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March 08 - 22, 2013 Volume 29 Issue 05Edmonton Edition

TOP 10 renters complaints

6621 - 96 St, Edmonton

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TOP 10 renters complaints

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FeatureVice-President, WAll2WAll mediA Jacqueline Hill

editor in chief, reAl estAte Susan Legge

nAtionAl Account mAnAger, mediAtiVe Paul Slizys

director of sAles, Western cAnAdA Josh Heppner

mAnAger, nAtionAl business deVeloPment Katie Nash

mediA consultAnts Carolyn Porteous (on leave), Shelley Balla

editor Elisa Krovblit

contributors Jane Herman, Gail Vaz-Oxlade

senior Production mAnAger Gnanapandithan Bala

Production mAnAger Nikki Yarwood

Production coordinAtor Bala Menon

Art director Lee Cobham

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circulAtion Michael Grey 780.822.5402

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34 Houses, Condos & Duplexes, Executive Homes

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quick tips 22 Finding the right place

finances 26 How credit cards calculate interest

Gail Vaz-Oxlade

did you know that once you sign a lease and move into your new digs that an inspection is in order? Landlords cannot hold tenants responsible for normal wear and tear, however tenants

are expected to fix damage such as stained broadloom and damaged walls or ceilings when they depart.

Since the question of who did the damage may come into play at some point during your occupancy, inspecting the condition of the premises on move-in day is a very important part of the rental process. Be thorough and document everything you notice. The tenant and the landlord should inspect the rental premises together. In some provinces, an inspection report is required by law. This should be a formalized process by which both the landlord and tenant end up with a signed agreement and both parties receive copies of the signed inspection sheet. During your inspection, you’ll review many aspects of the home. Be sure the safety features, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, are included in the inspection too. It’s the law to have working detectors in the home. Be sure to keep them in working order during your stay by testing their operation regularly.

To protect yourself from unexpected expenses at the end of your term as a tenant, ask if a proper inspection process is part of the leasing agreement before you sign the agreement. Also be sure to go through the inspection process before you take occupancy of your new digs. Doing a formal inspection now could save you time and money in the future.

Susan LeggeEDITOR-IN-CHIEF, homeTRADER [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter atTwitter.com/SusanLegge

the fact is, it’s not an easy market for renters. There’s a lack of great rental opportunity. While condos continue to go up in rapid succession, new apartment buildings are few and far between. With a growing

population, most major urban centres are finding the same bottom line, historically low vacancy rates. What does that mean for you? It means that there are less options and more competition.

When landlords and property managers have a vacancy they often have a waitlist to go to and multiple applications for a single apartment. If there’s a specific community you’d like to live in, it would be to your advantage to go in for a visit and get yourself on that waitlist. It may be word of mouth that helps you find that elusive vacancy – telling friends, classmates and colleagues that you’re apartment hunting may give you some leads that you’d otherwise never unearth. One of the best sources is a magazine – Renters Guide – where our long-standing relationship with landlords and property management companies brings the advertisement of availabilities, allowing you to zero in on available apartments in the right location, size and budget.

Low vacancy rates also mean that you’ve got to be prepared and have the appearance of a good tenant. Have your finances in order, references at the ready and your best foot forward when you go in. Be the perfect option.

With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place. Our magazine and website, homeTRADER.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa KrovblitEDITOR [email protected]

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EDITORS’ NOTES

Take a look at the market and see what’s out there. Vacancy rates are currently very low – and due to supply and demand, rent may be higher than the last time you looked around the market. Skim through apartments that are available and appeal to you to familiarize yourself with the market.e sure you have

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• No pets

Harmonious living is all about treating others with respect and consideration. Start by making a

concerted effort to avoid these ‘Top 10 Renter Issues.’ When you act with sensitivity to your neighbours, it’s amazing how others will respond.

1. Keep the noise down. Apartment walls are notoriously thin, and people have different sleeping schedules. Remember that many people work at night and might be sleeping when you are heading off to work! Take off those clicking high heels at the door and don a pair of slippers at home. Likewise, please refrain from vacuuming, power tools or hanging pictures at 10pm. Avoid exceedingly loud noise at all times, especially

arguing, playing music or watching the television at high volume. (Consider getting a pair of headphones for your home entertainment.) If you’re having a large crowd over, advise your neighbours.

2. The elevator is for everyone. Upon entering the elevator, if you see another resident running down the hall, (or an elderly resident who may not be able to get there that fast) do the right thing and hold it for them. Likewise, don’t hold the elevator unnecessarily, like while you’re waiting for your spouse/roommate to put their coat on, lock the door, and walk all the way down the hall. You know how annoying it is to wait endlessly for the elevator – especially when you’re in a hurry. And if you have children, never let them play in the elevators (pushing all the buttons and then running out at their floor is not a game).

