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August 1 - 29, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 08

Metro Vancouver Edition

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The Vancouver Renters Guide magazine is published by Wall2Wall Media located at Suite 500, One Innovation, 2700 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A4X1. The Renters Guide is distributed free throughout Greater Vancouver at free pick-up locations. This magazine carefully inspects all ads for accuracy, however, the publisher and the printer shall not be responsible for any mistakes, design errors or incorrect information which is provided by the advertiser or their representative. The advertising herein, including the photographs and all artwork is the property of the Renters Guide magazine and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in the Renters Guide magazine only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad in whole or in part in any other place or publication without the consent of the publisher.

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PRESIDENT,WALL2WALL MEDIAJacqueline HillEDITOR-IN-CHIEF,DIRECTOR OF CONTENTSusan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONALJosh HeppnerSENIOR SALES MANAGER, WESTERN CANADAEdwin RizzariEDITORElisa Krovblit

MEDIA CONSULTANTSHeather [email protected]

Daniela [email protected]

Edwin [email protected] 808 1464Surrey, Langley, White Rock, Maple Ridge, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Richmond, Ladner

SALES ASSISTANTJustin Salvador SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGERGnanapandithan BalaPRODUCTION MANAGERNikki YarwoodGRAPHIC DESIGN/PRODUCTIONMike TerentievPRODUCTION COORDINATORSwinder JodhkaPRINTINGTC Transcontinental

The Vancouver Renters Guide magazine is published by Wall2Wall Media located at Suite 500, One Innovation, 2700 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A4X1. The Renters Guide is distributed free throughout Greater Vancouver at free pick-up locations. This magazine carefully inspects all ads for accuracy, however, the publisher and the printer shall not be responsible for any mistakes, design errors or incorrect information which is provided by the advertiser or their representative. The advertising herein, including the photographs and all artwork is the property of the Renters Guide magazine and not that of the advertiser. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in the Renters Guide magazine only and does not have the right to reproduce the ad in whole or in part in any other place or publication without the consent of the publisher.

The entire contents of this publication are protected by copyright and are intended for the sole use of the public.

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2. Langley/Vancouver

3. Surrey/Langley/Delta

7. Surrey/Burnaby

11. Victoria

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by the columnists in this publication are not necessarily those of the publication.

every province in Canada has its own Landlord and Tenant website designed to outline the province’s Residential Tenancies Act.

These websites are great resources should you need them. Not only do they outline the specific rights and responsibilities of both the tenant and the the landlord, most offer an easy-to-use FAQ designed answer commonly asked questions. The web is a great resource for info, the key is to ensure that you’re reviewing quality information from a reliable resource, which is why I am mentioning that these specific websites exist. If you search the term Residential Tenancies Act in the province you’re interested in, you should be able to find the government website easily.Don’t rely on websites that feature commentary from third party resources, be sure to use the specific government website to guide you in your search for answers. In terms of searching for a new property to rent, you can rely on Renters Guide and RentersGuide.ca to help you out. We have plenty in the way of articles on renting, decor and more.Have a question? Write to us. We’d love to hear from you!

Susan LeggeEDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

wwhat do you do when you’ve got the perfect apartment – except for one thing – a bad neighbour?

Most renters have been there at least once in their rental experience. Whether it’s noise issues, clacking around above you in hard shoes, inconsiderately parking in your assigned spot, leaving garbage on the disposal room floor or just being a boisterous busy-body, their own self-absorbed and selfish behaviour is diminishing your comfort and sense of home. So what do you do about it?

Every building has rules. Beyond that, the Residential Tenancies Act defines what is permissible and what isn’t. Depending on your relationship with the offending neighbour and the nature of the problem, you have several ways to handle things. You may feel comfortable about discussing the problem directly with your neighbour, or leaving a polite note. The offender may not realize they are creating an issue. If you’re not comfortable addressing a legitimate issue yourself, your property management company can help. If the issue persists and contravenes the Residential Tenancies, they may be obliged to stop or face the threat of being evicted. Hopefully things don’t ever need to progress to eviction proceedings.

