Name: East55 Condos(53 Ontario St & 55 Ontario St)
Brand: uhomes
SKU: S01505982

Question 1

Is the apartment furnished?

Accepted Answer

The entire rented apartment in Canada is generally unfurnished, that is, there are no beds, sofas, and tables, because Canadians adhere to the principle of clean move-in. clean move-out. But kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, stoves, etc. are generally complete. The Centric kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, oven, separate washer dryer, central air conditioning, and a walk-in closet. There are various ways to buy furniture. You can buy some second-hand furniture through IKEA, target, etc., which is very cost-effective. We also provide IKEA purchasing service, which can be conveniently installed on the day of check-in.

Question 2

What does XBXB in the house type mean?

Accepted Answer

The naming method of Canadian apartments is XBXB. The first B refers to the number of bedrooms, and the second B refers to the bathroom, that is, the number of bathrooms; The best is a 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom apartment, and at least two people need to share a bathroom. For specific layout suggestions, you can refer to the floor plan

Question 3

What is the lease form for this apartment?

Accepted Answer

This apartment is rented out as a whole, that is, Joint leases, which means "joint lease". That is to say, several roommates sign a joint contract for renting a house together, and everyone has full payment responsibility for the room. If you are alone and want to sign a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house, you have to sign the whole thing, or wait until you have roommates to sign together. At the same time, if you live in a house under a joint lease and your roommate moves out suddenly, the apartment will also pursue the full rent from you if the apartment cannot contact your roommate.

Question 4

The apartment is a joint lease (joint lease), but I only have one person, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

If you are just one person, you can still sign a lease, but you will have to sign an entire apartment. You can look for other roommates after you sign the contract. Herein lies the risk: you rent an entire apartment and may not be able to find a suitable roommate, but you are personally responsible for the rent of the entire apartment. Therefore, in the case of a joint lease, it is recommended that students find all roommates first, and then sign the contract together. Also under a joint tenancy, whenever you find roommates, it is advisable to be sure to add their names to the tenancy agreement.

Question 5

Why are the rents different for the same 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment?

Accepted Answer

For social apartments in Canada, the specific price is determined by many factors. The floor, starting date, and lease period will all affect the specific price of the room. Therefore, different rooms of the same type have different prices, and the same house has different starting dates. The rental period and price will be different. For the latest availability and price, you can consult an advisor to help you inquire

Question 6

How long in advance do you usually have vacancies?

Accepted Answer

Since the landlord needs to ask the tenants whether they need to renew the lease 2-3 months in advance, the vacant house will be put on the market for rent if the lease is not renewed, so the latest rent and vacancy situation are usually not known until about 2 months in advance. Students can consult consultants to check the latest vacancies and rents, and at the same time fill out the application form on the uhomes app and wait in line to wait for vacancies before making a reservation.

Question 7

Is there a washer dryer in the room?

Accepted Answer

some

Question 8

Do all bedrooms have windows? can the windows be opened

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be opened.

Question 9

How big is each bedroom?

Accepted Answer

The specific bedroom area is not provided, generally speaking the area of the whole set

Question 10

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, central air conditioning.

Question 11

Does the apartment have a lift?

Accepted Answer

some

Question 12

Is the bedroom door locked?

Accepted Answer

some

Question 13

Is it safe to live in an apartment?

Accepted Answer

Safety. The apartment has access control and security, most of the residents are students of the school, and the area is relatively safe

Question 14

Does the apartment have a shuttle bus to the school?

Accepted Answer

No, but condos are usually located near subway stations, so the traffic is very convenient

Question 15

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

There are basically large and small supermarkets near the condo

Question 16

What public area facilities are there in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Generally equipped with parking lot, gym, lounge, entertainment room, you can contact the consultant for specific inquiries

Question 17

How is the Internet speed in the apartment? Can I install other networks myself?

Accepted Answer

The network needs to be handled by the students themselves. We provide high-speed bell network query, select the package before check-in, and install it when you check-in

Question 18

Can you take a real shot video of the room I live in?

