Southwestern Ontario Renters Guide - 24 Sep, 2016

SEP 24 - OCT 8, 2016 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 20, FREE

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EDITION

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240 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton Mountain

115 Main Street East, Hamilton Central

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.

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337 East 42nd Street, Hamilton East Mountain 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.

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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.

On major bus routes and close to the GO Station.

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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.

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

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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.

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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 Oct 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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2 bdrm / 2 bath suites

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call for availability 519

Wonderland Rd. S. & Viscount Rd. th te ba dia d/2 mme e 2 b ble I a ail Av

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2 & 2+den suites

519

Richmond St. N. & Fanshawe Park Rd.

850-1480

2 & 2+den suites

519

Picton St. & Queens Ave.

The Chantry

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King St. & Ridout St.

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

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680-2686

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FACILITIES INCLUDE • Fully equipped exercise room • Indoor swimming pool • Sauna • On-site management office • Underground parking • Recreation Room • Library • Games Room • Guest Suite

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OVER 65% RENTED

MODEL SUITES NOW OPEN DAILY, 11AM-4PM or by appointment 2nd floor

Commissioners Rd. W. Wonderland Rd. S.

• In-suite laundry • 12th floor tenant lounge/terrace • Fireplace • Exercise room • Individual storage lockers available

Southdale Rd. W.

Wharncliffe Rd.

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Amenities abound in this Southwest London location offering convenient, care-free living at its best.

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• Brand new building • In-suite laundry • Great location • Granite countertops

• Stainless steel appliances • Luxury finishes & features • Laminate wood floors • 9 foot ceilings

NOW RENTING – MODELS OPEN SATURDAYS 12PM-4PM OR BY APPOINTMENT

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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

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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CONTRIBUTORS

Chuck Resnick Michele Sponagle Dina Vieira

MEDIA CONSULTANT

Morguard - Margaret Place

Jamie Weinhardt jamie.weinhardt@ypnexthome.ca

Kitchener's finest highrise SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Gary Chilvers gary.chilvers@ypnexthome.ca

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Helen Pearce GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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28 neighbourhood profile

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The Rentalist

A harmonious balance

Huron Park

Can my landlord really tell me I can't use nails in the wall?

by Michele Sponagle

by Jackie Marchildon

advice

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28 Moving

Technology on the move

by Chuck Resnick

Renters' Help

Seven tips for improving indoor air quality this fall season

by Dina Vieira

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Neighbourhood focused One of the most exciting innovations at YPNextHome over the last few years has been creating Neighbourhood Profiles – comprising a wealth of data and information – from across the country.

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Square footage may seem like a bottom line – an easy way to

compare prices and value. While it’s a starting point when comparing apartments, it’s not the defining factor.

Open concepts are popular, oddly shaped rooms can make placing furniture quite difficult. Big dens may work for some, while others want more room in the kitchen. Layout and function really will mean more than square footage alone, you need to understand if the space works for you.

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LONDON - SOUTHWEST

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Visit our Residential Rental Information Centre in Forest Hill and find everything you need to choose your “right place”. Old Oak’s friendly advisors will help you find the location, floor plans and amenities that are just right for you.

SUGARCREEK TRAIL 405-445 Sugarcreek Trail 1 & 2 Bedroom suites

PROUDFOOT PLACE 535 & 565 Proudfoot Lane 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

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FOREST HILL 575-605 Proudfoot Lane Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom suites

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SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included

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

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Great Views of City

New Unit Style Available: 1 Bedroom + Den

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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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Neighbourhood Profile

Huron Park A harmonious balance Fast facts Average household income

$124,548

Family structure

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

60%

29%

11%

Own vs. rent

5%

RENTERS

95% OWNERS

On tap

21%

20%

21%

CORONA

COORS LIGHT

ALEXANDER KEITH’S

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LET’S FACE IT – your electronic devices make the world go round, and in the moving business, we realize how important those items are to families.

One of the most common questions we get is regarding how to transport electronics safely, especially big-screen TVs. During a move, whether it’s across town or across Canada, it is important to give these items special treatment so they arrive in one piece and in good working order. The best advice we have for accomplishing this goal requires some forethought: to keep the original boxes and foam spacers the electronic items came in. That is truly the safest method for moving them.

Of course, people rarely keep these boxes, so at Two Men and a Truck - Canada, we have specialty boxes and crates designed specifically to move bigscreen TVs safely. People who do their own packing and moving should be aware of how easy it is to damage one of these units. Spending a few dollars extra to purchase or rent one of these special boxes can make all the difference. They can accommodate any size TV, so there is a solution for every unit.

systems. Many teenagers leave their entire gaming systems hooked up until moving day. It’s up to them to disassemble their systems and hopefully place them into the packing they arrived in. If not, the best thing to do is wrap consoles in anti-static bubble wrap and place them into appropriately sized boxes so they won’t move around during the trip. In fact, this is the best way to treat most electronics items. That includes computers – especially desktop units. We have specialty boxes designed specifically for them that can be bought separately. If you choose not to go that route, then surround the unit with anti-static bubble wrap, and again, place it into an appropriate sized box.