3. No Smoking. This should be obvious. If smoking is not allowed in your building or on the floor, don’t do it.

4. Consider the environment when cooking. This is one issue that can, unfortunately, be very invasive. What smells delicious and appetizing to some can be, absolutely unappealing and overpowering to others. When cooking – especially when it’s something aromatic

– please open your window so that it doesn’t smell up the entire floor. This is especially important when you’ve burned something. There is nothing worse than emerging from the elevator and finding the hall filled with offensive smells.

5. Respect and maintain common areas as if they were an extension of your own home. They are, in fact, an extension of your own home. Encountering a pile of garbage in the trash room is particularly offensive. Always put yours down the chute. And remember to tidy up after yourself in the laundry room, whether it’s used dryer sheets, spills of detergent near the washer or just your used coffee cup or empty water bottle. After using the barbecue, pool area or party room, take out all trash and leave as you found it.

6. Ensure that your pet is a good neighbour too. To prevent accidents, walk your pet regularly, and stoop’n’scoop. Not is it only the right thing to do, it’s your

By Jane Herman

renters’help

Top 10 Renter IssuesJane 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.

obligation. Also, make sure your pet isn’t disruptive to neighbours by howling all day or barking all night.

7. Be a model citizen in the parking lot. Keep the music down. Drive slowly and carefully, anticipating seniors and children. Don’t stop or leave your car idling where it will be in the way of others. Stick to your own parking space and make sure guests only park in designated Visitor Parking spots. Even if you know your neighbour works during the day, stay out of their assigned spot. They may have to come home for a quick break and this is one major pet peeve that can drive a wedge between people.

8. Keep an eye on the time and on your laundry regularly. Don’t leave your stuff sitting in the washer or dryer after it has finished. It annoys other people who are waiting to use the machine. Invest in a drying rack and dry delicate items inside, not on your balcony.

9. Clothing is not optional! Remember to dress appropriately when taking out trash, recycling, picking up mail, doing laundry or getting something from your car.

10. Be aware of your neighbours but also respect their right to their privacy. Be cognizant of and promptly report any crimes or suspicious persons in the building. This is not just a matter of etiquette, but of communal safety. At the same time, be aware of your neighbours, but also respect their right to their privacy. This means not making their business – like when they leave and enter the building or where they are going – your business.

Creating the kind of community you want to live in means treating your neighbours with the simple respect and courtesy you wish to have reciprocated. As they say,

“Begin and the rest is easy.”

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Suite Features

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• Fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave

• In-suite laundry

• 9’ ceilings

• Walkthrough closets in 2 bedroom suites

• Large balconies

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Here’s what you can do to Recycle, Renew and Reuse

NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT!You can make the world a better place to live... now and for future generations.

Keep your car in good working order. Tune-ups and •filter changes cut down on exhaust emissions, and you’ll get better gas mileage. When you change your oil, take your used motor oil to a recycling centre.Use available transit alternatives.•Separate your garbage. Glass, aluminum, paper •and even plastic can be recycled. If a recycling program is not directly available to you contact your municipal sanitation department.Donate reusable clothing and linens to charity. •Most pick-up regularly in your area.Become environmentally active in your community.•

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1. Make a list of your top

priorities. Do you need extra

parking spaces? A place that

welcomes pets? Thinking through

your needs ahead of time can help

you find an apartment that meets

those needs, instead of one that just

strikes your fancy at first glance.

2. Check out the property. In

addition to examining the condition

of the for-rent unit, walk through

the property to see whether it

appears to be well maintained. Is

the landscaping healthy or dying?

Nicely trimmed or growing wild?

Are any windows, steps or railings

broken or dangerous? Do the access

doors open easily and shut tightly?

Walk through at night, too. Are the

parking areas and pathways well

lit? What about the stairwells and

hallways?

3. Talk to the neighbours. If

you’re serious about a particular

apartment, knock on a few doors

and ask your potential neighbours

whether they’re satisfied with the

building’s amenities, management’s

responsiveness to repair needs and

other issues of concern to you. Ask:

Would you tell a friend to move into

this building?

4. Examine the lease. A lease

is a legal obligation to pay rent

for a specified length of time, and

every lease has variations on the

terms and conditions of tenancy. If

the terms of the lease agreement

don’t suit your needs, negotiate or

reconsider renting the apartment.

5. Consider security. Does the

building have controlled access? If

so, are the exterior security gates

and doors closed? Are the locks in

working order? Does your individual

unit have secure door locks and

window latches? Does the building

have a security service?

