South Western Ontario Renters Guide - 06 Dec., 2014

December 6 - 20, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 25

Southwestern Ontario Edition

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288 Mount Albion Rd. | 905-578-5488 - Building Super Offers many features for your active lifestyle. Includes swimming pool, and is only steps away from the Niagara Escarpment. Well maintained with up to date amenities including underground parking for some units.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

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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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December 6 - 20, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 25

C E L E B R AT I N G 2 2 Y E A R S

Southwestern Ontario Edition

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INTRODUCING A BRAND NEW, LUXURY BUILDING AT 121 FALLOWFIELD DRIVE, KITCHENER

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Large, open concept suites.

Stainless steel appliances.

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37 Renters beware! Rental scams becoming sophisticated

By Elisa Krovblit

DESIGNER ADVICE 46 Home decor for the holidays

by Heather Segreti

RENTERS' HELP 54 Pack rat

by Jane Herman

EDITORS’ NOTES

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here are you at in your search for the perfect rental suite?

Whether you’ve just started looking or are almost ready to sign on the dotted line, we know you’ll find this publication helpful.

Using our information and ads, all the latest in rental accommodations, news and advice is at your fingertips.

Over the last few months, we’ve added more in the way of getting more details on rental communities and more tips on renting, design, recipes, expert advice and ways to make your space your very own.

Leasing a rental property is a serious decision and a significant commitment, so it is imperative that you do your homework and research the marketplace to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money.

Let us know what you think of this issue. We love hearing from you!

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

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ho’s in holiday mode? Or should I ask who isn’t?

The halls of every mall are decked and Christmas music is floating through the air in nearly every restaurant and store. Many apartment buildings get into the spirit of the season with some decorations – some communities even arrange for tenant gatherings and festivities. For some it’s a deeply religious time of year, for others it’s not. But it’s not just about Christmas, it’s about community.

If you want to decorate, just find out what your building permits. Some management companies will encourage you to add your own personal touches to decorative installations in common areas. Some reserve the common area decorations to company-approved and owned items. Some buildings allow you to put a wreath on your door while others prefer you limit your festive decorations to the inside of your suite.

This time of year isn’t just Christmas, it’s Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Festivus and more – lots of different celebrations this time of year, with some people that don’t celebrate anything. Some buildings recognize and decorate by sticking with a winter theme, others incorporate different traditions. There is no reason you can’t approach the property management and ask whether you can share your traditions too.

For me, this time of year isn’t about a specific holiday, it’s about enjoying, sharing, recognizing all that’s happened in the year that’s coming to a close. Whatever your traditions are, make it a time of sharing and warmth, and include those in your community.

It’s also a great time of year to find that new apartment. Find the perfect home, we’re here to help! Our magazine and website, plus RentersGuide.ca and our new Renters Guide app, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide

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

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Adelaide St N

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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

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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

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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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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

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

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

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Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, tenant lounge overlooking downtown, exercise room. Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.

The Chantry 300 North Centre Rd.

Ceramic flooring, 9ft. ceilings, fireplace, 5 appliances (in-suite laundry), A/C. Secured underground parking included in rent, guest suite, lounge, exercise room Utilities Incl. Pay Personal Hydro.

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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.

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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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2 bed/2.5 bath open concept Townhome avail Jan 1st; 5 appliances, finished basement, garage; 1250 sq ft.

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APARTMENT Shopper Use all the resources at hand and make quality a key part of your decision criteria

BY TED WHITEHEAD

WHEN LOOKING FOR RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PARTICULARLY IN AN AREA THAT’S UNFAMILIAR TO YOU, IT’S WISE TO USE EVERY RESOURCE AVAILABLE TO FIND AN APARTMENT THAT IS WITHIN YOUR BUDGET AND FULFILLS YOUR LIFESTYLE NEEDS. Nowadays, a growing number of rental-housing consumers are using the Internet, as their information search source for locating an apartment. If you're moving to a new city or town, most provinces and local municipalities have general information websites with links that provide a direct click to available rental information sites in the area, Once you arrive at the selected sites, you can generally click on the type of apartment and location you’re looking for, and do some preliminary ‘shopping’ online. The benefit to online listings is that they are generally kept current.

