Renters
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New survey suggests affordability remains top of mind for Kingston rentersMore than half of respondents of a Kingston, Ont., renters survey said their rent is unaffordable while others are contending with increased costs and concerns about being evicted.EconomyMar 11
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Calgary Humane Society offers renters free training program to help stop surrendersThe Calgary Humane Society is offering renters struggling to get a pet-friendly rental a solution to get their pet more "rental ready."ConsumerFeb 8
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Renovictions: Can new bylaws help protect Canada’s renters?Hamilton, Ont. recently passed a bylaw that would require landlords to obtain a licence in order to proceed with repairs that require the ending of a tenancy to do so.CanadaJan 21
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On the Brink: How a tight rental market makes it easier for landlords to discriminateAmid the housing crisis, a community legal worker with Dal Legal Aid says the tight rental market is making it easier for landlords to discriminate against prospective tenants.CanadaDec 19, 2023
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B.C.’s transit density plans raise risk of demovictions, housing expert warnsSFU housing expert Andy Yan found that areas covered by B.C.'s transit-oriented development plan are heavily populated by renters, many in small, older buildings.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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Removing GST on construction may be ‘game changer’ amid soaring rents, says Hamilton advisorThe removal of GST on rental builds could be a welcome step as two agencies reported average rents across Canada hit record highs in August.CanadaSep 16, 2023
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Landlord pressuring them to leave, live in poor conditions, Montreal tenants argueThe tenants say the landlord of the Grand Boulevard apartment complex is purposefully neglecting the building and avoiding repairs in order to get them to move out.CanadaAug 19, 2023
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Rental market report suggests increasing costs hitting Manitobans hardA national rental market report shows the average cost of rent in Manitoba is going up. For many, advocates say, that 'makes everything in their life that much more difficult.'CanadaJul 15, 2023
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Rent cap not part of long-awaited N.B. housing strategy, minister saysThere is no rent cap in the New Brunswick housing strategy, and no rental increase protection between tenants, but Jill Green said 'everything is on the table' on Thursday.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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Rents on new one-bedroom units for Hamilton up over 15% annually in JuneA Hamilton realtor suggest renters seeking a house could have more difficulty due to a trend in splitting houses into two levels to capitalize on the hot rental market.CanadaJun 15, 2023