6. Ask about shared facilities.

Does the building have a swimming

pool? A recreation or fitness room?

Tennis courts? Laundry facilities?

Who is allowed to use those

facilities and during what hours?

Is there an extra fee charged for

When looking for a new apartment, it’s good to know what you want and what you need. Make a list of priorities and

then see how your prospects measure up.

quicktips

Finding the right place

use of the facilities? Where are the

facilities located in relation to your

prospective apartment? Do you

really want to live poolside or near

the laundry room?

7. Ask about utility costs. Is

the water bill paid by the owner

or separately by the tenants? Are

electrical or gas utilities included

in the rent? Is there a single

thermostat for the entire building? If

so, who controls it?

8. Take notes. Before you move

in, document the condition of your

unit and make note of any non-

functioning doors or windows,

leaking plumbing, missing fixtures,

stained carpets and so on. Ask your

landlord to initial a copy of your

documentation to prevent disputes

when you eventually move out.

Better yet, take pictures or make a

video of the premises before you

bring in any of your furniture or

belongings.


NorthEAST

CAPILANOBRIDGE

118 Ave.

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66

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58 S

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34 S

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167 Ave.

195 Ave.

137 Ave.

132 Ave.

120 Ave. 122 Ave.

121 Ave.

38 S

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34 S

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151 Ave.

Hook Rd. 127 Ave.

153 Ave.

144 Ave.

112 Ave.

Ada. Blvd.

104 Ave.

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1. Make a list of your top

priorities. Do you need extra

parking spaces? A place that

welcomes pets? Thinking through

your needs ahead of time can help

you find an apartment that meets

those needs, instead of one that just

strikes your fancy at first glance.

2. Check out the property. In

addition to examining the condition

of the for-rent unit, walk through

the property to see whether it

appears to be well maintained. Is

the landscaping healthy or dying?

Nicely trimmed or growing wild?

Are any windows, steps or railings

broken or dangerous? Do the access

doors open easily and shut tightly?

Walk through at night, too. Are the

parking areas and pathways well

lit? What about the stairwells and

hallways?

3. Talk to the neighbours. If

you’re serious about a particular

apartment, knock on a few doors

and ask your potential neighbours

whether they’re satisfied with the

building’s amenities, management’s

responsiveness to repair needs and

other issues of concern to you. Ask:

Would you tell a friend to move into

this building?

4. Examine the lease. A lease

is a legal obligation to pay rent

for a specified length of time, and

every lease has variations on the

terms and conditions of tenancy. If

the terms of the lease agreement

don’t suit your needs, negotiate or

reconsider renting the apartment.

5. Consider security. Does the

building have controlled access? If

so, are the exterior security gates

and doors closed? Are the locks in

working order? Does your individual

unit have secure door locks and

window latches? Does the building

have a security service?

6. Ask about shared facilities.

Does the building have a swimming

pool? A recreation or fitness room?

Tennis courts? Laundry facilities?

Who is allowed to use those

facilities and during what hours?

Is there an extra fee charged for

When looking for a new apartment, it’s good to know what you want and what you need. Make a list of priorities and

then see how your prospects measure up.

quicktips

Finding the right place

use of the facilities? Where are the

facilities located in relation to your

prospective apartment? Do you

really want to live poolside or near

the laundry room?

7. Ask about utility costs. Is

the water bill paid by the owner

or separately by the tenants? Are

electrical or gas utilities included

in the rent? Is there a single

thermostat for the entire building? If

so, who controls it?

8. Take notes. Before you move

in, document the condition of your

unit and make note of any non-

functioning doors or windows,

leaking plumbing, missing fixtures,

stained carpets and so on. Ask your

landlord to initial a copy of your

documentation to prevent disputes

when you eventually move out.

Better yet, take pictures or make a

video of the premises before you

bring in any of your furniture or

belongings.


FORT SASKATCHEWAN



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PROPERTY INFORMATION

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Westland ParkWestland Park• 2 & 3 bedroom units • 1 1/2 baths • Professional on site management • Lawn & patios in fenced yards • Full basements • Sorry, no pets

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Interest on a credit card is charged differently depending on the type of transaction on the card. Maybe you made a new purchase. Maybe you’re carrying a balance from last month, which would be a “previous purchase.” Perhaps you took a cash advance. Or maybe in an attempt to get your interest costs down, you did a balance transfer.

New purchases usually don’t attract any interest unless there’s a previous balance on the card or you end up paying after the due date. At that point, the interest clock clicks on back to the date of the purchase. No grace period! If you carry so much as a penny on the balance, then instead of getting a free ride from the date of purchase through to the date owed the following month, the interest clock clicks on the minute you do the transaction.

