Hamilton Renters Guide - 10 May, 2013

Bay 200 Apartments 200 Bay St. South I 905-529-9553 HOMESTEAD.CA

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285 Dundurn Street DUNDURN COURT • $Call 877 6508 849

75 Mericourt WHITNEY COURT • $Call 888 693 6540

126 Charlton Avenue West CANADIANA • $Call 888 723 6152

20 Erie Ave ERIE • • $550 877 469 5002

Indian Road, Kitchener GRAND APTS. • $Call 519-896-3270

85 Barlake Ave WEDGEWOOD • • $Call 877 469 4002

2641 King Street East CENTENNIAL COURT • $Call 888 822 9118

420 Greenhill Avenue GLEN VALLEY $Call 888 693 1655

7 Catherine Street North NORWICH • $Call 888 726 7563

872 Upper Gage Ave GAGE MANOR • • $Call 866 804 3694

123 Charlton Avenue East OAKLAND 1 • • $Call 877 469 4964

70 Jerome Crescent BEL GAL • • $Call 877 469 4885

1928 Main Street W. WEST MOUNT • • $Call 877 469 4882

644 Main Street West BEVERLY HILLS $Call 877 469 4993

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Minutes from McMaster University and the McMaster University Medical Center. Quick and easy access to the 403 and QEW for commuters or travellers

Close to convenience store, local bus routes and Hwy access. Free outdoor parking

Close to McMaster University, local shopping and all major bus routes.

Close to Jackson Sq. Local bus service and shopping

Near Main & Wentworth

The Grand is located near Lackner Centre, Ottawa River Centre, Stanley Park Mall, Stanley Park Conservation Area and many parks. Easy access to major highways and transit.Just minutes away from Eastgate Square, Lake Avenue Park and Centre Mall. Easy quick access to QEW, Lincoln M Alexander Parkway and Chedoke Expressway

Quick highway access. Close to amenities

Excellent location, close to transit, local stores, banks and easy access to Linc.

Close to the Hamilton Go Station, local shops and Jackson Sq.

Close to McMaster University, local bus service and shopping.

Great location, close to shopping, Hwy access and Bus routes.

Beautiful building with Easy Hwy access, Close to Westdale village and local shopping.

Located just minutes away from the Lime ridge Mall and Eastgate Square. Backs onto a group of beautiful parks including King's Forest Park, Mohawk's Sports Park and Upper King's Forest Park

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UPPER JAMES1 & 2 bedrooms available631-633 Upper James Street

Close to Local shopping, Malls and all public transport.

1.877.469.5244

CHEDOKE1,2 & 3 bedrooms available

760 Mohawk Road WestClose to walking trails, shopping and local bus service.

1.877.469.4891

MOUNTAIN PARK1 & 2 bedroom available

8 East 36th StreetClose to schools, transit, parks, hospital.

1.877.469.5237

WESTMOUNT 2 & 3 bedrooms available

1928 Main Street WestClose to 403, bus routes and local shopping

1.877.469.4882

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KENSINGTONBachelor, 1 & 2 bedrooms

115 Main Street EastDown town core location, walking distance to the Go Station, Jackson Sq. and all local bus services.

1.877.469.5231

OAKLAND 11 bedroom apts. available

123 Charlton Av. E.Nr. John St. Bus Routes and walking distance to Jackson Sq.

877.469.4964

FONTAINEBLEAU1, 2 & 3 bedroom available

121 Hunter Street Walking distance to Jackson Sq. and city hall

877.469.5005

WESTPARK1 & 2 bedroom available

1760 Main Street WestClose to McMaster University, major shopping and local bus routes.

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6 Kingswood Place | 905-387-0848 - Building Super

Your family will enjoy the spacious layout, complete with clean appliances. Steps away from grocery store, bus routes, schools and Glendale Golf Course. Very convenient!

Two and Three Bedroom Townhomes

Kingswood Place

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

543 Queenston Rd. | 905-561-1239 - Building Super

Worry-Free living is what you can enjoy in this extremely secure building. Ideal for seniors, close to many conveniences includingEastgate Mall, and bus routes.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments

Kently Towers

Providing Hamilton and area with quality dwellings for over 30 years. Call us today, we’ll make you feel at home!

