by D. Morgan Henley on January 31, 2012
Guest post from: Mohamed Simon
My job just transferred me to a completely different state. When I was younger, job transfers were exciting. I would make more money, move to a fun new town and quickly adjust. Now I have a family and it is not as easy. I was told this transfer would be six months at the most, so my wife and I decided I would get an apartment and we wouldn’t move the kids. It has been so hard. My wife came up one weekend and tried to make the apartment exactly like home. She got the same bed spread for the bed, the same towels for the bathroom and even went to
www.directstartv.com to make sure all the channels on the television were the same. She is a great wife and I am so lucky to have her. She tries very hard to make the kids and me happy. I love her so much and I can’t wait to actually be living in the same state with her. Thankfully, I am able to skype her and the kids, but nothing is the same as holding them.
by D. Morgan Henley on January 21, 2012
If you see a trip to Calgary, Alberta in your future, you may want to investigate
Calgary rentals. Whether you are interested in the show jumping competitions and exhibits at Spruce Meadows, or getting into some hiking and biking at Fish Creek Provincial Park, you will want to have a place to stay upon arrival. That task will be a piece of cake if you visit RentCalgary.com in advance of your trip.
The site at RentCalgary.com is a comprehensive listing of apartments and houses available for rent, and is location specific according the four quadrants of the map of Calgary, i.e., North East, South West, ect. You can also browse listing based on neighborhood, such as Bragg Creek, Langdon, and rural Alberta.
Renting is a big move. Whether you are renting a suite, a room in someone’s home or are sharing accommodation, make sure you understand the rules that apply to your situation. Different rental spaces have different rules. When you rent a unit in an apartment building or a suite in a home, you have rights and responsibilities outlined in a provincial law called the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). But you should also ensure you have a rental agreement in place, signed by you and your landlord.
When you share a living space with a landlord (for example, if you’re living in a bedroom and sharing the landlord’s kitchen and other common areas) the RTA does not apply. Rental agreements are considered lease contracts and are enforceable through the courts. All rental agreements should be in writing and include details about the rent, security deposit, inspections, termination notices and other responsibilities.