Well-respected media such as Renters Guide and homeTRADER.ca can also be a big help. These sources are widely used by apartment-shoppers. Word-of-mouth continues to be a great method to find a good apartment at a reasonable rate. Ask family members, colleagues and friends if they know of good rentals available in the area where you want to live. If you’ve located an apartment and wonder what it’s like to live there, ask tenants who enter or leave the building for their opinions. Other important considerations for any savvy apartment seeker are the quality of the home you plan to select and the quality of RentersGuide.ca service you will receive once you have selected your chosen area.

Now, there is an effective tool to help you find the perfect apartment and enjoy increased peace of mind in your decision – the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP).

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The first of its kind in North America, the program from the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) promotes best practices when it comes to operating apartment buildings in Ontario. A CRBP building is well run and well managed. It is in good repair and the management ensures that the required safety standards are met. Property owners and managers in this program follow FRPO’s established Standards of Practice, which help to establish and maintain a high quality of life for renters.

You can use the CRBP in three different ways. Certified buildings all display the program’s seal of approval, so you can see whether the buildings that you are considering have that on hand. You can also visit the website www. crbprogram.org, where you can search for an apartment in a certified building by geographic location, name or the management company. If you have located a building in one of the other ways mentioned above, you would be wise to check the CRB Program website to check and see whether the building has passed the certification process.

Either way, this new “quality assurance” standard can help you make your final decision with confidence. To be certified, apartment owners/applicants must agree to maintain a certain standard in areas such as Human Rights Code, tenant servicing, fire and building code compliance, staff training policies, proper safety procedures, information and privacy law compliance, financial management, insurance, and employee relations. The program is audited by the well-respected third-party auditors J.D. Power & Associates. There is also a mandatory training and education component that all property management staff must complete.

Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program, RentersGuide.ca Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).

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YOU WANT A NEW APARTMENT. YOU GIVE NOTICE. YOU HUNT. You find. You put down your deposit. But then, the emails stop. The keys don’t arrive.

The apartment is occupied by someone else.

You’ve been scammed. The first thing you need to do is contact the police.rental scam man sitting on the couch with box upset talking on the phone Rental scams are a crime of opportunity.

With record low vacancy rates across Canada, there is a huge demand for apartments, and it outweighs supply. Beyond that, affordable rentals become even more sparse. Renters who are under tight budgets and short timelines are very vulnerable – but with scams becoming more sophisticated, it’s wise for all renters to act cautiously.

Scammers are looking for an easy target. When your budget is tight and you’re offered a good deal it can seem like a windfall. That’s when you’ve got to be most careful – stop and ask yourself,“Is this too good to be true?” Is it a large family apartment that comes in well under budget? Is it an upscale property that seems to be priced too low? Don’t think this is a limited problem – it’s happening across the country, from big city centres to small towns.

How do you avoid rental scams?

Look for red flags. If you’re conducting your search online, be wary of anything that seems under market value. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Rental scams have to be appealing to attract a lot of interest.

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Be especially cautious if the person renting the apartment doesn’t want to show you the property or wants to conduct the entire transaction online, without meeting.

Don’t ever wire money to a person you’ve never met for an

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Don’t let anyone rush you into a decision.

If you’re searching for an apartment remotely, try to find a friend that can visit the apartment for you. You may even want to resort to using an agent.

You want to go see the property, meet the landlord or property management and look at the actual property that is being rented. The property manager will meet you in the rental office – be leery of anyone who refuses to use the rental office for the paperwork.

If you are interested, fill out the paperwork and make sure to use a cheque, credit card or PayPal. These are traceable and scammers prefer to leave no trail.

If you have to pay a deposit of cash, do not hand over cash without a receipt, and be cautious if you’re asked to wire money. Wire transfers are usually a big, red flag.

In love with design and decor, Elisa is editor of Renters Guide and Commercial Investor, and contributing editor at Home Decor & Renovations.

When not RentersGuide.ca searching out some unusual solutions to her century home’s reno projects, she’s busy discovering the next best thing in Toronto.

