright and offenders will be prosecuted under the law.

TERMS Advertisers, editorial content and Renters Guide are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. All prices are correct as of press time and are subject to change without notice.

E. & O. E. EDITORIAL Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Email to susan.legge@ypnexthome.ca.

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EXPLORING INGERSOLL

Susan Legge Editor-in-Chief / Director of Content Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @SusanLegge

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Simplify Are you too busy to manage a home? Perhaps you’ve done the homeownership thing, and want to unshackle yourself from the costs of upkeep and home maintenance?

Most everyone these days is looking at ways to de-stress and simplify their lives, and renting rather than owning one can be one of the easiest ways to get relief. When you really think about it, it’s an option that may take some getting used to!

Needless to say, when you’re renting

a home, your “to-do” list will likely look very different than those from your homeownership days. Whether you’re a life-long renter or a homeowner in need of a change, this issue of Renters Guide is for you.

We’ve got some great advice on renting and decorating in the issue.

Check it out! Your new “to-do” list is waiting.

Let us know how it goes, we’d love to hear from you.

The lease

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

+ get social

The lease is the contract between tenant and landlord. That contract is there to make sure you know exactly what each person’s responsibility is.

If you rent an apartment don’t rely on your memory – or what you thought the apartment included.

Before you sign your lease make sure it includes all the amenities, responsibilities and expenses that it should. If the landlord mentioned that the property includes utilities but the lease doesn’t reflect that, then mention it. If you thought the apartment had parking but the lease

says it’s an additional fee, ask.

Whatever is in the lease will stand, unless both landlord and tenant agree to ammend it If it’s not in writing then it’s not included.

Could be an oversight, could be a miscommunication, either way, you don’t want to find out you’ve got responsibilities or expenses that you didn’t think you had.

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

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LONDON

COME HOME

TO

UTILITIES INCLUDED

WALK DOWNTOWN...

Close to shopping, night life, downtown & UWO

• Ensuite Storage • Laundry Facilities • 3 Appliances • Fully equipped fitness centre

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SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included

Call Marg

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519-434-6774

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Near Schools, Shopping & Bus

• Some newly renovated • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. Room • Quiet surroundings

• Attractive, well maintained grounds • On-site Complex Managers

LARGE SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage

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BRIARHILLS

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GREAT LOCATION Close to shopping, schools and Victoria Hospital • 1½ bathrooms • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. room • Quiet surroundings

MOVE-IN BONUS

• On-site Complex Manager • On bus route

LARGE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Some with Carport or Garage

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Call Carla

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519.438.5411 www.ndev.ca

GUELPH

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Jalna Blvd. & Bradley Ave.

White Oak Gate - 1669, 1670 & 1671 Jalna Blvd. – 519-680-0932

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Manor House Apartments - 746 Fanshawe Park Road East – 519-439-4848

Richmond & University

Parkdale Place Apartments - 1201 Richmond Street North – 519-439-0941

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Fanshawe Village - 640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Road – 519-434-4420

Adelaide & Huron

Royal Oak Terrace - 1126-1154 Adelaide Street North – 519-433-5705

Adelaide & Fanshawe Park

Adelaide Towers I, II, III - 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Street North – 519-438-1188

Ernest & Bradley

Bradley Court - 1585 & 1595 Ernest Avenue – 519-690-2968

Commissioners & Adelaide

Roseland Place - 854 Commissioners Road East – 519-668-0616

Ridout & Grand

Ridout Towers - 100 Ridout Street South – 519-432-3857

Ridout & Grand

The Gartshore - 80 & 82 Ridout Street South – 519-434-2828

King & Ridout

Peter McGregor Tower - 21 King Street – 519-432-1995

Commissioners & Wharncliffe

The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apartments - 500 & 527 Gordon Avenue – 519-686-5850

Wonderland & Springbank

Springbank Manor - 492 Springbank Drive – 519-472-2032

Wonderland & Oxford

Trillium Towers I & II - 680 & 690 Wonderland Road North – 519-471-6759

Commissioners & Wharncliffe

Highland Park I & II - 450 & 460 Highland Avenue – 519-672-8730

Grand & Ridout

South Grand Apartment I & II - 21 & 25 Grand Avenue – 519-432-3857

Queen & Margaret

Queen Margaret Place I & II - 100 Queen Street North & 11 Margaret Avenue – 519-578-7790

Queen & Weber

The Regency - 57 Queen Street North – 519-579-7710

Cambridge & Park Hill

Cambridge Park Apartments - 95 Cambridge Street – 519-621-7772

Wellington & Modeland

Nottingham Towers - 56 & 64 Finch Drive – 519-344-3050

Sandy Lane & Cathcart

Pier 100 - 1255 Sandy Lane – 519-336-8561

Exmouth & Murphy

Pontiac Court Apartments - 1202-1273 Pontiac Court – 519-383-7550

London & Murphy

Woodstone Apartments - 1148 & 1150 Afton Drive – 519-337-2098

Wellington & Hanlon Parkway

Phoenix Mill Apartments - 364 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080

