How to Rent Your First Apartment in Canada - For Immigrants & Newcomers
#canadaimmigration #movingtocanada #movingtotoronto
How to find an apartment in Toronto Canada? What do you need to rent an apartment? What rights and responsibilities do I have as a tenant?
In this video we talk about what you need to do and to prepare in order to rent an apartment in Canada - employment letter, landlord references, rent and key deposit, credit report. We talk about types of buildings in Toronto, share practical advice on how to search for a home, why you need to get a realtor to help you rent a home, how much your rent and utilities will cost you and the rights and responsibilities you have. We also give advice on how to rent an apartment if you are a newcomer and renting your first apartment in Canada
Can I finish my lease earlier? Am I allowed to have pets? Subleasing an apartment? Is rent increase legal? What if my landlord sells the property?
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0:00 Intro
2:25 Why you need Landlord References?
3:30 How to get Letter of Employment?
4:47 Why Credit Report is needed?
5:30 What's Rent Deposit?
6:13 How hard is it to find a place?
7:01 If you're new to Canada
8:22 Where to start?
11:20 Where to Look?
12:22 Do you need an agent?
13:50 How Sublease works?
15:16 What are reasonable Rental Prices?
16:10 Don't forget Utilities
17:16 Know Your Rights
18:41 Breaking Your Lease
20:05 Frequent Questions
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That's so smart to use the AirBNB host as a reference!
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
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In Vancouver you only have to pay your first month's rent and 1/2 of one month's rent as a security deposit. You don't pay first and last month's rent. If you have a pet (a cat or a dog) it might be very difficult to find a reasonable priced apartment to rent. You will also be asked to pay a pet's security deposit.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for adding that info for Vancouver , Alicja 🙏
really appreciate your view and advise.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it is helpful Jaskirat
I like the way you included so much information in such a short video, keep it up. Thanks.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy to help!
I like how you describe what is needed for newcomers. From my experience, I can say rules you described appeal also to other cities outside Canada. Now I realized how lucky I was with finding apartment, byt I guess this was pricy studio in the city center. I had job offer prior and rent from property management that had buildings around the city.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Thats great! Having a job offer certainly helps land good apartments 🙌
You girls are amazing, the information is absolutely helpful.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
thank you Sir!
Thank you so much. This video really helpful.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
You guys are amazing. Thank you so much for this info
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching😊
Pretty comprehensive video. Thanks a lot.
@MakeThatChange
9 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
This was useful and well arranged. Thanks a lot! Keep it up girls!! I'll be moving to Vancouver this December, wish me luck :)
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
All the best Ramisa! Stay warm during the move 😉
❤great video of gems..the air b&b option is a good transitional choice, while building Canadian relations and credit.
Very informative.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Very informative, thanks for sharing
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
great vid. very informative
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
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Thanks much for your advice
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!!
Thanks for your useful videos.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!
Very helpful Anastasia and Anna.Subscribed to your channel courtesy of your presentation with Yulia.
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@titoronoh6966
Жыл бұрын
Thank you..Waiting for visa..Hopefully beginning studies in Ottawa in Fall
thanks, excellent information
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure Diego!
Excellent video. Many thanks! The laws in Canada can vary a lot from province to Province. Renting a flat in Ontario is quite different from in Quebec.
Good stuff guys!
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Ooo ! Super insightful, I wished I saw this before I rented my place :D
@MakeThatChange
3 жыл бұрын
Next time! :D
@smilesikand
3 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange I'm looking forward to the Toronto neighbourhood videos...
@Agentana
3 жыл бұрын
@@smilesikand 🥰🙏soon to come!
Wish more people were like you guys, so much more quality information and process is so well explained ! Really such a good Video Thanks A LOT ! :) ... oh & Other youtubers TAKE NOTES ! lol
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
thank you Roben!
Nice video very accommodating
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
very informative..
hello , thanks for information I will be in Toronto by December
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you’re journey to Toronto went well! Join our Community if you’d like to meet new people facebook.com/groups/mkthatchange
Hi nice video and info especially. Are there any other platforms other than Airbnb that helps to secure rental of accomodations, economically?