Accepted Answer

It is generally impossible to shoot specific room videos, because there are currently residents in the rooms, but the apartment will provide a video of the model room as a reference. The overall decoration style is the same as the model room, and the actual room has no soft furnishings and interiors. If the students are in the local area, the apartment will also show the students to visit the model room

Question 19

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

Accepted Answer

Studio is similar to 1B1B, the biggest difference is the living room, the price is relatively cheaper than 1B1B. The studio includes a bathroom and a kitchen, but there is no separation between the kitchen, the living room and the bedroom; 1B1B is generally a standard apartment with one bedroom, one living room, one kitchen and one bathroom

Question 20

How about soundproofing the apartment?

Accepted Answer

The sound insulation of housing in Canada is relatively poor compared to domestic ones, but generally speaking, the sound insulation of off-campus apartments is generally better than that of on-campus dormitories. If you rent a studio or 1-room apartment to live by yourself, the sound insulation will be better than shared renting . Units located on higher floors will be quieter than those on lower floors. If your neighbors or roommates make loud noises that disturb your rest, you can give feedback to the front desk of the apartment and ask them to assist in communication.

Question 21

Is there any charge for booking this apartment through Yixiang Haoju platform?

Accepted Answer

Whether to charge a service fee, refer to the Fee Details section.

Question 22

How often is the rent paid?

Accepted Answer

If you are an international student and do not have local life and credit records, most landlords will require the first and last three. The first four months of rent are paid, and the middle is paid monthly~ There is no need to pay the rent of the first month and the last three months~ Since August and September are the peak season for renting houses, there is a situation of prepaying half a year and prepaying the whole year&#x27;s rent There are also some, we will do our best to negotiate and communicate throughout the process, and the prepaid part will also be written in the contract, with standardized procedures.

Question 23

How to pay rent?

Accepted Answer

Nationality remittance, or money order, craft, you can also pay through Yixiang APP

Question 24

Does the rent of the apartment include utility fees such as water, electricity and network?

Accepted Answer

Hello, it is not included, most apartments include water, central air-conditioning fees, electricity, and Internet are not included, please refer to the contract for details.

Question 25

What is renters insurance premium? Why should I buy renters insurance?

Accepted Answer

When renting a house in Canada, most apartments require tenants to purchase renter&#x27;s insurance. The reason is that if the tenant accidentally causes damage to the house during the living process, such as: water leakage damages the floor or carpet, moving or collision causes damage to the wall, etc., the renter’s insurance will pay for you to the apartment or The management company pays compensation. The specific requirements of the apartment shall prevail. Most of the insurance can be paid monthly or annually. The cost of rental insurance is quite cheap, with an average of about 300-400 Canadian dollars per year. You can write the names of two classmates, and the amount of insurance will depend on your insurance amount, area and selected Items vary.

Question 26

Does the apartment have parking? Indoor or outdoor? How to charge?

Accepted Answer

There are indoor parking and outdoor parking. Please refer to the fee details section for indoor parking fees.

Question 27

What fees do I need to pay to apply for an apartment?

Accepted Answer

Hello, for the fee details, please refer to the fee details section of the apartment details page

Question 28

Does the rent start from the day I move in?

Accepted Answer

[Social apartment] The rent is calculated from the start date of the contract. The first month&#x27;s rent is usually paid before moving in, and then the rent is paid on the 1st of each month. If the first and last month&#x27;s stay is less than one month, the rent of the current month will be calculated on a daily basis The apartment you are currently browsing is【Social Apartment】

Question 29

Can the parking fee be paid later?

Accepted Answer

If you need a parking space, you can go to the front desk of the apartment to handle it after check-in, and pay the parking fee to the apartment after you go through the procedures. If you don’t need a parking space, you don’t need to pay the parking fee. Some room types, such as 2b and above, will include a parking space

Question 30

Is the rent when I submit the application the final rent?