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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 & Queen Savaria & Pannonia Towers - 145 & 165 Queen St. South – 905 570 8691

Bay & King The Marketeer & Villager - 150 & 160 Market St. – 905 529 9401

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

Plains & King S urrey 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 - 199, 187, 189 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 Landmark Apt. -2493 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 255 4559

Lakeshore & Parklawn Promenade -2301 Lakeshore Blvd. – 416 253 2246

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• Spacious suites• Controlled entry• Laundry facilities

• Includes heat & hot water

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• Spacious suites• Location by HSR and GO Station • Laundry facilities• Controlled access

• Offers clean, quiet living in fully renovated, suites at an excellent price

• Visit our friendly, on-site staff at the office located at 57 Forest Ave.

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• Start the week off right with FREE breakfast in the lobby for kids, every Monday during the school year• Walk to schools, public library and Jackson Square Mall• Renovated lobby• Across from McLaren Park with playground, splashpad and basketball court• Bus stop at the corner• Overnight security patrol• On-site laundry room

Have you seen Downtown’s Best Rental Value?

181 John St. N. 905.522.1043 [email protected] Rental Offi ce Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 6 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

1 BDRM from $720 • 2 BDRMS from $820 • 3 BDRMS from $995 Includes heat, hydro & water

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• Walk to school and the Hospital• Bus stop at your door• Mature treed setting• Large bedrooms, suitable for roommates• Outdoor pool• GO bus stop at our front door• Easy access to Highway 403

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2, 3 & 4 BEdROOM townhomes from $970

• Clean & secure building• Wheelchair accessible

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• prime downtown location

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1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from $710

2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Starting from $820

Main floor space for lease $300/Mth

ideal for accountant

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Incredible ValueIDEAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION

Walk to GO Station, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants.

On the Bus Route!

The Newly Renovated

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100 Ferguson Ave. S.,Hamilton

Ferguson @ HunterCall

905.527.2626

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Open 7 Days a Week & Evenings. For rental Inquiries please email: [email protected]

• Individually Controlled Heat • Freshly Painted• Secured Entry • Newly Carpeted• Large Balconies • New Appliances*Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, dining room & washroom

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Effort Trust - Various Central and West Hamilton Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2G

Effort Trust - Various East Hamilton and Stoney Creek Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3G

Effort Trust - Various Locations Hamilton Mountain Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 4G

Kingswood Place-6 Kingswood Drive Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5G

Kings Forest Manor-288 Mount Albion Rd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5G

Kently Towers-543 Queenston Rd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5G

Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6G

Homestead Land Holdings Limited - 200 Bay St., 160 Market St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 7G

Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 8G

Greenwin - 181 John St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 9G

Camelot Towers Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 10G

Timbercreek - Glen Road Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13G

Greenwin - 125 Wellington St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 15G

Pinedale Properties - The Woodlands Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 16G

Medallion Corp - 235 Rebecca Street Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 20G

Medallion Corp - 195 Wellington Street Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 20G

195 Wellington St. S. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12

40 Grandville From $695 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13

70 Glenburn Court $539-$719 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 1

Aberdeen Apts From $599 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3

Centennial & Barton From $675 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 15

City Housing Hamilton Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11

First Place From $450 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2

Greenwin - 181 John St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 14

Mt. Albion & King - 15 Albright & 15 Nicklaus From $725 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12

Parkdale & Barton - 221 Melvin Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11

Renaissance Towers From $610 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3

Wellington & Main - 140 Wellington S. From $609 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 1

John & Charlton - 129 Bold St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13

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Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6G

Drewlo Holdings - The Cypress Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11G

Cumberland Village-3270 Prospect Dr. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12G

Dominion - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 14G

478 Pearl & 477 Elizabeth Street Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 23

Brant & Lakeshore - 478 Pearl St. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 23

Drewlo Holdings Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 22

Guelph Line & Prospect - 3270 Prospect Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 25

Lakeshore & Brant - 1249 Lakeshore Blvd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 24

Ontario & Maple - 1285 Ontario Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 21

brantford

Homestead Land Holdings Limited - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6G

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Panoramic Properties - 196 Cushman Road Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 17G

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Choosing the right neighbourhood or location is as important as the apartment you live in. Your community or neighbourhood impacts significantly on your lifestyle by virtue of its proximity to work, school, transportation, shopping and recreation, along with family and friends.

Living in a dynamic urban setting

that’s dominated by business, within

walking distance of transit, community

centre, great restaurants, shops and

entertainment offers the opportunity

for a different lifestyle than a quiet

suburban setting where you might have

more need for a car to get around, and

find a high concentration of families

and retirees. Before you begin to search

for an apartment, it’s a good idea to

establish what kind of neighbourhood

you would best enjoy living in and what

kind of lifestyle best suits your needs.

Start with a good map of the general

area – either printed or virtual– and

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make a list of potential neighbourhoods in which you could consider searching.