Wellington & Hanlon Parkway

Bryden Apartments - 380 & 400 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080

Wyndham & Woolwich

Trafalgar Square - 27 & 33 Cardigan Street – 519-826-6768

Wellington & Edinburgh

Silvercreek Terrace - 120 Edinburgh Road – 519-821-5800

LONDON

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• Great Neighbourhood in West London • Close to Schools and Shopping • Excellent Bus Service • Seasonal Pool

• Quiet Family Orientated Complex • Walk to Schools and Shopping • Great Bus Service • Seasonal Pool • Free Parking • Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites

• Walk to L.H.S.C. Westminster Campus • Schools and Shopping Nearby • Great Bus Service • 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated Suites

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LONDON - NORTHWEST

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• • • • • • • • • • • •

2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry Individual Central Air & Heating Controls Oversized Balconies Bell 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 Model at 1420 Beaverbrook Open Daily 10am - 6pm

SARNIA RD.

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CALL 877-390-3632 or 877-363-0119 or 877-353-7630 OR CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 877-607-6917

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Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

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LONDON NORTH - NORTHWEST YORK TH’S

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3 or 5 appliances • Eat-in kitchen • Exercise room • Sauna, whirlpool, • Indoor saltwater pool • Contolled underground parking • Lobby/parking cameras • Minutes to shopping, banks, theatres & restaurants at Masonville • Minutes to University Hospital & University of Western Ontario

Along the Upper Banks of the Thames River

WINDERMERE BY THE RIVER 675 Windermere Road

5 appliances • Ensuite laundry • Individual central air & heating controls • 2 baths in 2 or 3 bedroom models • Controlled entry/cameras • Oversized balconies • Sauna, whirlpool • Indoor saltwater pool • Indoor parking • Bicycle storage • On bus route • Close to shopping • Exercise room • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit

1, 2 & 3+Den Bedroom Suites 877-612-9315

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CAPULET TOWERS I, II, III & IV 50 Capulet Lane • 877-620-1734

60 Capulet Lane • 877-290-3205

Great Views of City

New Unit Style Available: 1 Bedroom + Den

70 Capulet Lane • 877-715-7852

80 Capulet Lane • 877-439-0677

London's First Non-Smoking Building: 1 & 2 Bdrms

Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Available

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GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES NOW AVAILABLE! • Ideally located in Northwest London-in Oakridge Crossing (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland) • Granite Kitchen Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances are available on upper floors (70 & 80 Capulet) • 1, 1 Bedroom + Den or 2 Bedroom Suites • 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms • 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry • 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 • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit MODEL AT 50 CAPULET OPEN DAILY 10AM-6PM OR CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 877-607-6917

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2228 or 2230 Trafalgar Street (near Hwy 100 in London)

RENOVAT ED SUITES

LONDON - SOUTHEAST

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WASHER & DRYER IN SUITE

OUTDOOR POOL • Dishwasher, Fridge & Stove • Contemporary Decor • Convenience to 401 • Parking • Private Balconies

• Hardwood Floors • 24 hour Surveillance • Ensuite Storage • Natural Gas Fireplace

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1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES

690

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Neighbourhood Profile

Ingersoll Country comfort close to the city

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SET AMONGST THE ROLLING hills of Oxford County, just west of Woodstock and east of London, Ingersoll is the birthplace of Canadian War of 1812 heroine Laura Secord.

This former sleepy town is undergoing a renaissance, as development creeps ever closer to the 401. Country comfort close to the city is what Ingersoll is all about.

While farming has long since given way to indoor employment for most, the community still feels connected to rural roots, and the impressive Hurley’s Independent Grocers is the biggest supermarket in town.

Small town charm and old-

fashioned family values dominate the cultural landscape, where all the tallest buildings are churches.

A neatly preserved downtown core of mom-and-pop businesses looking more and more like grandma-andgrandpa shops, it’s also well situated for a hipster gentrification process, and the signs are already there.

Surprisingly more affluent than a lot of neighbouring communities, employment rates and annual incomes are both higher than the provincial average. Cultural diversity is somewhat lacking, but that’s likely to change soon.

Ingersoll doesn’t have its own

public transit system, but it does have a downtown VIA Rail station. It’s a small enough town that it’s relatively easy to get around on foot or by bike, and there’s a neat network of scenic trails that can keep you off the roads Ingersoll is a small town.

Depending on your perspective, this could be a very good thing. Living in Ingersoll probably means doing a lot of your shopping elsewhere.

Fortunately, its proximity to London means that higher-end chain retailers are only a short drive away.

Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up. She loves nothing more than exploring new areas, peering into other people’s apartments, houses and yards.

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CHANCES ARE, at some point in your renting life, your place was filled with hand-medown furniture. Some of it you probably loved, some of it you probably hated. Antique stuff from grandma’s place will always be cool — I’ve got a retro chair we picked up from my boyfriend’s grandparents. However, there are hand-me-down pieces, like sofas, that tend to be less convenient to hold onto as you become a more established apartment dweller.

If you live in a condo, small apartment or genuinely odd-shaped space, apartmentor condo-sized furniture is your best bet. The upside to this kind of furniture is that it was designed with small spaces in mind — think CB2 or EQ3. These days, you can always find suitable furniture options…but they tend to bring with them a few pitfalls.

SIZE VS. COMFORT VS. STYLE Sometimes finding the appropriate furniture set for your tiny apartment means compromising on comfort. That’s not to say that you can’t find comfy sets that will fit in your unit, it just means that you’ll need to give a little to get a little. For instance, if you want something with big, cozy cushions, you might decide to go with a big love seat and chair, instead of a full sofa. If a matching sofa set is important, searching for a sleeker, smaller sofa and chair might be best — but sometimes that means losing the comfort of big cushions, or the overall choice in style. When comes down to it, you might even think that apartment-sized furniture is just too small. Having said all that, there are some great options out there, but that brings me to our next pitfall...

AFFORDABLE OPTIONS ARE LIMITED If you’re trying to buy small-space furniture on a budget, it can get tricky. My doorway is very small and my apartment itself isn’t big to begin with, so we couldn’t bring home anything longer than 75 inches when we were looking for a new sofa.

A quick search will tell you that the average small sofa is still more than 80 inches long. Stores that create custom-sized furniture are great for avoiding that comfort vs. size compromise, but they tend to be pricey. I managed to buy the smallest, most affordable (and nicest) sofa and chair for $1,200 during a sale (and the first movers originally refused to move the furniture in because they were convinced the sofa would not fit). I like our sofa and chair, but we really only had a few options in that price range when it came down to style, colour and comfort.

YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A NEW SET IF YOU GIVE UP APARTMENT LIFE This won’t apply to everyone, because a lot of people living in apartments enjoy it and don’t plan to move any time soon, but some might eventually move into a larger unit, home or building. When that happens, the perfectly sized furniture you bought for your small space won’t work as well as it did in your apartment. And then begins the fun but frustrating — and expensive — search for furniture all over again.

Jackie Marchildon is the bilingual senior editor at Yellow Pages NextHome. She spends her time searching for hidden gems across the city, whether it’s new neighbourhoods and restaurants or upcoming trends in real estate and home decor. jackie.marchildon@ypnexthome.ca AUG 13 - 27, 2016 | RENTERS GUIDE

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Rental Scams How do they work?

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RENTAL SCAMS ARE AN ongoing problem. Many rely on victimizing people at a disadvantage - new Canadians not familiar with rental rules and laws, first-time renters and generally those people who are trusting and/or unfamiliar with how scams are perpetrated. But rental scams are becoming more sophisticated, don’t think it can’t happen to you.

How are rental scams perpetrated? Knowing the different types of rental scams – and the warning signs – can help you steer clear of falling victim.

1. YOU CAN’T SEE THE APARTMENT: This one is easy to spot, but it can be hard to manage if you are trying to secure an apartment in a location you are not yet in, but will be moving to shortly. It seems like a hassle to move to a new city and spend one to two months in temporary accommodations while trying to find an apartment, but demanding money for a place, sight unseen, is a very common scam.

How do you know the apartment you viewed online is real - or even available? Are those actual pictures or are they pictures the scammer took of another apartment or stock photography? If out of town, find someone in town to visit for you.

You can do a search of the address to see if there are any listings on it. You might even try a reverse phone look-up on a directory website. Just type in the address and call the number of the resident that’s there. They’d be the current tenant. They can tell you if the person you’re dealing with is legit or not, and if they’re actually vacating for the date you’ve been given for moving in.

And if you’re in the same city and a landlord makes excuses why they absolutely cannot show you the apartment – run! That’s one of the biggest red flags of all. Even if renovating, they should have access.

2. CASH OR WIRE TRANSFER: You’ve never met the person but they like you and are willing to rent you an apartment on the spot. They ask for cash or a wire transfer. That’s very suspicious. Without going through a bank there is no paper trail. Once the money is in their hands there is no way to follow it - and with cash, there’s no way to even prove you handed it over. Don’t think a receipt will help, especially hand written. E-transfers, cheques and credit cards all leave a trail. Scammers don’t want a trail because they want to disappear with your money. Don’t give them the ability!