Accepted Answer

Hello, the reservation is based on the rent when the contract is signed. After submitting the application form, the apartment will review the background information of the tenant and sign the contract. The rent is based on the rent on the contract when the contract is signed. Sign as soon as possible after release to avoid losses caused by apartment price increases

Question 31

What is the reservation process?

Accepted Answer

Reservation process (Note: All fees are paid to the apartment, the contract is directly signed with the apartment, and uhomes does not charge any fees) [Step 1] In the uhomes app, find the apartment type you want to apply for, and click [Apply Now] 】Fill out the application form, and a consultant will help you make a reservation. 【Step2】Fill in the offer and submit the application form. 【Step3】 The apartment will review the application materials, and after the approval, the contract will be sent. 【Step4】 Sign the contract. 【step5】Pay the deposit to the apartment. Management fees, etc. [step6] Open an electricity and gas account before moving in, purchase rental insurance, and pay the first month&#x27;s rent

Question 32

What is the difference between booking through your platform and booking by myself?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house through uhomes is exactly the same as renting an apartment by yourself. The vast majority of apartments in Canada are willing to cooperate with the rental platform, and it is stipulated that the apartment shall bear the commission, and must ensure that no matter which channel is used to rent the apartment, the rent needs to be consistent. Therefore, for the uhomes cooperative apartment, uhomes does not charge any fees to the tenants, and helps the students to deal with the room reservation procedures for free throughout the whole process, avoiding and solving some errors or unsmoothness that may occur in the process, avoiding risks and saving your time. , and provide students with necessary reminders before moving in; Your rent, deposit, etc. are all paid directly to the apartment, and you sign a rental contract directly with the apartment.

Question 33

What are the required application materials?

Accepted Answer

passport, offer

Question 34

Can I book an apartment under the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, according to Canadian requirements, all students staying in Canadian apartments must be at least 18 years old at the time of check-in. If you are at least 17 years old, but you will be at least 18 years old at the time of check-in, you can also make a reservation. If you are under 18 years old, you need to book with a guardian

Question 35

What should I bring to my new apartment?

Accepted Answer

In addition to purchasing soft furnishings by yourself, tenants can refer to the common area for the preparation of the following items: electronic products and corresponding wires/chargers, trash cans, garbage bags, pots and pans, plates, cups, cutlery, coffee pots. Cleaning/disinfecting supplies, dish detergent, laundry detergent, etc. Bedroom: Sheets, quilts, pillows, towels, toiletries, bath hooks and curtains, trash cans, and anything that makes you feel at home.

Question 36

When can I check in when I arrive? How to do it?

Accepted Answer

Under normal circumstances, check-in is only possible during the working hours of the apartment. You need to contact the apartment in advance for early or late check-in, subject to the requirements of the apartment. Generally, Canadian apartments cannot be checked in earlier than the rental start date. Documents required for check in: passport, electronic version of rental contract, electronic version of rental insurance

Question 37

When can I check in?

Accepted Answer

You can check in on the day when the lease term starts. If you arrive at the apartment during non-working hours, it is best to email the apartment in advance so that the apartment can arrange check-in. The management office of the apartment will have specified office hours, so if it exceeds office hours on the same day, it will have to wait until the next day. Some apartments do not work on weekends, so students should arrange air tickets and itinerary reasonably according to the office hours of the apartment. After all, the apartment is not a hotel, if you arrive after office hours on the day, please contact the temporary accommodation in advance.

Question 38

I can&#x27;t arrive at the apartment according to the rental start time in the contract, can I check in t

Accepted Answer

You can check in a few days later, but it is recommended to explain to the apartment in advance the reason why you cannot check in as scheduled and the expected time of check in, but the rent needs to be paid to the apartment normally according to the time stipulated in the contract

Question 39

Is there an open fire for cooking in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Hello, there are basically no open flames in Canadian apartments for safety reasons, but they can be used for normal cooking

Question 40

Do I need to clean the room by myself after check-in?