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by HEATHER SEGRETI

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Help! I’d like to dress my home for the holidays, but don’t want it to turn into a nightmare!

The movie is a classic but you do not want your home to be “The Nightmare Before Christmas” so, start with a theme and build on it every year. This is cost-effective and it works! This way, when you buy new items each year, they will fit in with your overall theme.

Where people run into a problem is when they continually purchase new decorative items each year and then end up with a house full of goods, none of which work together. So, a plan is your best friend.

Examine the style of your home. Is it traditional, contemporary or something in between? Then, choose your colour palette. It may be silver, gold, red and gold, or any festive combination that gets you in the spirit.

Your colour choice may be influenced by your interior door hardware or some other feature in your home. If you have brass hardware then gold may work for you. If you’re a brushed nickel or chrome kind of person, then silver will complement the look. For antique oil-rubbed bronze hardware, you may want to go with the classic look of red or burgundy velvet.

Regardless, start with a colour scheme. This will keep you on track when you are out shopping, and we all like to shop! You will stick to your colours – if you are in the gold camp you will pass on the silver garland, even though it is on sale.

Another tried-and-true shopping rule is this: just because it’s on sale does not mean it’s a good deal. If it doesn’t work in your home, it’s not a deal. “Stylish” RentersGuide.ca means that the items you choose blends in with your existing home and don’t look out of place or cluttered.

A stylish holiday home may mean relocating some accessories and putting them away over the festive season. Replace them with the new, wonderfully themed decorative items you have purchased.

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TRY THIS: > Glass vases filled with silver and white ornaments can replace your year-round dining room centrepiece. > Wonderful silver candlesticks on the mantel with aromatic cedar garland can replace your everyday mantel décor. > “Real” cedar and pine decorative garland to line the mantel, dining table or stair banister is always a classic choice and looks good in any style home. (I am a fan of the real thing when it comes to greenery, however there are many good replicas on the market.)

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What are some top colour choices for holiday décor? I want to avoid the predictable redand-green combination this year.

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My top colour choices are gold and silver. All the rage are metallics, even in the fashion industry.

You can combine gold with cream and brown, and I have even done this in my own home. Gold ornaments, off-white bows, and ribbon with gold trim or sheer brown detail picks up the colour of my hardwood flooring, and cream and gold faux flowers placed onto the branches of the tree make the home look warm for the holidays. It works, it’s classic and I have had the same ornaments for the past 10 years. I am still building on my existing purchases, which is a good investment.

If you choose to go with a silver or pewter colour, off-white or silver/grey ribbon will look wonderful.

Ribbon is a great way to introduce colour and texture. If you purchase your ribbon in bulk, you can use it to decorate your tree, wreath and centrepiece too. This will help build continuity into your holiday theme in every RentersGuide.ca room.

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This will be my first Christmas in a condo and I’m already missing the grand Christmas tree.

Any suggestions on how to get the same feel on a smaller, condo-friendly scale?

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A ceiling-height Christmas tree may be out of the question, however that doesn’t mean you must forgo your tree. In fact, there are several faux trees on the market these days. They are pre-lit, which is a bonus, and they come in all shapes and sizes. I would select a very narrow tree that you can position in the corner of your living room. Or, purchase a pair of trees: a five- or six-ft. tree with an 18-inch diameter, and a three- or four-ft. tree with a 14-inch diameter. Place them side by side, in just the right spot, creating your own mini forest display.

If a tree does not work for you or you have no place to store it in the off season, which could be a problem, then a centrepiece on your coffee or dining table is a great scaled-down alternative. I would suggest real cedar and pine to give you the scent of the winter holidays. You will need to pierce the branches into a water-soaked floral block to keep the needles intact. You could also introduce a small string of battery-operated mini lights to enhance the arrangement. Stick to clear lights, and you can add other ornaments to your arrangement by securing wire to them and then piercing them to the block as well.

Another way to bring that festive feeling into a small apace is to remove some existing accessories and replace them with your new holiday centrepieces, such as glass vessels and vases filled with ornaments or pinecones. If storage is an issue, real greenery is a plus because you will not need to store it when the season is over.