Most people are reasonable and respectful. Remembering to treat others as you want to be treated goes a long way to creating a harmonious rental building. There’s no reason you should have to lose enjoyment of your own apartment – or worse, leave – because of a neighbour. A little bit of etiquette goes a long way.

When it’s time to go out and find that perfect apartment we’re here to help you search. We’re here to help – in several ways! Our magazine and website, RentersGuide.ca plus our new Renters Guide app for iPhone, offer the best selection of available apartments as well as great articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa KrovblitEDITOR [email protected]

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A1. Fraser Pointe3083 Kent Ave NEconcertproperties.com

A2. 600 DrakeDowntown/ Yaletownconcertproperties.com

A3. Collingwood Villageconcertproperties.com

A4. The Westridge4170 & 4180 Nanaimo Streetconcertproperties.com

A5. Cassiar Court1730 Cassiar Stconcertproperties.com

A6. Parkside Village3646 William Streetconcertproperties.com

A7. Infinity828 Howe Street

A8. Nelson Place1424 Nelson & Broughton

A9. Carmen Manor1516 Davie Street & Nicola

A13. Whitgift Gardens 550 Cottonwood Aveconcertpropert ies.com

A14. Kent Place533 Cottonwood Avenue

A15. Cypress Gardens114 & 1132 Howie StreetCaprent.com

A16. Park Regency Apartments612 Clarke Road Coquitlam Caprent.com

A17. Sydney Place Apartments544 Sydney AveCaprent.com

A18. Lougheed Village Apartments9500/9502 Erickson Drive9303/9304 Salish Court

A19. Holly Tree Apartments1116 Hamilton StreetCaprent.com

A20. Park Astoria Apartments430- 11th StreetCaprent.com

A21. Princeton Place ApartmentsHoway StreetCaprent.com

A22. Tantus Towers810 St. Andrews StreetCaprent.com

A23. Sherbrooke Manor Apartments329 Sherbrooke StreetCaprent.com

A11. Surrey Gardens100, 12747-102 AvenueGreatApartments.ca

A12. Evergreen Apartments10525 150 St.Gatewaypm.com A24. Deltita Gardens

8507 120 St

A25. Blair House10100 No.3 RoadGreatApartments.ca

A26. Fraser Place11675 Seventh AveCaprent.com

A27. Dolphin Square8200 Park RdCaprent.com

A28. Carlton Park Gardens10951 Mortfield RdCaprent.com

A30. Rainbow 5669-201A St.

A31. Villa Fontana5609-201A St.

A32. Majorca5699 201A St

A33. Stardust5639 201A St

A34 Encore19899-55A Avenuewww.baywest.ca

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A4. The Westridge4170 & 4180 Nanaimo Streetconcertproperties.com

A5. Cassiar Court1730 Cassiar Stconcertproperties.com

A6. Parkside Village3646 William Streetconcertproperties.com

A7. Infinity828 Howe Street

A8. Nelson Place1424 Nelson & Broughton

A9. Carmen Manor1516 Davie Street & Nicola

A13. Whitgift Gardens 550 Cottonwood Aveconcertpropert ies.com

A14. Kent Place533 Cottonwood Avenue

A15. Cypress Gardens114 & 1132 Howie StreetCaprent.com

A16. Park Regency Apartments612 Clarke Road Coquitlam Caprent.com

A17. Sydney Place Apartments544 Sydney AveCaprent.com


A19. Holly Tree Apartments1116 Hamilton StreetCaprent.com

A20. Park Astoria Apartments430- 11th StreetCaprent.com

A21. Princeton Place ApartmentsHoway StreetCaprent.com

A22. Tantus Towers810 St. Andrews StreetCaprent.com

A23. Sherbrooke Manor Apartments329 Sherbrooke StreetCaprent.com

A11. Surrey Gardens100, 12747-102 AvenueGreatApartments.ca

A12. Evergreen Apartments10525 150 St.Gatewaypm.com A24. Deltita Gardens

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A25. Blair House10100 No.3 RoadGreatApartments.ca

A26. Fraser Place11675 Seventh AveCaprent.com

A27. Dolphin Square8200 Park RdCaprent.com

A28. Carlton Park Gardens10951 Mortfield RdCaprent.com

A30. Rainbow 5669-201A St.