Accepted Answer

Hello, after moving in, the tenant needs to clean the room by himself

Question 41

What happens if I move out on my own before the tenancy ends?

Accepted Answer

You can move out before the lease expires, but you still need to pay the rent for the remaining months in the lease, or sublease the room and let others continue to pay the rent, otherwise it will be a breach of contract. Students, please pay attention: breaking the contract does not only mean the loss of the deposit, the apartment has the right to recover all your remaining rent. At the same time, it will have a serious impact on your personal credit record, and some apartments will even reflect it to the immigration bureau. Refusal to pay rent, the apartment may also resort to law.

Question 42

I have already applied for and signed the lease, but I want to go back, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the content of the contract and the signature are very particular. Once the lease is signed, all the content of the contract must be fulfilled. If you cannot move in, it is recommended that you sublease the room and let others continue to pay the rent, otherwise it will be a breach of the contract. Students, please pay attention: breaking the contract does not only mean the loss of the deposit, the apartment has the right to recover all your remaining rent. At the same time, it will have a serious impact on your personal credit record, and some apartments will even reflect it to the immigration bureau. Refusal to pay rent, the apartment may also resort to law.

Question 43

How do I move in and want to terminate the contract early?

Accepted Answer

If you have already moved in and want to return home early, you need to sublet the contract on your side. You can post the sublet information on the uhomes app to find the lessee. Before finding the lessee, the contract is still in your own name, and you still need to pay the rent normally. After you find the lessee and complete the subletting procedures, you will no longer have any financial responsibility for the house, and the subsequent rent will be Paid to the apartment by the lessee.

Question 44

If the lease is about to expire, what do I need to do to cancel the lease?

Accepted Answer

After the lease expires, if you do not renew the lease and want to move out, you generally need to notify the apartment 60-90 days in advance. Please pay attention to the email of the apartment.

Question 45

I signed a 12-month lease contract, can I sublease it halfway?

Accepted Answer

Yes, apartments generally have a formal subletting clause. After the formal subletting process is completed, you will no longer have any financial responsibility for the house. For subletting, the apartment will charge a subletting fee (see fee details) The subletting process of a Canadian apartment is as follows Step1: Post the subletting on the Yixiang APP. Find the lessee Step2: Inform the uhomes consultant who you want to sublet to, and the consultant will help you with the subletting procedures. Step3: A subletting fee will be charged at the apartment. Step4: The lessee goes through the normal rental procedures. successful rent

Question 46

What should I do if I want to renew the lease after the lease term expires?

Accepted Answer

The apartment can be notified 60 days before the end of the lease period and a new contract can be signed

Question 47

After the end of the lease term, what issues should be paid attention to when going through the leas

Accepted Answer

When you quit the lease, you need to basically restore the apartment to the way you checked in, that is, clean the apartment, leave no personal items or garbage, and keep all the facilities in the apartment intact. You need to fill out the Move-out checklist, and check with the apartment staff one by one whether the required cleaning is up to standard to ensure that the deposit can be fully refunded. Don&#x27;t forget to leave the correct check payable and mailing address to the apartment.

Question 48

Will the apartment collect my packages before I move in?

Accepted Answer

No, the apartment requires you to check in yourself before you can collect the package

Question 49

The facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?

Accepted Answer

You can send an email to the apartment, or contact the front desk of the apartment, make an appointment to leave a message, and ask the maintenance personnel to come and check

Question 50

what is a condo

Accepted Answer

Strata condominium units or building units. Each unit owner owns his own unit, but shares common land and shared facilities with other unit owners, such as foyer, garden, etc. Just like in China, the owner pays the management fee to the building management office every month, which is used for the maintenance and maintenance of common public facilities (including grass cutting and snow removal in public areas), and some management fees also include water, electricity, etc. of the unit. Many Condos have gyms, saunas and swimming pools for common use by the owners, and the fees are included in the management fee.

