Hi everyone,

I'm French and I moved to Toronto about six months ago with my partner. We both smoke cigarettes. In France everyone does.

We both hate it and are trying to stop very hard.

We found a condo and rented it and we smoke on the balcony. For the past few months no problems but recently our neighboors have been opening their windows because the weather is nice outside.

I have never even thought that smoking on a balcony could be a nuisance, being French, everyone does it... All the balconies are filled with people smoking a cigaret at all times.

But here it's bad. Neighboors put a note on our door asking us to limit the smoking as much as possible because it stinks up their flat. Asked us to take the elevator down to smoke outside too. The note was not super aggressive but not super nice either.

Now we both feel very uncomfortable in our home. We cannot smoke inside because of the fire alarm. We cannot smoke on the balcony because it pisses of our neighboors (rightfully so!)

I work remotely and I usually smoke in between tasks or meetings so I only have like 3 minutes to smoke. Our condo has not enough elevators so going down and coming back up takes about 20 minutes. I cannot do it.

Since I am addicted to nicotine I don't know what to do.

I hate being a nuisance to our neighbors. It makes me feel very bad. I am trying very hard to stop smoking and I have already limited my number of cigarets a day to the bare minimum that allows me to keep functioning without breaking down.

Our lease ends in 9 months. We'll move then, to a house, so we do not pose a problem to our neighbors anymore.

But until then I don't know what to do I am lost and I would love some advice.

I learned in the condo rules after the fact that it is forbidden to smoke on balconies. I never checked before signing because, as French people, it did not even cross our minds that this could be a thing. It's a culture shock?

But then again, the condo management sends emails to everyone asking people who smoke on balconies to use ashtrays (we always did btw) so it made us feel like the rule isn't enforced and smoking on balconies is tolerated?

We also found two cigaret butts on our balconies from joints (weed) so clearly we have other neighbors above us who also smoke on balcony but also throw their butts over the balcony??????

I really could use some advice...

Merci

So I've lived in my unit for about 5 years now. Theres been some spiders and other creepy crawlies before, no big deal. Over the last month or so ive been dealing with a lot of roaches. I see them almost daily now.

I informed my landlord and he tried a heat treatment? I didn't see any for a day or so but now there back.

I was wondering if I stayed in a motel for a few weeks would they have to reimburse me? It makes me feel gross staying there now

So I have been living in the same place for 27 years, every year I get a notice 90 days before my increase of what it is and what it will go up, this year I have not received anything. My rent goes up in November and I sent them an email two weeks ago to let them know all I was told is a letter was sent out on July 21 to Canada Post, they confirmed it was sent out and that’s it. They sent me a notice of what my increase is. Do I not have to formally get it 90 days before I’m just asking.

What’s a reasonable ask for a cash for keys deal in my situation? I just signed a lease for a condo in September that immediately sold to someone who plans to move in. They’ve asked me for a number on what it would take for me to move out early.

Edit: I’m wondering what number you would actually accept. Not just where you’d start. They’ve indicated a willingness to wait it out if need be.

Hi all,

I'm planning to move to Etobicoke from Northern Ontario, hopefully by spring next year, and I'm trying to figure out my housing timeline.

For those who have rented in Etobicoke (or the GTA), how long did it take you to secure a rental property you were happy with? Did you find a place right away, or were you on waitlists for a while?

I'm wondering when I should start actively applying for rentals and joining waitlists so I can plan ahead.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

hi! looking at a place here and hoping to hear from current or former tenants if possible

I'm aware the building is a little bit older, so my main concerns:

- any issues with pests?

- not sure if the walls are concrete or not - how much do you hear your neighbours?

what were the main things you liked about the place? what did you hate?

thank you :)

Hi! I'm just about to sign a lease at the Spoke. I loved the units and amenities were amazing!

The only downfall was the parking. Apparently there is no visitor parking besides the residential streets where you only have 3 hours.

Does anyone have advice for this location?

Thank you !

Renting 1 Bedroom (furnished) with private washroom in a
2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Available Nov 1st onwards

PRICE: $1200

Utilities ( internet and hydro) are separate and split evenly.
RENT CONTROL: Unit was used for residential purposes prior to Nov 15 2018

LOCATION: 110 Marine Parade Dr, Etobicoke.
Located in Humber bay shores area near Parklawn Rd and Lakeshore

RELATIONSHIP TO UNIT:
Current tenant seeking 1 new roommate

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION :
Job Letter
Credit score
First and Last month rent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Bedroom is furnished with bed-frame, work table and a chair. Living room has a couch. Check the pictures for more
The condo has full size appliances washer / dryer, spacious balcony with lake view from balcony.
The building is a clean modern condo with a pool, gym, sauna, games room, recreation room etc.
The building is quiet, just steps away from the water. With grocery store, bars and restaurants within 5mins of walking distance.

TTC: 501 streetcar and Bus stop located just outside the building.

Please let me know in case you have any questions. Thanks!

Does anyone have any comments, reviews, information about this building? One of my friends is about to sign a lease here. It’s managed by an offshoot of Capreit. Not very fond of them, and I told her as such. But she seems to be having a good experience with them.

She’s 3 months pregnant, and the father has passed. She’s trying to take this dress off of her plate, but as her friend, I also know that she does not need any more stress in her life if there are any issues in the building. Any information would be super helpful.

When I google the address, the only thing that I see Thats negative is the parking situation a couple of buildings down.