And one last handy tip: pack the associated hardware with your electronics. When packing computers, place the mouse, keyboard, power cord, scanner, printer cables, etc. all into the same box. When these cartons arrive at your new digs, you’ll be very glad you did!

Another thing to remember is that most of these television sets are mounted on wall brackets – and moving companies are reluctant to disassemble the wall mounts or assemble them at the other end.

Usually, if something is going to go wrong, that’s when it will happen – and again, people rarely keep the installation instructions for the brackets. It’s far too chaotic on moving day to be trying to find any instruction manuals. The best plan when preparing for your move is to take the TVs off the walls yourself, ahead of time, and have them ready to be packaged properly.

Here’s a tip for anyone disassembling electronics for a move. Get your digital camera or phone camera and take photos of the wiring connections on the backs of the TVs, cable boxes, DVD players and the like. When it comes time to reassemble them, it will be much easier to reference how they were set up originally, saving time, stress and frustration.

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MY FIRST FEW YEARS AS A RENTER, it was pretty common to be told by landlords that nail holes were not allowed. As a young renter, I was initially too afraid to go ahead hammer into the walls and challeng them – but let’s face it, bare walls get old fast, and there are only so many crafty ways to hang frames without nails.

But this is a good question. Do nail holes fall under the category of general wear and tear in a rental unit? Are landlords allowed to request that you do not put any holes in your walls, even though you’re paying to occupy the space?

Can they take from your deposit or go after you for the cost to fill the holes when you move out? These questions are debatable.

Quick calls to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) of British Columbia, Service Alberta and Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board (OLTB) revealed that the answers vary from province to province but generally fall into a grey zone.

BRITISH COLUMBIA In B.C., landlords can ask for a security deposit. It can be no more than half of the first month’s rent. According to the RTB, you are allowed to make your rental unit your home, and your landlord cannot add a “no nails stipulation” to your lease. At the end of your tenancy, your landlord cannot withhold your deposit because of nail holes, but you are responsible for filling the holes with putty before you move out.

ALBERTA In Alberta, landlords can ask for a security deposit but it cannot be more than one month’s rent. There is nothing about nails in the landlord and tenant laws, but if your landlord has specified in your rental agreement that you are not allowed to hammer nails into the wall, that is binding. Your landlord could therefore, potentially deduct the repair cost from your deposit when it comes time to move out.

General wear and tear is expected, but the definition of what that means is rather vague, and ultimately your landlord could decide that your wall holes were excessive and consider them damage. Should you choose to dispute it, the board would hear from both sides and go from there.

ONTARIO In Ontario, landlords cannot ask tenants for a security deposit. The OLTB says that there is nothing in the Residential Tenancies Act that specifies you cannot put nails in the wall. It does, however, say this: “The tenant is responsible for the repair of undue damage to the rental unit or residential complex caused by the willful or negligent conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant. 2006, c. 17, s. 34.”

The definition of undue damage is up for legal interpretation but if your landlord believes your wall holes should be considered damage to the unit, they can apply to the board and the verdict will be decided from there.

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By Dina Vieira

IF YOU THINK ALLERGIES affect Canadians in springtime only, think again. Late summer and early fall produces mould blooms and ragweed, which can heighten allergies and worsen respiratory problems for those who suffer from asthma. It is estimated that 3 million Canadians suffer from asthma.

Allergy and asthma sufferers are not the only ones that can benefit from clean indoor air. Almost anyone these days is sensitive to dust, mites, renovation/construction debris, second-hand smoke, pet dander, particle matter and re-circulated air from closed loop HVAC systems. All this stuff we can’t see in the air can potentially lead to a cold and flu brew, particularly in closed or windowless spaces.

Not to fret, there are a number of things you can do to improve the quality of the air you breathe in your home (and office) right now. Here are seven easy steps: 1. Open windows and doors regularly for air circulation 2. Invest in a True HEPA air purifier 3. Limit use of non-organic home fragrance products (candles, room sprays) 4. Dust and clean your home regularly 5. Do a major clean twice per year (fall and spring) to wash large items that collect dust regularly like curtains, bed covers, pillows, rugs 6. Add living plants to naturally clean air and add oxygen 7. Limit use of products containing VOC’s (volatile organic compounds)

If you do invest in a good quality air purifier, make sure it contains a True HEPA filter (high efficiency particulate arrestance). True HEPA means the filter was manufactured, tested,

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Many new developments have air purification systems built in, but if you are buying or renting an older home or condo without True HEPA filtration, investing in a True HEPA air purifier will be worth it, especially if you or your loved ones are affected by asthma, allergies, respiratory issues, pet dander, second-hand smoke or VOC’s.

If you are updating your home, VOC’s might be more of an issue since volatile organic compounds are usually found in paint, flooring, carpets, and other chemicals used in construction. A True HEPA air purifier with a VOC indicator will help reduce harmful chemicals in the air that the human eye or nose cannot see or smell. They are very subtle, but an air purifier like the Honeywell HPA250C with Bluetooth technology will indicate when VOC’s are present and will work hard to help reduce them automatically.

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