Hi Both of you and your background pictures are so adorable.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@globalizedworld3518
2 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange it's my pleasure and Are Canadian friendly or what do they think and behave with new immigrant? please share Facts in your Views
do you have a video in your channel talking about studio rent in Montreal or in downtown montreal ?
Lovely and magical voice your name should Anesthesia. Nice information AnnA
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nee, you’re so kind !
many thanks
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
Very useful. Do Canadian landlords allow break clauses in leases like in the UK? E.g. a 6 month break clause?
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
Typically, no. If you need to terminate a contract earlier, you have an option to sub-lease and find a new tenant to replace you till the end of your contract. During this time, you’re responsible for all damages - and oftentimes the landlord also needs to approve the new tenant as well.
Thanks
@MakeThatChange
4 ай бұрын
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Thanks for the video, very informative. Are all new contracts 12 month contracts ? Can we find a month-to-month contract from the get go ? I am thinking cases like landing in a city then finding a job in another with the obligation to move
@MakeThatChange
2 ай бұрын
For that case, we recommend trying out Airbnb or living with roommates. Landlords prefer longer term contracts, but it is possible to find shorter term ones, you just have to look more.
fantastic
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
Would it be better as a foreigner to share an apartment? i.e. room rentals. That way you get to interact with other locals/foreigners instead of being secluded by yourself in a whole apartment
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Some people do prefer to share
but with low wage like barman,waiter,supermarket employee ect, can you pay rent in toronto or vancouver?
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Yes but you would probably share accomodation
Sorry please if you are just coming to Canada for the first time is it advisable to buy a house(since we've not borrowed a loan before)or rent a house. The reason why I asked is because of the inflation happening in Canada.
@MakeThatChange
Жыл бұрын
Renting is usually the easiest and the least risky thing to do when you’re a newcomer in Canada. It is not adviceable to buy a house in a country and neighborhood that you don’t know well enough. You won’t be able to get a mortgage without a credit history in Canada as well.
@Nigeria-life
Жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange thank you ma's and can international students purchase a land to build a house instead of buying and how we go about it so as to avoid being scammed.
need help in renting a apartment in calgary this month.for a family of 4
Is it always legal sublease?
If a student wants to rent an apartment do they have to provide reference or university enrolment or a work permit visa
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
I think you have two options: 1. either find a sublease or find a roommate who rents outs a second room. 2. Be ready to pay a deposit for a few months in advance if you want to rent alone. References are needed to show you're a trustworthy person who can pay rent (e.g. has a job or enough savings)
Do you think Edmonton have same regulations?
@BDB-ji1ui
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, both Edmonton & Calgary have exactly the same regulations. In general, renting in Canada is very frustrating.
@JackJack-qc4nd
2 жыл бұрын
@@BDB-ji1ui Thanks for the information
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
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“Easier in Smaller cities such as Montreal” Lolol fyi Montreal has a way higher population than Vancouver. Almost as many people as Toronto. Competition for apartments is fierce and housing shortage is insane.
Share accommodation is possible
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
Hi, can anna reviled the name of that ABNB or landloard with location.
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like they no longer do Airbnb,😔
Hai, Can a family of 4 or 5 members rent a family house on tourist visa who wishes to stay for 12 months?
I guess it is impossible to rent as newcomer
Hi Girls , we Russians all over the world ... WE SUPPORT YOU .. and value your experience
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
🤗thank you
How to rent your first apartment in Canada: Step #1: Earn a 6-figure income
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha in Toronto and Vancouver - totally 😂🙈
You r too cool 😎
@MakeThatChange
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shijo, we are just as cool as you are 😋
@shijolazarabstransportslim3098
3 жыл бұрын
@@MakeThatChange thats so cool😉 Do you believe in multiculturalism in other words multiculture Co existence 🤔
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Please can I speak french with you ?
Are u relatives?
I know you r two sisters
youtube can't show me a video that people of two different countries married in Canada. I just want to know that two non-blond married each other and they were not from same country. That's what I'm looking for. I'm not blond, don't want a blond girl. running away form my countrymates (Canada has lots of them)
@MakeThatChange
2 жыл бұрын
If you are looking for marriage content, Lei, we are probably not right. Our goal is to inspire and motivate, no matter your life situation and who you are