Posted on: 03-08-04 19:14:51
Hi Peacock1,
The 416 is basically the area that excludes Brampton, Mississauga, Thornhill, Markham, Vaughun, Oakville etc.
Since you have three children, depending on their age, you may have to rent a 3-bedroom apartment. I live in Mississauga where an ordinary 3-bedroom apartment may cost you around $1200 pm if you sign one-year lease.
You can compare the rents at the following website.
http://www.torontorenter.com/
As far as schools are concerned they are there everywhere so you do not have to worry about them.
You may also like to consider living in a basement for sometime till you get a hang of the things. There are advantages as well as disadvantages of living in a basement.
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Hi Teja Gill,
I have 3 daughters(teenaged, 17, 17, 18), is it necessary by law to rent 3BR appt, or I can rent A 2BR appt?
What are the rentals for basement 2BR appt i various areas?
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Hi peacock1,
I think in your case you may have to settle for a 3-bedroom house/apartment, as the landlords generally don't allow more than two adults in a room. Apparently it goes against the Ontario Human Rights and Accommodation Code or something.
The following link would be of immense help to you and other new immigrants. It spells out your rights when you hunt for accommodation.
http://www.equalityrights.org/cera/
It won't be a bad idea to equip yourself with the knowledge of your rights before you come here. It helps to avoid being discriminated against. Go through the following link.
http://www.ohrc.on.ca/english/index.shtml
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