Renting Guide for Renters CHAPTER 1: CHOOSING THE RENTAL OPTION THAT SUITS YOU by Nest & Castle December 15, 2020 December 15, 2020 There are numerous types of rental units on the market, giving you the opportunity to select one that suits your particular lifestyle and budget. Apartments Apartment buildings are generally…
Renting Guide for Renters CHAPTER 2: FINDING A PLACE TO RENT by Nest & Castle December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 Once you have narrowed down the type of home you are looking to rent, you should start to focus on what neighbourhood you want to live in. Is proximity to…
Renting Guide for Renters CHAPTER 3: COST OF RENTING by Nest & Castle December 13, 2020December 15, 2020 December 13, 2020December 15, 2020 As rental rates can vary significantly across regions – even within a city – it is hard to accurately determine what your costs will be. Your costs will really depend…
Renting Guide for Renters CHAPTER 4: ALL ABOUT THE LEASE by Nest & Castle December 12, 2020December 15, 2020 December 12, 2020December 15, 2020 The lease is a legal document that summarizes the relationship between yourself, as a tenant, and the landlord. It outlines the terms and conditions of your rental agreement, including how…
Renting Guide for Renters CHAPTER 5: MAKING AN OFFER TO RENT by Nest & Castle December 11, 2020December 15, 2020 December 11, 2020December 15, 2020 One of the most important things to successfully making an offer to rent is being prepared to move fast when you find your ideal home. Have your deposit ready.…
Renting Guide for Renters CHAPTER 6: YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AS A TENANT by Nest & Castle December 10, 2020December 15, 2020 December 10, 2020December 15, 2020 Most residential tenancies are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (the RTA). This law gives landlords and tenants specific rights and responsibilities. It also provides rules for increasing the rent…