You may want to be near the nightlife. You may want to be near the financial centre. You may want to choose an area based on specific places of worship or cultural offerings. If you have friends, relatives or co-workers who live in a particular area ask them what they like about the area they are living in; this will help you decide if it’s right for you.

If you are moving to begin a new job, your employer may be able to collect information on your behalf. Prime locations, especially those near public transit or major highways often cost more but offer many advantages, such as reduced commuting time.

Use the Internet to research potential neighbourhoods. Many real estate professionals have online neighbourhood directories that will give you some background about the special character and features of a neighbourhood you might want to consider. Prepare a list of locations that best match your personal needs and then add secondary locations that you would also consider. When evaluating a prospective neighbourhood the most important factors to consider are:

• Safety. How safe is the neighbourhood?

• Access to public transportation and major highways

• Distance to work or school and travel time either by car or public transportation

• If you have children, where would they attend school? Take some time to carefully research the schools in the neighbourhood. What parks areas are nearby?

• If you require day care, what facilities are available?

• How is the traffic in the area?

• How are the grocery shopping and other necessary services such as banks,

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post office, dry cleaners, pharmacy, cinema and restaurants?

• What kind of recreation facilities are available in the neighbourhood? Where is the nearest branch of the public library and community centre, if these are important to you?

• How do the noise levels vary at different times of the day and would this be a factor?

• If you are a walker or if you have a dog, is the neighbourhood accessible to scenic walking trails, off-leash areas or greenspace?

• If you have health issues and need to be close to a medical clinic or hospital, is the facility close by?

• What is the general ambience of the area? Is the apartment in a primarily residential or commercial district?

• If you need to be close to an older parent or relative, this may also impact on your decision.

If you are looking to relocate to another city or province due to work or school, the Internet (Ed’s note: therentersguide.ca is a great source) offers many sites that provide listings of apartments as well as information about the general

rental climate in any given area. Depending on the site you may be able to search by province, region or major cities. Some specialized rental sites may include photographs, descriptions, links to floor plans and even virtual tours. Narrowing your search down to two or three neighbourhoods at the beginning will help simplify the process.

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Why does the return of longer days and warmer temperatures trigger an urge to purge our homes of

clutter and engage in cleaning them from top to bottom? In climates with a cold winter, spring was traditionally seen as the best season for dusting because it was getting warm enough to open windows and doors and the high winds could carry the dust out of the house. In winter-weary Canada, the good weather means we can finally relegate our boots and heavy outerwear to the back of the closet. And just as birds can be seen fashioning their nests in the spring, so does a similar instinct to freshen up and “feather” our own nests suddenly manifest itself.

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In tackling your own apartment, organize the task into de-cluttering and cleaning and spread it out over a period of several weeks. Before getting started, make sure you have all necessary cleaning supplies on hand (broom, vacuum, mop, bucket, cleaning cloths and enough cleaning products).

De-clutteringThoroughly clean all boots, footwear and outerwear and clean out your coat closet. Go through your collection of hats, gloves, and scarves, washing and cleaning where necessary, discarding odd gloves and organizing all into storage baskets. Wash your boot tray or hallway mat and put away in a closet until next winter.

Remove everything from your pantry and straighten up all your dry ingredients, discarding stale boxes of cereal, cookies, crackers, etc. Take an inventory of what you need and replenish with fresh spices, oils and other staples. Check under the sink and refresh your supply of sponges, cleaning products and other supplies. Go through your dishes, cutlery and cookware, discarding odd, broken items or things you never use. Treat yourself to a trip to a kitchen supply store and

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purchase something that will make food preparation and serving easier, such as a good set of storage containers, some new glasses, or a special serving piece.

Spring is a good time to go through your books, CDs and DVDs. Is it time for a new media storage unit or bookshelf? Apartment storage space is limited and you don’t want to become a pack rat. Does your coffee table look like a war zone? Move everything off of it and re-evaluate what you want it to be, a focal point for the room or a catch-all for your books and papers.

Go through your upper and lower bathroom cupboards, discarding all expired cosmetics and other products. Replace and replenish soaps, body wash, shampoo, sunscreen, paper products, etc. Check the condition of your towels – if you can afford it, spring is a good time to invest in a set of new ones.

