Southwestern Ontario Renters Guide - 10 Sep, 2016

SEP 10 - 24, 2016 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 19, FREE

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EDITION

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240 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton Mountain

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1-844-276-6928

TALIA MANOR

400 East 42nd Street, Hamilton East Mountain

8 East 36th Street, Hamilton East Mountain

123 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton Central

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.

Located near John St. S. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital and a short walk to downtown Hamilton.

Extensive renovations completed and ongoing.

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

• Controlled Entry • On bus route • Individual Climate Control • Balconies • 1 Parking included

SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included

699 Talbot Street London

Call Marg

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519-434-6774

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Near Schools, Shopping & Bus

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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

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LONDON’S FINEST te dia cy me an ite Im ccup t Su O lec Se

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

Picton Place 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

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. ly

Westmount Estates I 325 Southdale Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S. & Southdale Rd. W.

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 Available Nov 1st; 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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645-6031

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

641-3171

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

call for availability 519

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519

Wonderland Rd. & Springbank Dr.

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHWEST

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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

641-3468

2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

519

649-0085

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

call for availability 519

680-2686

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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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PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

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Moe Lalani ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen SENIOR EDITOR

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Pretty and pastoral

The Rentalist

Do you really need renters insurance

by Jackie Marchildon

by Anne Marshall

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28 Apartmentality

Off to school? Study up on your rental rights

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Your new to-do list 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 – and find even more online at YPNextHome.ca! Your new “to-do” list is waiting.

Before you sign

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

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In your mind, that new apartment is already yours – right location, right size – right price! But don’t glance over the most important part - signing the lease.

Don’t just look it over, read it. It’s a contract and you’re legally obligated to uphold all of the clauses in that agreement (barring anything illegal).

Whatever is in the lease is what will come into play while you live in your new apartment. Is the rent amount correct? Does it include everything you thought it did – like utilities? Make sure that’s in there, in writing. There’s an old bit of legalese to live by: If it isn’t in

writing, it never happened.

Are there any weird stipulations that make you uneasy? Are there any stipulations you won’t adhere to?

While many things, like smoking bans or tenants insurance, aren’t mandated by law, if they’re included in the lease, they’re binding. Make sure you can live with what you sign, because those will be the rules you’ll live by for the duration of your lease. And make sure you get a signed copy of the lease.

Enjoy this issue of Renters Guide.

Check us out online at YPNextHome.ca, and get ready to rent your new home!

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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

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BEAVERBROOK TOWERS 1420, 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook Rd.

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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

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Fanshawe Park Rd. E.

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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

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

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70 Capulet Lane • 877-715-7852

80 Capulet Lane • 877-439-0677

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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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villages, the largest of which is Fonthill, the area of Niagara known as Pelham is located to the west of Thorold and Welland, south of St. Catharines, and east of Lincoln.

Taking it easy seems to be the order of the day in Pelham. Other than cyclists, you won’t see anyone here in a particular hurry. The weekly Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings is a major social event.

The abundance of good Italian food, incredible natural beauty and generous spirit are probably the best reasons to choose this particularly rural part of Niagara, from a city

slicker’s perspective.

Rural and idyllic, Pelham has a very different feel from the busier Niagara communities that surround it. Perched atop the Niagara Escarpment, you can turn onto nearly any side road heading north and catch a breathtaking view of Lake Ontario in the distance. While much of the area is still farmland, dotted with the occasional four-corners hamlet, there’s real suburban growth occurring.

Home to a slightly older population than other parts of Niagara, the dream of retiring to the country is a reality for many folks here. Residents

are down-to-earth, friendly, and extremely proud of the area’s rich history and agricultural heritage. It seems like a place that would be welcoming to newcomers regardless of their origins.

Given its rural setting, it’s no surprise that the best way to get around Pelham is by car. There is Highway 20, and the 406 connects to it as well as the QEW and Highway 3.

The St. Catharines Transit Pelham Rd. route will get you close, and Welland offers a similar not-quite-there service. Bike trails abound, but these are more useful for recreational rides.

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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IT’S JUST ABOUT TIME for the new school year to begin, and for many students in college and university, it means leaving Casa del Mom’n’Dad and moving off to a new apartment at school. It’s usually the first time leaving home, the first time having an apartment and the first time having to pay all of the bills. Students should enjoy and make the most of this newfound freedom, but they should also be aware of their new-found rental rights and responsibilities.

research and experiences or through the experiences of friends and neighbours, but one of the first things college and university students should learn is the basics that are included in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

Regardless of which province you live in, the RTA will help guide you to understanding your rental rights and responsibilities. Each province differs slightly in their rules, so it’s important to understand the rules in the province in which you will be residing.