The interest-free or “grace” period never applies to cash advances. Yup, the minute you pull that money off your card, the clock clicks on and you start paying interest, usually on your entire balance. Ditto balance transfers unless you have a special deal going.

The interest you’ll pay is calculated in one of two ways:

using the “average daily balance method”or using the “daily balance method”.

While these calculations are different, they often yield the much the same results. If you don’t much care, skip the next two paragraphs. If you really want to know the difference, well, here ya go:

Credit cards calculate the average daily balance by adding up the balance at the end of each day and then dividing the total by the number of days in the billing period. The answer is then multiplied by the daily interest rate (the annual interest rate divided by 12). They multiply the result by the number of days in the billing period (30 in June, 31 in July).

The daily balance method calculates interest owed at the end of each day. They multiply the daily balance by the daily interest rate, adding up the daily interest charges to obtain the amount of interest charged for the month.

Everybody back?

Credit card companies use one of two methods to decide whether the interest-free period applies to your new purchases:

On some cards, the interest-free period applies to your new purchases if you pay your current month’s balance in full by the due date. This can be called “method 1” or “one cycle billing”.

But some credit cards want to penalize you when you carry a balance even for one month. In an interest rate grab, “method 2” or the “two cycle” billing was born. With this method, the interest-free period applies to your new purchases only if you pay your current month’s balance in full, by the due date, and you did not carrying a balance from the previous month.

I find it interesting that in all the chatter about cardholder rights and changes proposed by the Feds to protect consumers, two-cycle billing never saw the light of day. And where is the protection for people – students in particular – who are offered credit with no visible means of repayment? And don’t get me started on over-limit fees or any of the other rapacious fees credit card companies use to compensate for all the bad lending they did.

Credit cards can also charge a different interest rate for things like introductory offers, cash advances or balance transfers. Since those rates are often calculated in a different ways than the rates charged for purchases, you need to be careful when you use your cards.

Often, for example, if you do a balance transfer, you should not use that card for any additional purchases. Why? Well, while the balance transfer offer may seem like a gift, the new purchases interest rate can be through the roof. And since all your payments will go to the “balance transfer” pot first, your “new purchases” pot will continue to accumulate at that much higher interest rate.

The recent Fed plans to try to protect consumers from the big bad credit card wolves does address this issue, but nothing has been cast in stone yet.

So sometime in the future consumer payments may have to be assigned to the balance with the higher rate, or they may be spread between the two or more pots based on the relative size of the balance, but who knows.

While it may feel like torture to read your credit card agreement, if you don’t you’re walking blind into something that may bite you in the butt down the road. And whenever your credit card company sends out a notification that your terms and conditions have changed, pay attention.

It was a lack of attention that allowed the Method 2 calculation or “two-cycle billing”, which was born in the U.S. where credit card companies regularly stick it to their customers, to take hold in Canada. If more people had had their heads up and rebelled, our lenders would never have kept this option. Now it has a strong foothold, it would take a tsunami of customer cancellations to have it reversed. That’s ground we’ve lost as consumers that we’ll never regain.

finances

By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

How Credit Cards CalCulate interest

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com.Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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If you’re like me and you always pay the amount owing on your credit card by the payment due date, you never have to pay interest, so you may not much care what your interest rate is or how it’s calculated.

But if you carry a balance, or if you ever take cash advances, read on.


WEST

QUESNELLBRIDGE

GROATBRIDGE

111 Ave.

124

St.


107 Ave.

102 Ave.

100 Ave.

95 Ave.

87 Ave.

142

St.

149

St.

156

St.

163

St.

159

St.

170

St.

178

St.

182

St.

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127 Ave.

132 Ave.

118 Ave.

111 Ave.

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137 Ave.

167 Ave.

153 Ave.

162 Ave.

124

St

142

St

149

St

156

St

170

St

178

St

184

St

199

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127

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121

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135

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QUESNELLBRIDGE

GROATBRIDGE

111 Ave.

124

St.


107 Ave.

102 Ave.

100 Ave.

95 Ave.

87 Ave.

142

St.

149

St.

156

St.

163

St.

159

St.

170

St.

178

St.

182

St.

69 Ave.

Callingwood Rd.

Stony Plain Rd.

May

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Rd.

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St.

Stony Plain

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127 Ave.

132 Ave.

118 Ave.

111 Ave.

Stony Plain Rd.

137 Ave.

167 Ave.

153 Ave.

162 Ave.

124

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142

St

149

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156

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170

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178

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184

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98 Ave.

90 Ave.Whyte - 82 Ave.

76 Ave.

63 Ave.

34 S

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17 S

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91 S

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66 S

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63 Ave.

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17 S

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91 S

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66 S

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SOUTHWEST

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