What you need to know about renting in a Floodplain
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Floodplains are areas of the city that are likely to see rising water during storm events now and into the future as we experience the greater effects of climate change. While some of these areas may never flood, and in some cases houses have protections installed to prevent flood damage (Such as back-flow protection valves and sump pumps), knowing that the house is in an area that might experience flooding is important information you should have when making a decision about where to live.
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Building permits​
Know if renovations were completed with building permits and the status of those permits. See permits for neighbouring houses to know if you’ll be moving into a construction zone.
Crime
Easy-to-read heatmaps that show rates of assaults, break-and-enters, homicides, robberies, and car and bike thefts.
Floodplains
Water damage is a big issue for homeowners. Properties located in floodplains may be at greater risk of flooding.
Heritage Designations
Heritage homes have different permit requirements, restrictions and insurance options.
Parking
Access to parking can be hard to come by in Toronto. Get details of the property’s parking and nearby areas that do and don't offer overnight on-street parking.
Zoning details
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Transit lines and stations
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Shelters/community housing and more
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News you need to see
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Air quality
Insights into air quality via OpenAQ’s network of air sensors.
Sun/shade simulations
Simulations show how much sun and shade a property will get year-round, so you can avoid living in the shadow of tall buildings and get the optimal sunlight for your lifestyle.
Restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and emergency services
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