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.
Read MoreMother’s Day is a good reminder that home is about more than just where we live…
Read MoreIn some of our previous blogs we have talked about legal versus illegal evictions and the available options and avenues for tenants that have been illegally evicted. We wanted to share this story of a tenant that was illegally evicted in Alberta and the steps he took afterwards. This is a great example of what you can do if you have been illegally evicted. In Norris Turner’s Case, he was economically evicted when his landlord increased his rent by over 70%. You can read his story here
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreNobody likes to spend more money than they need to on a product or service. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, keeping your utility costs low is not only good for your bank account, but it’s also good for the environment. So, this week we wanted to go over some quick and easy ways to keep your utility bills low.
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