RENT
Rent is due on the first of every month. Dorchester Developments Ltd. accepts
cheques, cash, Interac, or money orders for payment. If you are paying by
cheque, or money order, you may make your payment directly to your Resident
Manager or at the office of Dorchester Developments Ltd., 585 River Avenue,
R3L 2S9. Payments of cash or Interac are only accepted at 585 River Avenue.
MOVE-IN
PROCEDURE
For your protection please ensure that a Move-in report is completed in your
presence and you are given a copy of the report.
MOVE-OUT
PROCEDURE
Move-out must be scheduled with your Resident Manager in advance. A Move-out
report must be completed and keys returned in order for your security deposit
to be refunded.
RENT
RECEIPTS
Dorchester will provide rent receipts free of charge at the time of payment.
Dorchester Developments Ltd. will provide a tax receipt at year end, with an
administration charge of $20.00 (subject to change). Please keep your receipts
in a safe place to avoid this charge. If payment is made by mail, your cancelled
cheques are an acceptable form of receipt.
EMERGENCY
ISSUES
For Fire or Police, dial 911. For other emergencies, please contact your Resident
Manager first. If you cannot reach your Resident Manager, please call the Dorchester
Office at 204-452-7405. Dorchester has an Emergency Maintenance Manager on
call after-hours. Simply follow the call prompts for assistance. A $50 service
charge for calls deemed a non-emergency by the Emergency Maintenance Manager
will apply. Emergencies that cannot wait until the next business day may include,
but are not limited to, FLOODING and NO HEAT.
INSURANCE
All tenants must purchase tenant insurance as Dorchester Developments Ltd.
is not responsible for any damages to tenants’ belongings, unless the damage
was caused by Dorchester’s negligence. For example, if the tenant living above
you has a flood and the water from the flood enters your suite, any damage
to your personal belongings would not be Dorchester's responsibility.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Garbage - Please respect your neighbors and discard your refuse in the designated
area, not in the hallways or on fire escapes.
2.
Painting - We DO NOT allow painting in the suites.
3.
Locks - We DO NOT allowtenants to change their locks.
City of Winnipeg Fire Department regulates that landlords
are to have access to all suites at all times.
4.Refrigerators
- Tenants must refrain from using sharp objects to defrost
the refrigerator as there is a chance that the freon
line can be punctured. If the tenant damages the refrigerator,
the tenant will be charged to repair or replace it.
5.
Plumbing - Tenants should report any leaks immediately
to their Resident Manager. (A small drip could cause
major damage.)
6.
Pets - Cats must be neutered or spayed. Dogs are not
permitted.
7.
Maintenance - Tenants shouldreport any maintenance requests
to the Resident Manager. Tenants have a responsibility
to maintain their suite. Dorchester Developments Ltd.
reserves the right to charge for these services.
ASSIGNMENT
OF TENANCY
If a tenant wishes to vacate thepremises prior to the expiration of their lease,
the tenant must sign the "Assignment of Tenancy" agreement and pay
a service fee of $40.00(subject to change). The tenant will be responsible
for these premises until such time that the new approved assignee takes possession
of the unit. Proper move-in/move-out procedure must be followed.
SECURITY DEPOSITS
Security deposits will be refunded to the names recorded on the lease only.
It will not be divided into portions to each tenant. Please note that security
deposits are NOT transferable. Deposits are payable after the 14th of the following
month, and mailed to your forwarding address.
LEASING
/ ADDITION OR DELETION OF TENANTS FROM LEASE
Roommate changes require a signed “Assignment of Tenancy” form. A $40.00 administration
charge applies.
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