Take time to re-arrange your wardrobe, so that warm weather garments are more accessible. Wash or dry clean garments before storing them in zippered bags. Go through your closets, drawers, shoe collection, cleaning, polishing, repairing and discarding where necessary. Donate apparel you no longer use. Some apartment buildings have charity drop boxes right on the grounds; if yours doesn’t, take things you no longer need or use to a shelter or resale centre.

cleaningTurn off your refrigerator and begin by cleaning the dust off the coils (these are usually at the bottom, under the grill). Clean with a vacuum attachment or damp cloth. Remove everything from inside the refrigerator and wash the bins and shelves in hot soapy water, drying thoroughly. Defrost the freezer and wipe the interior with a solution of 2 tbs. baking soda per 1 litre hot water.Clean all the surfaces of the kitchen, including the walls, backsplashes, tops and doors of cupboards and the oven.

Clean out your files, reviewing bank statements, paid bills, contracts, household inventories, warranties and other personal documents. Clean your computer keyboard with a cotton swab; wipe the screen with a special cloth and spray cleaning solution.

Thoroughly clean or replace your mattress pad. Replace winter bedding with lighter, warm weather blankets. Clean your pillows to rid them of mould, bacteria and odours.

If you’ve been using your balcony as a storeroom, now is the time to move those snow tires, bicycles and other large items out of sight. On a warm day when the sun is not shining directly, go out and clean your balcony sliding door. Mix up a solution of one part white vinegar and one part hot water. Using a large

sponge, rub the glass with the water and vinegar solution to rub away the dirt. Wet a squeegee and wipe the glass thoroughly. Wipe the surfaces with lint-free cloths such as cloth diapers or other cloths that have not been laundered with fabric softener which will leave a residue. Clean the frames with all-purpose cleaner or more vinegar and water.

Wipe down or vacuum all furniture and other surfaces, such as windowsills and baseboards. Clean window coverings and rugs. Check the batteries in your smoke detector and ensure they are fee of dust. Moving all the furniture to clean around and underneath where possible, dust and vacuum every room in the apartment, then wash and mop all floors. Open the windows and let the fresh air and sunshine in. Now, sit down and relax and enjoy the pleasure of your clean apartment!

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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As Ontario’s leading advocate for quality rental housing, the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of

Ontario (FRPO) is continually looking for ways to improve the quality of life of apartment dwellers and staff in the province.

The organization created the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) to help apartment-seekers locate professionally operated and maintained buildings. Landlords and apartment managers whose buildings are enrolled and qualify agree to maintain stringent standards.

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

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

“Respecting the rights of everyone, smokers and non smokers alike,

leads to a healthier, safer and more harmonious living environment for all,” says Mike Chopowick, director of Policy Matters, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario.

Most people understand that outdoor air quality is affected by things such as smog and the exhaust from vehicles, but may not realize that indoor air can actually be a lot worse. This is because residents live in proximity to commonly used products that may be toxic and pollute the air that they breathe.

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

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

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

There may be spots around apartment buildings where well-placed trees

can even provide shade and reduce cooling costs in the summer months, and switching to non-toxic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers for the building’s landscaping is to everyone’s benefit.

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

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

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call:905.682.5104 or905.682.3214 anytimeemail: [email protected]: 24 Ida Street,St. Catharines, Ontario(Between Queenston & Welland St.)

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• 1 & 2 Bedrooms• Hardwood Floors• Laundry Facilities• 2 Appliances• Utilities Included

• Free Outdoor Parking• Easy Access to Shopping• Close to Schools• (no pets)

call:905.646.2469email: [email protected]: 116A-44 Berkley Dr.address: 33 & 44 Berkley Dr.,St. Catharines, Ontario

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BriarfieldTownhomes

• 2 & 3 Bedrooms• Carpeted• Full Basements• Some with Rec. Rooms• 2 Appliances

• Great Highway Access for Commuters• Close to Schools, Shopping & Buses• Situated Near Park• (no pets)

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Residential - Industrial - Commercial

ESTDALEW ROPERTIESPA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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235 Rebecca St.Downtown LocationWalking distance to Jackson Square

• On bus route• Underground parking• Friendly staff• Secure building• Laundry on Smart Cards

195 Wellington St. S.Affordably Priced

• We offer a clean, well-maintained, secure homefor you and your family

• Enjoy the convenience of schools and shopping• Large finished suites• On-site management• Base of the mountain• Beside park• Family surroundings• Laundry on site• Video cameras at doors & door fobs

for additional security

Bachelors from $5801 Bedroom from $6802 Bedroom from $780

Bachelors from $650 plus hydro

2 Bedroom from $850 plus hydro

3 Bedroom from $1000 plus hydro

905-541-7079

905-522-7599

www.medallioncorp.com

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Quality Family Living in Hamilton

email: [email protected]

Documents

Hamilton Renters Guide - 10 May, 2013