A31. Villa Fontana5609-201A St.

A32. Majorca5699 201A St

A33. Stardust5639 201A St

A34 Encore19899-55A Avenuewww.baywest.ca

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By Jane Herman

Being a good neighbour

Peaceful, harmonious aPartment living is all aBout treating others with resPect and consideration. When you act with sensitivity to your neighbours, it’s amazing how others will respond. The following are 10 etiquette tips that make for good neighbours.

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1Keep the noise down. Apartment walls are notoriously thin, and at the best of times, sharing walls is bound to

mean hearing your neighbours, so try to consider whether your neighbours really want to hear your activities. Keep in mind that people have different sleeping schedules. Neighbours could be working at night and sleeping when you are awake! Likewise, 10pm is not the appropriate time to vacuum or hang pictures. Avoid loud noise at all times, but particularly late at night and early in the morning, especially arguing, playing music or watching the television at excessive volumes. If you like it loud, consider getting a pair of headphones for your home entertainment. High heels on the floors, bouncing a ball and other repetitive noises will affect the neighbour below, whose ceiling is attached to your floor. The click-clacking of shoes can become quite an irritant.

2Clothing is not optional! Remember to dress appropriately with at least a shirt and sandals when taking

out trash, recycling, doing laundry or getting something from your car.

3Respect and maintain common areas as if they were an extension of your own home. Tidy up after yourself in

the laundry room. After using the barbecue or party room, take out all trash and leave as you found it.

4 Check up on your laundry regularly. Don’t leave it 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.

5Be aware of your neighbours but also respect their right to privacy. This means not making their business

– like when they enter and leave the building, where they are going – or who they are with – your business. While some communities are friendly and open, try to avoid the gossip mill.

6When cooking, open your window so that it doesn’t smell up the entire floor. Your dinner may smell

appetizing to you – but not everyone needs to know what’s on the menu. And when several apartments on the same floor share their dinner aromas it can be an unappetizing sensory overload. There is nothing worse than emerging from the elevator to a pungent-smelling hall.

7 Be cognizant of, and promptly report any crimes or suspicious persons in the building. Be aware of your

surroundings, you and your neighbours should be looking out for ear other. It’s your duty to report any signs of domestic disputes, child abuse, or suspicious persons in the building. This is not just a matter of etiquette, but of community safety. Be proactive by maintaining secure practices like locking your apartment door and not letting strangers access your building.

8 Ensure that your pet is a good neighbour, too. To prevent accidents, walk your pet regularly, and make sure

he or she isn’t howling all day or barking all night. The balcony shouldn’t be the doggy bathroom, and any accidents out there should be cleaned promptly

9 Be a model citizen in the parking lot. Keep the music down and drive slowly and carefully, anticipating seniors

and children. Likewise, stick to your own parking space and make sure your guests do the same. 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.

10Waiting for a ride? Honking is just plain rude. Ask your carpool driver to give you a quick ring or text.

Better yet, be waiting in front of the building and be prepared.

Etiquette is just a set of guidelines for acting in accordance with the needs of others. If you treat your neighbours with respect and courtesy, you’ll help to foster a harmonious apartment

community that you too will enjoy.

Jane 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.

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Who should I speak to When I have an Issue? Will it be the leasing agent who helped me in leasing the unit? Or should I speak to the superintendent of the building? Should I go directly to the property manager? Who should I go to if I need to book the elevator as I am waiting for a delivery? If I am going away for a week, do I need to advise someone and if so, who should I inform? We face so many issues and yes, it certainly can be confusing, especially if it is your first time in a rental apartment. It is therefore important to understand the functions and duties of the different personnel associated with the rental apartment. We will explain it here and hopefully it will enable you to overcome any confusion.