Question 51

condo advantage

Accepted Answer

1. Geographical advantages Condo must be located in a relatively densely populated area. Therefore, its surrounding supporting facilities (such as restaurants, supermarkets, entertainment venues) and transportation environment (such as bus stations, subway stations) will definitely be better than most House and apartment are abundant. 2. The property management has its own security guards. From the perspective of security, there are 24-hour security guards in the Condo building, which must have a certain effect and deterrent effect. 3. The facilities in the building are complete. The apartment buildings are basically equipped with gymnasiums, swimming pools, meeting rooms and other facilities. Many condos also have BBQ barbecue areas, party rooms, chess and card rooms, billiard rooms, small theaters, surf pools, sauna rooms, etc. and other rich recreational facilities.

Question 52

What are the advantages of renting a condo from us?

Accepted Answer

1. The team gathers online and offline needs, accurately matches the housing resources, serves as a bridge for communication and prepares documents, so that the rights of both parties are fully protected 2. Consultants organize materials one-on-one and guide offers 3. Assist in renting, you can Use the APP to pay the deposit and rent, which is convenient and worry-free. 3. Provide IKEA furniture purchase and installation services or Chinese furniture dealers. 4. Special personnel are responsible for water, electricity, tenant insurance, etc., and the reservation can be completed on WeChat, saving time and worry.

Question 53

What is a bachelor apartment type?

Accepted Answer

Open-plan single apartment, kitchen and bedroom integrated, no partition

Question 54

bachelor unit rental range

Accepted Answer

Generally, only the downtown area has a bachelor apartment, also called a bachelor apartment, and the rent is around 1700-2000.

Question 55

Advantages and disadvantages of bachelor type

Accepted Answer

Pros: The rent is relatively cheap, there is an independent bathroom and kitchen, and it is relatively free Cons: Not suitable for students who often cook, oil fume is easy to spread; no privacy and sound insulation is not very good

Question 56

What is Den

Accepted Answer

It is generally a small study room without a door or window, and some of them will be used for renting out residents.

Question 57

Find a room in advance

Accepted Answer

Generally 30 or 60 days in advance

Question 58

How long in advance can I see the house on site?

Accepted Answer

According to the law and common sense, the tenant has the right to enjoy the right to be quiet and undisturbed. According to the law, if the tenant wants to move out, he must inform the landlord 60 days in advance. At this time, the landlord can publish the rental information to the outside world, and according to the usual practice, 30 days before the expiration of the previous lease, that is, one month, the landlord has the right to ask the current tenant to cooperate with the next tenant to look at the house.

Question 59

What is a guarantor?

Accepted Answer

Landlords want to find tenants who will pay rent on time. New immigrants and international students, because there is no credit history and work proof. Landlords cannot confirm whether they will be able to pay rent on time. Therefore, the landlord requires someone to guarantee, that is, to provide a guarantor, and the guarantor also needs to have the qualifications satisfactory to the landlord to meet the requirements. Most landlords require: Canadian nationality, have a job, over 27 years old need to show: show guarantee letter and guarantor ID, proof of employment, proof of property

Question 60

What is the MLS system?

Accepted Answer

MLS (Multiple Listing Services), Chinese called multiple listing system, is widely used in real estate development and sales as well as intermediary agents. MLS integrates different real estate brokerage companies into a franchise system in the form of a membership alliance, and the listings and purchase information of members in the system are collected in a shared database on a website. MLS.com provides the search service of these shared data free of charge. After each member joining MLS signs an entrusted sales or entrusted purchase contract with the customer, he will enter this information into the system of the website, and all members participating in the system will jointly help find buyers. Or the seller, to realize the transaction.

Question 61

Why don&#x27;t Canadian renters bring basic furniture?

