1 Bedroom in 25 Homewood Avenue
Description
Unit #1 at 25 Homewood Avenue is located in Toronto’s central Garden District / Church–Wellesley Village area, a lively downtown neighbourhood known for its strong community feel and excellent urban connectivity. This main-floor unit is part of a residential building just steps from Sherbourne Street and Wellesley Street East, offering easy access to TTC transit, grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, and everyday essentials.
Property Location
25 Homewood Avenue, Toronto
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About North York / Willowdale
Neighbourhood Guide
North York — particularly the Willowdale area along Yonge Street north of Sheppard Avenue — is one of the most densely rented and most diverse parts of Toronto. The Yonge and Sheppard intersection anchors a cluster of high-rise condominium towers, purpose-built rental apartments, and commercial development that functions as a genuine mid-city centre. The broader North York area encompasses many sub-neighbourhoods across the Sheppard and Finch corridors with a significant immigrant population, particularly from Iran, China, South Korea, and South Asia.
Getting Around
25 Homewood Avenue is 1.1 km from Finch Station — roughly a 14-minute walk — giving you direct TTC subway access. North York Centre station and Sheppard-Yonge station on Line 1 (Yonge–University) provide the primary subway connections, with the Sheppard line (Line 4) running east from Sheppard-Yonge. The 97 Yonge bus and dozens of surface routes serve the broader North York area. Finch station is the northern terminus of Line 1. The neighbourhood's direct Yonge subway access makes downtown commuting straightforward, typically 30–40 minutes from Sheppard to Union.
Parks & Green Space
G. Ross Lord Park, on the west branch of the Don River near Dufferin and Finch, is one of the largest parks in North York. Earl Bales Park, on Bathurst Street north of Sheppard, features a downhill ski facility, off-leash dog area, and picnic grounds. The Willowdale Park system along the East Don River provides a significant naturalized trail corridor through the North York portion of the Don Valley.
Neighbourhood Character
North York along the Yonge corridor is one of the most heterogeneous parts of Toronto — first-generation immigrant families, young professionals, older long-term residents, and international students all live in close proximity in a built environment that is predominantly high-rise residential. The area's service economy reflects its diversity: Korean, Persian, Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern restaurants and businesses are densely represented along Yonge, Sheppard, and Finch.
Practical Notes for Renters
North York offers some of the best value in Toronto for subway-accessible apartments, particularly in older purpose-built rental towers along Yonge Street and the Sheppard corridor. These buildings often have larger suites at lower per-square-foot costs than downtown or midtown equivalents. Renters should ask about elevator wait times and building maintenance standards in older high-rises, as service quality varies considerably.
Renting in Toronto: Your Rights as a Tenant
Ontario Residential Tenancies Act
Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) applies to virtually all Toronto rental units and provides significant, enforceable protections for tenants. Here is a summary of the key rights every Toronto renter should understand before signing a lease.
Rent Increases
For units first occupied before November 15, 2018, annual rent increases are limited by the Ontario government's annual guideline (2.5% in 2024 and 2025). Units first occupied on or after November 15, 2018 are not subject to rent increase guidelines — landlords may increase rent by any amount, but must still provide 90 days' written notice using the prescribed form.
Deposits
Under Ontario law, a landlord may only collect a last month's rent deposit before you move in — no security deposit, damage deposit, or pet deposit is legal. Any additional deposits collected above the last month's rent are prohibited by the RTA, regardless of what the lease says.
Entry and Privacy
Your landlord must provide at least 24 hours' written notice before entering your unit for non-emergency purposes (such as repairs, inspections, or showing the unit). The notice must state the reason and the time of entry (between 8am and 8pm). Emergency entry is permitted without notice.
Lease Continuation
When a fixed-term lease (such as a one-year lease) expires, it automatically converts to a month-to-month tenancy on the same terms — the landlord cannot require you to sign a new lease or leave. Your rent does not automatically increase when a lease term ends.
Maintenance
Landlords are required to maintain rental units in a good state of repair and in compliance with health, safety, and maintenance standards — regardless of the tenant's rent level. This obligation exists even if the tenant knew about a problem before moving in.
Eviction
Landlords cannot evict a tenant without following the proper legal process. Eviction notices must use prescribed forms, provide the legally required notice period, and state a legitimate reason (non-payment of rent, landlord's own use, substantial renovations, etc.). Most evictions must be confirmed by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) at a hearing if the tenant disputes them.
The Landlord and Tenant Board (ltb.gov.on.ca) handles all disputes between landlords and tenants in Ontario and offers information, mediation, and adjudication services. Tenant Duty Counsel is available at LTB hearings at no cost to help tenants understand their rights.
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