Common Mistakes When Calculating Apartment Affordability I never gave much thought about apartment affordability involved when looking for a rental until we were living in one. Mrs. CBB sold her house as it was too big for her and something she didn’t consider when she purchased it. I thought it was a mansion compared to […]
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How To Get Help Paying Rent
Emergency Rent Financial Assistance Awaits For Those Who Qualify Almost everything has gone wrong in 2020 and the biggest impact besides the obvious is the financial struggles for Canadians. Imagine you get a rent reminder text and suddenly you realize that you aren’t able to pay your rent in full. What are you going to […]
How To Write A Tenant Reference Letter (Sample Letter)
Renters Need A Tenant Reference Letter When They Move Growing up I was always surrounded by my parents having to deal with tenants who lived in their rental properties. It wasn’t uncommon for the phone to ring in the middle of the night because of a tenant emergency that had to be tended to. The […]
How To Complete A Change Of Address In Canada (Free Checklist)
I Need To Change My Address. What Do I Do and Who Do I Contact? A Moving House Change Of Address Checklist is essential for anyone who rents or owns a home because important documents such as mail must follow you. Although there are many people you will need to contact for a change of […]
How To Handle A Late Rent Payment (Free Printable Late Rent Notice)
BOTH LANDLORD AND TENANT HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN ENTERING INTO A RENTAL AGREEMENT In Ontario, a landlord can end the tenancy for non-payment of rent, consistently paying the rent late or not paying the rent in full each month. Most tenants who rent pay monthly and when you have a late rent payment you better have […]
How To Prepare And Pack For A Move : The Ultimate Guide (Free Printable Checklist)
Things You Should Know About Moving BEFORE you Move And How To Make Your Move Efficient And Cost-Effective I’ve had to pack for a move a few times in my years so I know how stressful it can be and costly as I’ve experienced the good and bad. When I was 21 I bought my first […]
The Ultimate Guide When Searching For Your First Apartment
Are You Ready To Move Out On Your Own? As a past renter myself I’ve documented these 10 tips to help ease your stress while searching for your first apartment. You’re not alone with the frustration of the unknown rental world and with this comes big responsibility that goes beyond just your finances. You’ll want […]
The Ultimate Guide : Protection From Rental Scams In Canada
The best way to protect yourself from rental scams is to meet face to face. It’s equally important to be aware of red flags that fraudsters dangle at unsuspecting renters. If you value the money you work hard for ( I know you do) and want to protect yourself from perplexing rental scams it’s time […]
How To Boost Your Financial Situation When You Can’t Afford To Pay Rent
THE CHOICES WE MAKE WITH OUR MONEY AFFECT EVERYDAY LIVING Not everyone who struggles to pay rent wants to up and move but for many it’s a reality that they must face because they wrangle month after month with financial insecurities. The biggest issue facing many Canadians right now is that rent in most […]