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the leasIng agent

This person is at the front line. The person you will be meeting when you first visit the building. You will be asked when you would like to move in, in order to determine what units maybe available. You will be advised of what size units are available, the floor they are located on, if parking is available the price of rent, with an outlive of what expenses are included or not included in the rental amount: utilities, parking, storage. The leasing agent will discuss the amenities available in the building – perhaps even take you on a tour.

The leasing agent will also be the one to explain to you the rental qualification requirements and to provide you with the rental application. They will be able to guide you in completing the application and what supporting documentation, if any, may be required of you.

The leasing agent will be the one to process your application and will confirm to you later on the status of your application. It would be the leasing agent, who then will invite you to sign the Lease Agreement. You should remember that any presentation made by the agent should form part of the agreement. If you have any questions regarding the building, the rental agent should be able to provide you with the information you are looking for.

the property manager

The property manager is the person in charge of running the day-to-day operations of the building, and depending on the size of the building, he may also be the one to assume some of the administrative aspects (as opposed to the administrative personnel which normally exists in a large building). The property manager is, in effect, the person who the residents will communicate with more often than any other person on staff. The communication may include such things as, booking the elevator, questions regarding repairs, noise complaints, rent payments and getting a fob. The manager will compile all the maintenance issues, either from property inspections or via tenant maintenance requests, and will arrange for a contractor to schedule the work. The manager will inspect the property to ensure that the physical aspect is well maintained, and take all the necessary steps to ensure same. The manager will also be the one (depending on the size of the building) to collect the rent. In addition, the property manager will direct the superintendent (if applicable) as to what their daily tasks are. It will be the manager (or superintendent where applicable) who will schedule and attend to the move-ins and will do the same at move-out time.

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The superintendent is the most visible person in the building. He is the one who performs the cleaning and all other work which can be done without the necessity of engaging an outside contractor. The superintendent can be the one who may be contacted for any minor repairs in

your unit. If the superintendent is living on the premises, he will also be on-call most of the time (except on days off).

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In some of the more upscale rental apartments, you may find the services of a concierge. This person is usually at the main entrance of the building. They may have various functions: provide only security services, welcoming residents, announcing the arrival of guests to the residents, ordering transportation and accepting deliveries on behalf of the residents, to name a few.

Shlomo Sharon is CEO of Taft Management Inc. and a member of CCI since 2002. Taft Management Inc. is an ACMO 2000 Certified Property Management Company and has been providing property management services since 1996. Visit the website www.taft-forward.com for further information or email him at [email protected].

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Cornerstone (SFU) 8950 University High Street LR

Horizon Towers 5050 Sanders Street HR

Lougheed Village 9500 Erickson Dr HR

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Kent Place 533 Cottonwood Ave LR

Ridgemont Apartments 1117 Ridgeway Ave

Rivers Inlet 1145 Inlet St TH/LR

Sydney Place 544 Sydney Ave MR

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St Andrews Court 910 St Andrews St LR

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Huron Court 31790 Union Ave LR

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Burnaby Centre 4288 Grange St HR

California Gardens 8350 - 11th Avenue LR

Cornerstone (SFU) 8950 University High Street LR

Horizon Towers 5050 Sanders Street HR

Lougheed Village 9500 Erickson Dr HR

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Braemar Court 600 Smith Avenue

Kent Place 533 Cottonwood Ave LR

Ridgemont Apartments 1117 Ridgeway Ave

Rivers Inlet 1145 Inlet St TH/LR

Sydney Place 544 Sydney Ave MR

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St Andrews Court 910 St Andrews St LR

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Suncreek Estates 7151 133B St LR

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The Impala 8735 Selkirk Street LR

The Breakers 1952 Comox Street HG

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Alexander Tower 1326 West 13th Ave HR

Almata 3675 West 7th Ave HR

Bay Tower 1461 Harwood St HR

Beach Towers 1600 Beach Ave HR

Bellevue Tower 4639 West 10th Ave HR

Brockton House 1640AlberniSt HR

Carlton House 1540BurnabySt LR

Casa Bella 840 Broughton St HR

Casa Del Vandt 1265 Cardero St LR

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Central Plaza 1160 Haro St HR

