Ontario Rent

• How inflation has one Ontario person ‘in overdraft’ almost every month

  Jules Hill never thought fresh produce or buying a chocolate bar would be considered a frivolous expense, but with rising costs, the Barrie resident says it seems like a luxury.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
  
• Ukrainian newcomers face challenges as some Ontario landlords demand months of advance rent

  "They asked me about rent, for example for six months .... You understand for me, I came without money."

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
  
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• Almost 20% of Ontario MPPs declared rental income in 2021

  Elected officials at Queen’s Park are required, under the Members’ Integrity Act, to provide detailed financial information about themselves and their families every year.

  Politics

  May 2, 2022
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• Ontario raises maximum allowable rent increase at 1.2% for 2022 as rent freezes end

  The Ontario government says it has set its rent increase guideline for 2022 at 1.2 per cent.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2022
• Ontario NDP bill proposes capping rent increases between tenants

  In 2018, the Ontario government introduced legislation that scrapped rent control on new builds that are occupied for the first time after Nov. 15, 2018.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2021
• ‘We are stretched to our limits’: Advocates push for extension of Ontario rent freeze

  "It's hard to try and make the money stretch," said Monique Gordon, who teared up during an interview. "We can see in a blink of an eye, we can lose things."

  Economy

  Oct 16, 2021
• Ontario rent freeze could mean more evictions, critics say

  As the Ontario government prepares to freeze most residential rents across the province to help those suffering financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, critics of the plan say it doesn't go far enough.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2020
• Ontario government to freeze rent for some families, promising new bill this fall

  The government says if the bill passes, it will mean the "vast majority of families" will not see their rent increase at all next year.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2020
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• What renters need to know about Ontario’s new tenancy lease agreements

  Ontarians fed up with battling their landlord over contentious terms they didn't realize were hidden in the fine print of their lease will soon be getting some reprieve.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2018