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Relocation Checklist
Relocating from another City, Province or Country and need a checklist? This one's for you!
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Rental Search Worksheet
Know what you're looking for to help go through your search as efficiently and quickly as possible.
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Accommodation Comparison Worksheet
Be prepared. Compare the rental properties that you're considering and interviewing.
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Renting Your First Home in Canada- What Newcomers Need to Know
Looking for your first home in Canada? CMHC has advice on important things you need to consider when renting a Canadian home. Read about what to look for in potential rentals and the different types available (privately-owned, shared accommodation, and subsidized housing), plus responsibilities of tenants and landlords, lease agreements, and things to keep in mind when moving in or out. *note* other languages in addition to English available so please contact Shannon and management team for those publications.
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About Your Apartment - Fire Safety
Each year, many Canadians are injured or die in house or apartment fires. This fact sheet, intended specifically for occupants of multi-unit residential buildings, offers practical fire prevention tips and important information regarding smoke alarms. It will also help you create an escape plan for you and your family, and instruct you on what to do should a fire occur in your apartment.
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About Your House - Carbon Monoxide
It's a silent killer. Make sure to download this document from CMHC for tips on how to safeguard you, your pets and family.
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About Your Apartment: Improving Your Security and Safety
This fact sheet, intended specifically for occupants of multi-unit residential buildings, provides practical advice on how to protect yourself, your family, and your belongings. It highlights the types of security and safety features you may have in your building and how to use them effectively. Topics include, amongst others, proper locks for windows and doors, neighbourhood security, preventing falls from windows and balconies, and combustion and carbon monoxide safety.
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About Your Apartment- Energy and Water-Saving Tips for Your Apartment
Apartment dwellers are as concerned as all Canadians are about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, air pollution and the security of natural gas and electricity supplies. This is the case regardless of whether you rent or own your unit or whether or not you pay your utilities directly. Now CMHC has energy- and water-saving tips that can save you money and make your apartment more comfortable — things you can do yourself or in cooperation with your building's management.
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About Your Apartment - Dealing with Pests
Most people can relate to the surprise, shock and revulsion of coming across pests in their homes. This fact sheet, intended specifically for occupants of multi-unit residential buildings, will help you prevent and reduce infestations in your apartment by describing how insects enter homes and what they need to survive. Topics include pest proofing your apartment, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and health concerns associated with pests and pesticides.
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Renting In Ontario - Some Clarification
Here are some misconceptions cleared up and FAQ's about renting in Ontario. Various things addressed such as post dated cheques, no pets/no smoking, changing of locks, notice of evictions. This is for information purposes only and not to be construed as advice.
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Rental Market Stats
Wondering what the rental market is like in Barrie? This document and stats as prepared by CMHC (Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation)
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