Move-In Inspections

A lot of you will be moving into your new place in the next few days and some of you may have already moved in. We can’t stress the importance of doing a move in inspection because any damages that are identified when you move out, may prevent you from getting your damage deposit back or could lead to a bad referral. If you can hire someone to do a professional inspection, then we think you should. However, if this is not an option for you, we’ve compiled a short list of the top ten items we think you should inspect.

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Types of Roommate Living Arrangements

Most of you are currently living with a roommate or planning on living with a roommate in the near future. This week, we wanted to share the different types of roommate living arrangements so that you understand your legal position with your roommates and your landlord. If you’re renting for the first time, or you are about to sign a lease, we recommend you read this

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Credit Reports & Co-Signers

If you are renting an apartment for yourself for the first time, one of the most difficult decisions to make is how much you can you afford to pay for rent. I found the rent affordability calculator on the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website that may be a good starting point for you. This will help estimate how much you can afford to pay for rent each month.

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How do I prepare my home for a long absence?

Exams are finally over and the term has come to an end, so some of you may be traveling or visiting family and friends. We’ve put together a list of things to do in your apartment before you leave.

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Spring Cleaning!!

In last week’s blog we talked about different tips for moving out, and one of those tips had to do with cleaning. Well, since spring is just around the corner, we figure it’s time we talk about spring cleaning.

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