B.C. government takes steps to protect residents from ‘bad-faith’ evictions
The proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act mean landlords cannot increase rent if a tenant adds a child under 19 to their household.
Canada
Apr 2
Halifax tenant blindsided after lease isn’t renewed, landlord cites ‘business strategy’
A Halifax tenant is calling for more restrictions around fixed-term leases after hers wasn't renewed – a decision the rental company said was based on its 'business strategy.'
Canada
Apr 9
An Ontario renter’s ‘scary’ situation with homelessness after landlords sell property
Having worked for over 35 years as a janitor, an Ontario man never thought he would find himself without a place to live in retirement. But he says that changed in 2022
Canada
Apr 12
‘Devil’s in the details’: Tenant groups, landlords react to promised federal rent reforms
Tenants and landlords are anxiously awaiting more information about the federal government's promise to introduce more protections for renters in the upcoming budget.
Canada
Mar 28
Halifax landlord must pay up for ‘renovicting’ tenant during former provincewide ban
A Halifax landlord has to pay more than $13,000 to a former tenant after a Nova Scotia judge found they 'renovicted' her while a provincewide ban was still in place.
Canada
Apr 12
Peterborough police seize replica handgun, arrest 2 after fight at park
Officers responded to a fight at King Edward Park in which a landlord was assaulted by a man and a woman.
Crime
Apr 17
Landlord speaks out about Calgary rental nightmare that allegedly cost victims thousands
A Calgary landlord whose home was used in an alleged rental fraud has told Global News he too has been caught up in the nightmare.
Consumer
Mar 12
Former landlord of west-end home threatened by former tenant, Guelph police say
Police have charged one man after they said there was a threat to burn down a home where he used to rent a basement apartment. A 39-year-old was found downtown on Thursday.
Crime
Mar 15
Montreal officials to increase apartment building inspections
The City of Montreal is planning to crack down on landlords who don't keep their buildings and apartment units up to code.
Canada
Mar 27
‘We are united‘: Hundreds of B.C. landlords rally in support of petition
More than 200 landlords and supports attended a rally in Delta, with the aim of asking B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon to pay attention to their concerns.
Canada
Mar 10
Vancouver wants Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on bylaw limiting rent hikes
Two B.C. courts have rejected a Vancouver bylaw limiting how much landlords can hike rents when SRO units turn over. The city wants the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case.
Cannabis
Apr 2
Draft bylaw tackling ‘renovictions’ in London, Ont. coming later this spring
A London staff report suggests exploring a bylaw similar to one in Hamilton where landlords issuing an N13 notice have to obtain a renovation license from the municipality.
Canada
Mar 18
‘Living in fear’: N.S. senior among those calling for end to fixed-term leases
The group Atlantic ACORN is calling for the province to ban landlords from only offing fixed term leases to tenants.
Canada
Mar 7
Father of N.S. student who died in Cape Breton house fire sues landlords, tenants
The father, who resides in India, says in a Feb. 9 amendment to the claim that his son was unable to escape the home on Park Street during the blaze.
Fire
Feb 28
Kingston family still seeks answers after Christmas gifts stolen
Christmas turns sour for Kingston family as gifts vanish from apartment storage. Landlord's response under scrutiny. Community rallies.
Crime
Feb 24
Quebec adopts controversial housing bill restricting lease transfers
Lease transfers allow new tenants to benefit from the existing rent and prevents landlords from jacking up the price. But now, landlords can reject lease transfers for any reason.
Canada
Feb 21
‘We’re stuck’: Only elevator in Toronto apartment building broken for days
A Toronto resident who uses a wheelchair says she has been stuck inside for days since her landlord took an elevator out of service, leaving her with no way to leave.
Canada
Feb 28
Landlord fined $4,500 over fire that destroyed East Vancouver apartment building
Flames broke out at the building at East 10th Avenue and Prince Edwards Street on July 27, 2023. The damage left 30 people homeless.
Crime
Feb 9
N.S. landlord group says fixed-term leases are needed. Not everyone’s convinced
A group representing landlords in Nova Scotia says the province’s already-strained rental supply will decrease further if fixed-term leases are restricted or eliminated.
Canada
Feb 10
Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced three new proposed reforms in the 2024 budget that aim to protect Canadian renters.
Economy
Apr 15