Seasoned renters will have learned the ropes – either through their own

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Entry – Your landlord must give you notice to enter your apartment and cannot just come in whenever they want (unless a valid emergency is involved).

Rent – There are rules dictating how much rent your landlord can charge, including how often the rent can be raised and how much notice the landlord has to give you before raising

the rent.

Pets – Some provinces allow pet restrictions and if it’s in the lease, you can be evicted for having pets. Other provinces allow pets and anything pertaining to pets in the lease is void. Find out what applies to you before you pick up a furry friend.

Deposits – Some provinces only permit a deposit equal to last month’s rent – and this money can only be applied to the last month’s rental payment. Some provinces allow damage deposits and/or pet deposits. There is a legal limit to deposits.

Repairs and maintenance – The landlord is obligated to keep the apartment and common areas clean and in good repair. Know the process for submitting maintenance requests. Don’t feel you need to live in unhealthy, dangerous or otherwise sub-par conditions because you’re a student.

Locks – Neither you nor the landlord can change the locks to lock the other out.

Eviction – There are numerous valid reasons for eviction, but each includes a legal process that needs to be followed.

Once the legal process is completed, the only one that can change the locks and physically remove the tenant is the Bailiff or Sheriff. Make sure you’re not getting put out illegally.

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HOW TO ENSURE YOUR RENTAL RIGHTS: Make sure you get a copy of the lease you singed at the time of signing, and keep this document. If any issues arise, contact your landlord in writing. Keep a log of any times you need to contact your landlord. This is important if issues end up escalating or you feel you’re not being treated fairly. A log showing repeated requests with no response will stand up as evidence if you need to pursue issues in the courts or Landlord Tenant Tribunal that cannot be resolved simply between you and the landlord. Make sure you always get receipts for your rent – at the time of payment, especially if you’re paying cash. Keep all documentation of any expenses incurred due to issues that are the landlord’s responsibility.

Treat your landlord and neighbours with consideration and you should enjoy your first rental experience and your first time away from home, on your own. Most landlords do treat their tenants well and look after their responsibilities, but as a new renter and a student, ensuring you understand your rights and responsibilities is important and should be taken seriously.

If you cannot resolve issues with your landlord, or want further information about the RTA specific to your province, please visit:

Sign a lease – This is a contract that defines all expectations – from the cost of rent to what is included in the rent. It also outlines the landlord’s expectations. This contract is enforceable and you need to stick to the terms or you can be evicted. It cannot include illegal terms. Make sure you understand what you’re signing. If it’s not in writing then it doesn’t count.

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Repairs and maintenance – If problems arise, contact your landlord immediately. This is both for your own comfort and for the protection of the property. Many small problems can turn into major issues if left unremedied, and you’re obligated to look after the property.

Northwest Territories: Department of Justice, Rental Office

Terminating residency – When you want to move out – whether going back to your parents’ home or moving onto a new apartment – you need to give proper notice. There are forms that you can use, provided by your local Landlord and Tenant agency or provincial services agency. There are also specified notice periods set by each province. If you do not give your landlord the proper notice, you may be on the hook for rent payments until the proper terms of termination are met.

Human Rights – Everyone is also protected under Canadian Human Rights Code as well as the provincial code. You cannot be discriminated against for your age, sex,

British Columbia: Residential Tenancies Manitoba: Residential Tenancies Branch New Brunswick: Landlord and Tenant Services Newfoundland: Services NL

Nova Scotia: Residential Tenancies Nunavut: Department of Justice, Residential Tenancies Act Ontario: Landlord Tenant Board Prince Edward Island: Office of the Director of Residential Rental Property Quebec: Regie du logement Saskatchewan: Office of Residential Tenancies Winnipeg: Residential Tenancies Branch Yukon: Residential Tenancies Office *Dorm rooms and student campus residences do not fall under the LTA

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IF YOUR APARTMENT BUILDING or rental home doesn’t require you to have proof of renters insurance, you might hum and haw about having to pay an extra monthly fee and decide it’s not necessary. I’m all for avoiding extra monthly payments – but that renters insurance policy might really help you out should you come across a series of unfortunate events.

included in your renters insurance, it would protect you financially if you unintentionally caused bodily harm to someone in your home. It would also likely cover you if you accidentally caused damage to the property in which you lived.