3. INFORMALITY: While there are still landlords and property managers that “Dig your vibe and have a gut feeling about you,” most landlords and property managers want a little more certainty about you as a tenant. They want a lease, some contact info, a rental application, references and a credit check. With such a low vacancy rate at the moment, any landlord eager to get to your wallet without the business formalities is truly a big red flag.

4. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: Scammers often prey on people’s wants and needs. If something is too good to be true, it probably is.

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You should be aware of the price range and going rates for the areas you’re searching. If you find something that is well below market value, ask yourself why. What other possible reason could someone have for giving you - a complete stranger - a break in market rent?

Too nice, too big, too new for what the price is?

Question it. This is the biggest warning sign in avoiding a scam.

5. THE CON: You go over to the apartment for rent and there is someone waiting there, as promised, to show your around. They seem nice, the place is reasonable and you want it. The person has you fill out forms and asks you for a deposit. In this con, the current tenant, who may be posing as a landlord, is the scammer, taking deposits from everyone that comes to see the apartment. They’re likely behind on rent and planning to take off. They may even provide you keys or offer to sell you furnishings.

Scammers know how to make people trust them. They aren’t making this up as they go they’ve planned for this. They often make up identities, create their own email, Facebook page, LinkedIn profile, even print business cards.

Con artists and scammers know how to prey on people by working their emotions. Don’t trust someone because they are nice. Don’t think someone is going to do you a favour “because they like you.” Don’t give in to pressure tactics - they will often push for a quick decision because they’ve got lots of interested people for this great deal if you don’t take it. If there is so much interest, then they don’t need to pressure you.

When in doubt, keep your money in your wallet. Make calls to the property management company to confirm the location and price of a vacancy. Use the corporate website number, not the number in the ad when confirming. Visit the property. Leave a paper trail. Ask to see ID. If you do experience a rental scam, make sure you involve the police as quickly as you can. The more vigilance there is, the harder it will be for scammers to find their next victim.

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Advice | RENTAL RANTINGS

A renter’s guide to dealing with

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By Jennifer Braun

RENTAL LIVING HAS ITS PERKS, but of the few compromises that come with this living culture, living with noise might be the biggest.

It doesn’t matter if you have to deal with basketball all-stars living up-stairs or young beer pong champions living next door, you know the noise can take a toll on your life. Still, you know you can’t entirely escape it.

So, what do you do?

The laws around neighbour noise aren’t clear cut.

Before you blow a fuse and prance over to your neighbours to unload, calm down and assess the situation. Ask yourself: Are my neighbours that loud or are my walls just paper thin?

Are my neighbours being unreasonably loud or just annoyingly loud?

You see, sometimes there’s a grey zone and it all comes down to perspective. Once you’re done assessing the situation, use this guide to help you deal with rental living noise.

IF YOUR WALLS ARE PAPER THIN: If your rental’s walls are paper thin, you’re probably annoying your neighbour as much as they are annoying you. Talk with your neighbour about the noise issue and try and agree on a reasonable timeframe where you can both get noisy activities done.

Even with thin walls, you’ll still be able to get your beauty sleep if you can both agree to not vacuum after 8pm. If possible, rearrange your furniture.

Moving big furniture like your couch and wardrobe against the shared wall can actually help dampen some of the noise. If the noise issue is your downstairs neighbour, a plush rug can also help dampen the noise and keep the peace.

IF YOU’RE EASILY ANNOYED: Playing music at three in the afternoon isn’t completely unreasonable and doesn’t merit a formal complaint. Living in a building with other people just comes with compromise. That said, if your neighbour’s routine is annoying, think of ways that you can escape it. Get out more. Work at a neighbourhood café or catch an afternoon movie. If you want to stay in, try and drown out your neighbour’s noise with your own background noise. The sound of your own TV and music will feel less annoying. Finally, a good investment might just be a pair of earphones or earplugs. Sometimes you just have to help yourself out.

IF YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE UNREASONABLE: If your neighbours are actually being totally unreasonable – playing loud music into the wee hours of the night or have an uncontrollable barking dog– it’s time to pull out the big guns.

Again, assess the situation and write down on paper specific times and dates when your neighbour took the noise too far. If telling your neighbour to keep it down doesn’t solve the problem, present the evidence to your landlord. Until you can get the issue sorted out, resort to helping yourself out with earplugs.

Hopefully you don’t have neighbours from hell and this simple guide can keep you sane, at least until your lease is up!

Want to share your ways to steer clear of the noise? Or do you have questions about rental living in general? Email us at AskRentersGuide@ypnexthome.ca - perhaps the answer you need will be in the next Rental Rantings!

Jennifer Braun is a freelance lifestyle writer from Montreal. When she isn’t writing about fabulous things like her city and its fashion scene, she’s watching Sex and the City reruns and planning her next big story. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @justbejealous and find her blog at www.justbejealous.com

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