Another great idea is to add festive cushions to your favorite sofa or chair. Choose an accent colour to coordinate with your theme. A small silver beaded silk cushion may add the perfect finishing touch to your living room or den.

Lastly, scented candles with a wonderful candiedapple or cinnamon flavour will make you feel like the spirit of holiday spirit has nestled into your condo.

Happy holidays!

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PACK RAT

BY JANE HERMAN

IS CLUTTER GETTING YOU DOWN? Due to space limitations, apartments present both unique challenges to store and manage everything we and our families really need RentersGuide.ca and the opportunity to live simply and avoid excessive clutter.

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After managing a household for over 25 years I have developed some effective strategies for staying on top of certain kinds of “clutter.” Like a garden, a home or apartment must be “weeded” regularly in order to let the beauty of the flowers be seen. This means taking out the recycling, dealing with mail, newspapers, magazines and catalogs daily, keeping up with filing of correspondence, bills, receipts, appliance warranties, restaurant takeout menus , theatre and other cultural brochures.

I go through my refrigerator weekly, keeping those containers of leftovers and the fruit and vegetable bins under control, wiping out the shelves as I go.

When I put something away I check to see that the drawer or cupboard is wiped and clean. I have a designated shelf for wrapping paper and gift bags that I re-use, as well as a special place in my closet where anyone in our family can leave clothes or any other articles they no longer need or want. Having an “Outbox” makes it easier to discard things that lose their usefulness. Twice a year I thoroughly go through my closet, shelves, drawers, and bathroom cupboard, ensuring that I only keep things that I really need, wear and use. Despite my best efforts, keeping clutter under control is a never RentersGuide.ca ending task, for there seems to be a constant procession of things into the apartment.

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While I do manage to stay on top of much clutter through regular routines, it’s the stuff that’s been in the same place seemingly forever – like my husband’s refusal to ditch his collection of 25 year old cassette tapes – that is literally driving me crazy. Besides the fact that cassettes are pretty much obsolete, and he hasn’t listened to any of them in years, we could sure put the cupboard to better use. A friend of mine didn’t even bother asking her husband (a serious music lover, no less) if she could get rid of his cassettes, she simply tossed them all out one day, to his great consternation.

But there’s a fine line between saving mementoes and saving garbage. How do you get your partner to overcome their “disposaphobia” (the fear of letting go of things) – where do you draw the line?

“One person’s garbage is another person’s treasure,” says Hellen Buttigieg, a professional organizer and the president of We Organize U, a company that provides a personalized approach to clearing clutter and organizing space to help clients regain control of their lives. ‘There can be a lot of conflict when spouses are sorting through old possessions,” says Buttigieg. “It’s important to give people the opportunity to make decisions about what’s important to them,” she adds.

Buttigieg says that people tend to hang on to things long after they’ve lost their usefulness because they represent a memory. But hanging on to old things prevents you from making space for new things, new ideas, new experiences and new ways of thinking.

Renting or borrowing items you use infrequently can help to significantly cut down on the amount of stuff you need to acquire. Some buildings, like Maple Leaf Quay, have a large variety of appliances and other things that RentersGuide.ca tenants can borrow. Tenants and good neighbours can also share within the community. If your neighbour has a

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bread maker and you have a pasta machine, an exchange will benefit both parties. Likewise, get in the habit of patronizing the public library or purchase an e-reader instead of buying books. There isn’t space in an apartment to own every book you’ve ever read.

When organizing your possessions, especially larger items, consider your neighbours and the community in which you live. Using your balcony as a storeroom is particularly unsightly.

Bicycles belong in a rack or in the garage. If your building does not have a storeroom, you could consider offpremises storage for large seasonal items (like sporting equipment, luggage, extra furniture you are no longer using, etc.).

However, be aware that it’s easy to forget about things that are in the storage unit, and sometimes the

expense of storage is not worth the value of the goods that are stored.

Lastly, I suggest that, rather than try to de-clutter your whole apartment at once, focus on small projects like that junk drawer in your kitchen, your files, your collection of plastic containers, the bathroom cupboard, or that basket of hats and gloves in the front hall. Just tackling one small project a week can create a little bit of space and a lot of satisfaction.

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

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