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How a group of Toronto tenants turned to a risky last resort and got a ‘huge victory’What looked like a summer block party in front of two Toronto apartment buildings was a celebration of what renters who withheld payments for months called a "huge victory."Canada45 mins
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Decade of bad air? B.C. tenants sue, claiming HVAC never repairedAccording to a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, tenants have been complaining about problems with the building's HVAC system and air circulation since 2015.HealthAug 29
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Landlord struggles to evict tenant he claims brought chaos to Montreal neighbourhoodFrancois Tardy owns an apartment on a street in Montreal. He says he rented to a new tenant on a one-year lease in March and has received complaints ever since.CanadaSep 1
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Former tenant says Vancouver apartment that burned twice was a ‘hazard’After the latest fire, the city ordered the building be torn down as it was deemed structurally unsound and a public safety risk.FireAug 23
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Guelph residents going through ‘renovictions’ take their grievances to city councilCouncil is considering whether to pass a bylaw to protect tenants from being evicted from their homes due to work being done on the building.CanadaSep 19
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Despite outcry from opposition, N.S. Tories resist tenancy enforcement unitOpposition parties say they can't understand why the government insists the province doesn't need an enforcement unit to help settle disputes between landlords and tenants.CanadaSep 12
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‘It’s demoralizing’: Dartmouth housing complex’s demolition has tenants concernedTenants of Ocean Breeze in Dartmouth, N.S., are mourning the loss of their community as demolition begins this week for a new housing development.CanadaAug 15
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B.C. landlords win ruling to increase rent by 23.5% over two yearsIn April 2023, two landlords in B.C. asked tenants to consider an additional rent increase of $500 a month. The tenants said no, but the Residential Tenancy Branch said yes.EconomyAug 15
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‘Slap in the face’: Tenants evicted for demolition, units then posted for higher rentTenants were shocked to find the units re-listed, after they were told to move out for demolition. The landlord says the income is needed while waiting for zoning approvals.CanadaAug 8
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Short-term rental restrictions reducing B.C. rents, study findsA report led by the Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance says restrictions on short-term rentals in British Columbia have reduced rents by 5.7 per cent, saving tenants more than $600 million last year.PoliticsSep 18
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‘I’d rather live on the street’: Ongoing cockroach infestation impacts Moose Jaw seniorsBrent Patterson estimates roughly 50 of his fellow tenants have been dealing with the infestation since November of 2023. At that time, some tenants asked the government for help.PoliticsAug 14
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‘Let’s give it a try’: Centenarian painter’s work part of Winnipeg care home art showDonwood Manor director Wanda Derksen says the art classes have been a hit with residents at the 150-tenant home.EntertainmentAug 20
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‘Who’s going to help me now?’: Residents of flooded apartment building face uncertaintyTenants at the Holiday Towers building at 170 Hargrave Street had no choice but to leave their suites Monday morning while fire crews tried to stop a 'significant flood'.CanadaAug 20
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West Island tenants called on to fill out surveyA new survey wants to measure the needs and challenges of tenants in the West Island. Renters in the area did not have a housing committee until one year ago.CanadaJul 30
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B.C. $500M rental protection fund nears 1,500 homesA B.C. government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and maintain affordable rents is on track to exceed its target of 2,000 homes.PoliticsAug 22
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‘Kicked me in the gut’: Displaced Birchwood tenants reunited with belongings months laterResidents of a Winnipeg apartment building that was vacated in May due to structural issues are getting a chance to return — but only to pack their things so they can move out.CanadaJul 30
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Tenant doesn’t pay $41,000 in rent for Toronto condo but owner can’t evict her yetA Brampton couple bought a condo as an investment for their retirement but are frustrated they can't evict a tenant who they say owes them thousands of dollars in unpaid rent.CanadaAug 8
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‘I will fight to the end’: This tenant is challenging a rent spike, urges others to followA man from N.B. is vowing to fight a spike to his rent, which he says is being introduced without proper notice. Chris Thompson is urging others to learn their rights.ConsumerJul 30
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‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanesWhile crews say construction at Birchwood Terrace is going well, it's unclear how much longer residents will be left without a steady place to call home.CanadaJul 25
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Tenants offered accommodations and support after surprise mass evictionSome tenants of a Winnipeg apartment building who were suddenly evicted from their units this month have moved back in.CanadaJul 22