Nova Scotia Rent Cap

• Nova Scotia proposes two-year extension to five per cent rent cap until end of 2027

  Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc says legislation tabled today would extend the cap — set to expire Dec. 31, 2025 — to the end of 2027.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2024
  
• ‘Demoralizing’: Rent cap rises to 5% in N.S., putting tenants under further strain

  As of Jan. 1, the province raised allowable rent increases to five per cent, up from the two per cent cap that has been in place since 2020.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2024
  
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• ‘Do not sign a fixed-term lease’: Warning from Halifax student after landlord won’t renew

  A Nova Scotia student has been renting a one-bedroom apartment owned by Peppermint Properties on a fixed-term lease, but the landlord has decided to not renew it.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
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• N.S. rent cap staying for another 2 years, but annual limit is going up

  Nova Scotia's PC government said the rent cap will be increased to five per cent over the next two years, and remain in effect for 2024 and 2025. 

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023
• Rent control debate: More N.S. landlords consider selling units as advocate calls for permanent cap

  The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia conducted a survey where 51 per cent of landlords said they were either selling or considering selling their properties.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
• Nova Scotia housing crisis: Canadian jurisdictions with rent control weigh in

  Global News spoke with three Canadian provinces with rent control to see how their systems are working.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021