Cresta 855 Jervis St HR

Crestview Terrace 1414 Davie St HR

Crystal Court 1434BurnabySt HR

Earles Court 3428 Crowley Drive

Emerald Terrace 2045 Nelson St HR

English Bay Tower 1750 Davie St HR

Flamingo 2061 Beach Ave HR

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Hendry House 1265BurnabySt HR

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Nicola Place 1228 Nicola St HR

Ocean Park Place 990 Broughton St HR

Parkside Village 3610-3696 William St / 3645-3659 Charles St TH

Reid Manor 1875 West 7th Ave LR

Royal Villa 8675 French St LR

Santana 1251 Jervis St HR

Seaside Plaza 2324 West 1st Ave HR

Shannon Tower 5976 Tisdall St HR

Shaughnessy House 1465 West 12th Ave HR

Somerset 1033 Haro St HR

South Granville 1355 West 14th Ave HR

The Bradford 3535 Crowley Drive

The Dogwood 2040 Nelson St HR

The Glenmore 1885 Barclay Ave LR

The Henlyn 1225 West 13th Ave LR

The Hollies 6450 East Boulevard LR

The Marquis 1355 Pendrell St HR

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The Remington 3528 Vanness Avenue

The Royale 1848 West 3rd Ave LR

The Skyline 1305 West 12th Ave HR

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University Manor 4640 West 10th Ave HR

Villa Cardello 1580 Haro St HR

Wessex Gate 3408 Crowley Drive

Willow Gardens 6111 Tisdall St LR

Windsor 1924 Barclay St HR

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Hollyburn Plaza 1775 Bellevue Ave HR

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Hudson Manor 8368 Hudson Street LR

The Impala 8735 Selkirk Street LR

The Breakers 1952 Comox Street HG

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Alexander Tower 1326 West 13th Ave HR

Almata 3675 West 7th Ave HR

Bay Tower 1461 Harwood St HR

Beach Towers 1600 Beach Ave HR

Bellevue Tower 4639 West 10th Ave HR

Brockton House 1640AlberniSt HR

Carlton House 1540BurnabySt LR

Casa Bella 840 Broughton St HR

Casa Del Vandt 1265 Cardero St LR

Cassiar Court 1750 Cassiar Street

Central Plaza 1160 Haro St HR

Cresta 855 Jervis St HR

Crestview Terrace 1414 Davie St HR

Crystal Court 1434BurnabySt HR

Earles Court 3428 Crowley Drive

Emerald Terrace 2045 Nelson St HR

English Bay Tower 1750 Davie St HR

Flamingo 2061 Beach Ave HR

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Nicola Place 1228 Nicola St HR

Ocean Park Place 990 Broughton St HR

Parkside Village 3610-3696 William St / 3645-3659 Charles St TH

Reid Manor 1875 West 7th Ave LR

Royal Villa 8675 French St LR

Santana 1251 Jervis St HR

Seaside Plaza 2324 West 1st Ave HR

Shannon Tower 5976 Tisdall St HR

Shaughnessy House 1465 West 12th Ave HR

Somerset 1033 Haro St HR

South Granville 1355 West 14th Ave HR

The Bradford 3535 Crowley Drive

The Dogwood 2040 Nelson St HR

The Glenmore 1885 Barclay Ave LR

The Henlyn 1225 West 13th Ave LR

The Hollies 6450 East Boulevard LR

The Marquis 1355 Pendrell St HR

The Melbourne 3433 Crowley Drive

The Remington 3528 Vanness Avenue

The Royale 1848 West 3rd Ave LR

The Skyline 1305 West 12th Ave HR

The Westridge 4170/4180 Nanaimo Street

University Manor 4640 West 10th Ave HR

Villa Cardello 1580 Haro St HR

Wessex Gate 3408 Crowley Drive

Willow Gardens 6111 Tisdall St LR

Windsor 1924 Barclay St HR

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