here's a bit of a sneaky trick.

i'm paying $670 all inclusive. that will go up to $680 in april. i'm looking for apartments under $700 all inclusive because, you know - if it's a good fit, right?

but i forgot about those ontario electricity rebates, which are going to come in at $45. and, this is important given the dollar amounts i have to play with.

if i see something for $700 + hydro, my mind is converting that to $750+. but, with the rebate, that should come out in the wash.

if i'm paying for electricity, i basically won't use it except at off peak hours. i'd rather not think about it, of course. but, my calculations suggest to me that i shouldn't use much more than $50/month - and may very well use less on some months. will they send me the difference? could i make money from this? these rebates really seem to be handouts for whiners that can't turn their a/c off. and, i don't want an a/c on at all. but, i'll take another $50/month one way or another.

if i can low ball a few of these and hope the landlord just wants a steady tenant, they're possibilities. we'll find out.

jagmeet singh must cut his beard.