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Looking at a 1-bed near Bank St, in-unit laundry, no parking. Feels a bit high for the size. What are people actually paying around here right now?
Add your rent to the anonymous Ottawa data →Signed a place that said utilities included, turned out that meant water only. Hydro added about $90 a month I wasn't expecting. Get it in writing before you sign.
Renewal came in $175 higher than last year. Unit isn't rent controlled (built after 2018). Trying to figure out if I should push back or just look elsewhere.
Add your rent to the anonymous Toronto data →First time renting on my own out here. What are the things you wish someone told you before you signed? Trying to avoid the obvious mistakes.
Love being walking distance to everything in Hintonburg. Downside is maintenance requests take a while. Reported a leaky tap and it took almost two weeks. Otherwise happy here.
For rent-controlled units in Ontario there's a yearly guideline cap. If your increase is above it and your unit is covered, that's worth questioning. Saved me a chunk this year.