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Originally Posted by R1CED`  sorry for all the noob yet detailed questions about highrise living...most of which seem more appropriate for owners not renters:
are there certain strata groups I should try to avoid?
any additional fees tenants have to worry about besides the usual hydro bill?
if a unit is facing the skytrain station and less than a block away... what's a good level where train noise won't be as bad? 20+?
should I worry about the 6" thin concrete walls in all the new condos in the event of a earthquake? or look for condos that are 10+ years? the media's been critcizing the current build code as there's no review regarding seismic activity until this year. As a renter i won't be so worried about leaks |
If you want metro area and in a newer building, with underground parking you're looking at approx. $1200-1350 for a 1 bedroom. Burnaby rent has increased the past year or 2, still lower than DT but getting there.
Any strata company will have their pros and cons. But bigger names are usually the likes of Baywest, Crosby/Vancouver Condo= First Service Residential, Rancho Management, etc. Realistically, as a tenant you won't really be dealing with the management company anyways as they deal directly with the owner (or owners management company if they are using one).
Additional fees: tenants pays for their own hydro (electricity) and utilities (tv, phone, internet) etc. Unless the landlord has made special arrangements to include more but usually not the case.
As for skytrain noise. I'd say when you're in the 20+, it becomes white noise honestly. But to some, it could be the end all be all. Noise sensitivity is really up to the person, what bothers me might not bother you (and vice versa). I'd suggest really taking the time to see how it impacts you during your showing with the landlord/management rep.
I always find it funny when people question about concrete buildings being earthquake proof or leak proof. In the event of a major natural disaster (say a major earthquake), anything at that point is gonna fail regardless of how great of the build. However, will the building collapse over a small rock of the earth (like the one we had a month or 2 ago off from the Island)????
No, definitely not.
Developers have to build to city codes and bylaws. All concrete buildings require rainscreening nowadays and a warranty for 5 years. Structurally they have up to 10 years. So to sum up your question, NO you shouldn't worry.
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