Accepted Answer

1 The living habits of Canadians matter. Because Canadians generally don&#x27;t like to ask for furniture when renting a house. Bring your own favorite furniture, and some people choose to rent a house for the rest of their lives, so of course they have to buy their favorite furniture. 2 If the landlord provides furniture, he must ensure that the furniture is in good use. If the furniture is broken, the landlord will be responsible for repairing it. What’s more serious, if the furniture is infested with insects, the tenant will sue the landlord. Not only will the rent be lost Rent is paid, and the tenant&#x27;s medical expenses must be compensated. After all, the rental market is still a landlord&#x27;s market. Most landlords choose to be unfurnished.

Question 62

What furniture is required?

Accepted Answer

Kitchen and bathroom facilities include refrigerator, microwave oven, oven, stove, and some advanced ones even have dishwashers. Washer, dryer. Most of the wardrobes are built-in. Generally, tenants only need to buy beds, mattresses, seats and benches.

Question 63

How much does it cost to buy furniture?

Accepted Answer

Take IKEA as an example and only buy a mattress for about 200-300. A bed + mattress for about 600-800. Desks and chairs for about 100-200. On average, you can buy all the necessary furniture for life within 1,000 per room.

Question 64

Channels of buying furniture

Accepted Answer

IKEA, Chinese furniture dealers, and uhomes will provide assistance throughout the process

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Is the apartment furnished?

What does XBXB in the house type mean?

What is the lease form for this apartment?

Is the apartment furnished?

What does XBXB in the house type mean?

What is the lease form for this apartment?

The apartment is a joint lease (joint lease), but I only have one person, what should I do?

Why are the rents different for the same 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment?

How long in advance do you usually have vacancies?

Is there a washer dryer in the room?

Do all bedrooms have windows? can the windows be opened

How big is each bedroom?

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Does the apartment have a lift?

Is the bedroom door locked?

Is it safe to live in an apartment?

Does the apartment have a shuttle bus to the school?

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

What public area facilities are there in the apartment?

How is the Internet speed in the apartment? Can I install other networks myself?

Can you take a real shot video of the room I live in?

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

How about soundproofing the apartment?

Is there any charge for booking this apartment through Yixiang Haoju platform?

How often is the rent paid?

How to pay rent?

Does the rent of the apartment include utility fees such as water, electricity and network?

What is renters insurance premium? Why should I buy renters insurance?

Does the apartment have parking? Indoor or outdoor? How to charge?

What fees do I need to pay to apply for an apartment?

Does the rent start from the day I move in?

Can the parking fee be paid later?

Is the rent when I submit the application the final rent?

What is the reservation process?

What is the difference between booking through your platform and booking by myself?

What are the required application materials?

Can I book an apartment under the age of 18?

What should I bring to my new apartment?

When can I check in when I arrive? How to do it?

When can I check in?

I can't arrive at the apartment according to the rental start time in the contract, can I check in t

Is there an open fire for cooking in the apartment?

Do I need to clean the room by myself after check-in?

What happens if I move out on my own before the tenancy ends?

I have already applied for and signed the lease, but I want to go back, what should I do?

How do I move in and want to terminate the contract early?

If the lease is about to expire, what do I need to do to cancel the lease?

I signed a 12-month lease contract, can I sublease it halfway?

What should I do if I want to renew the lease after the lease term expires?

After the end of the lease term, what issues should be paid attention to when going through the leas

Will the apartment collect my packages before I move in?

The facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?

what is a condo

condo advantage

What are the advantages of renting a condo from us?

What is a bachelor apartment type?

bachelor unit rental range

Advantages and disadvantages of bachelor type

What is Den

Find a room in advance

How long in advance can I see the house on site?

What is a guarantor?

What is the MLS system?

Why don't Canadian renters bring basic furniture?

What furniture is required?

How much does it cost to buy furniture?

Channels of buying furniture

Why do I have to book an elevator to move furniture?

Why Buy Renters Insurance?

How much does renters insurance cost?

Didn't the landlord already buy insurance?

Does the lease have to be a year?

Will the lease price increase?

Is there any discount if renting for two years

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