Your landlord probably has property insurance on your building, but their policy doesn’t likely protect your personal belongings, any of the upgrades you’ve made to your unit, or cover you if someone hurts themselves in your home.

It will cover certain things, but disregard others – know what’s what when it comes to your landlord’s insurance versus your own.

IF A FIRE BURNS DOWN YOUR BUILDING: PROPERTY INSURANCE: Generally speaking, your landlord’s property insurance would pay for the demolition of the building (if necessary), as well as cover the expenses required to repair or rebuild it. This means it would pay to fix the structure itself, as well as any permanant fixtures – lights, built-in cabinetry, etc. Their insurance would not cover your personal belongings.

VS RENTERS INSURANCE: In most cases, renters insurance would cover all of the contents in your unit in the case of a fire. Most policies would also cover your expenses if you needed a place to live while your home was out of commission.

IF SOMEONE GETS HURT IN YOUR HOME: PROPERTY INSURANCE: Chances are, if you organize a get-together and a partygoer slips on a spill and hurts themself in your home, your landlord’s insurance would not be of any help if that person decided to sue you.

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IF SOMEONE BREAKS IN AND STEALS YOUR STUFF… PROPERTY INSURANCE: As you now know, the landlord’s property insurance doesn’t extend to the contents of your unit, which means that without renters insurance, you’d be on the hook for replacing everything yourself in this situation.

VS RENTERS INSURANCE: In most cases, your renters insurance policy covers your possessions and personal property if your apartment gets broken into.

Whether you’re renting a basement apartment in a home, a unit in a mid-rise or one in a massive highrise, insurance is all the same – the property owner insures the structure and property, and the resident insures the contents.

Take a look around your place – how would you feel without everything in your home? Is it all worth paying a small monthly fee to protect?

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1. Simplify your cleaning products Limit spring cleaning products to a quality window/ glass cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, tile/grout cleaner and a toilet bowl cleaner.

2 The Molly Maid system Clean each room from the top to bottom starting on the left and moving right. This really is the quickest and most efficient efficient way to thoroughly spring clean your home.

3 Dust first, first, vacuum second Any bits of dust or dirt that fall to the floor floor as you’re dusting will be picked up by the vacuum cleaner.

4 The best dust cloth: a damp, clean microfiber microfiber cloth Hold the cloth by a corner and lightly mist with clean water from a spray bottle. The cloth should be just damp enough to pick up dust without leaving moisture streaks on the furniture surface.

5 Pet hair Remove it from upholstery with a damp microfibre microfibre cloth or rubber glove.

6 Damp mop First sweep or vacuum floors floors to collect crumbs and dirt. Then start washing the floor floor in the farthest corner of the room and work your way towards the door. Use a damp cloth on the end of a mop handle to reach the narrow space between appliances.

7 Microwave spatters Fill a cup with water and microwave on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen any baked on food so you can easily wipe it clean. Before wiping the microwave, remember to be extra careful when removing the cup of water as it will be hot.

8 Dish cloths and sponges These are germ incubators, if you don’t clean them you’re just spreading the bacteria around. Wash dish cloths regularly, and microwave damp sponges on high for several minutes to kill bacteria. Even better, toss the sponge and stick to microfibre microfibre cloths, which dry quickly when hung up and help prevent the spread of germs.

9 The toothbrush Use a toothbrush for hard to reach areas in the bathroom and kitchen (for example, around the soap holder, taps and drain).

10 Streaks on the balcony door Streaks are tricky to eliminate. When spring cleaning,

wipe the interior side of the glass horizontally and the exterior side vertically. This way, it will be easy to determine if the streaks are on the inside or outside.

11 Clean your laundry routine.

You fill your laundry basket with dirty clothes. You take it to the laundry room and setting it on the floor. Then you repack it with clean clothes an hour later. Give your laundry basket, hamper and detergent/bleach/ softener caddy a good cleanse. Now, add anti-bacterial wipes to your laundry kit so that you can wipe out the inside of the basket before refilling it with clean clothes each time.

12 De-scale the kettle.

Fill the kettle half-and-half with white vinegar and water and leave it to soak overnight. Using an old toothbrush, dislodge any stubborn bits of lime scale.

Rinse out thoroughly a couple of times and then boil some water to eliminate any odour of vinegar.

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