Renovictions
New Westminster’s anti-renoviction bylaw upheld by B.C. Supreme Court
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The court rejected the owner’s argument that the city violated the Community Charter by passing landlord-tenant legislation, which is normally under provincial jurisdiction. Continue reading
Montreal renovation program for low-rise apartment buildings prompts concerns from housing advocates
As a growing housing shortage continues to affect tenants in Montreal, the city is offering a helping hand to landlords to renovate low-rise apartment buildings in the area. Continue reading
Vernon, B.C. renters allege ‘renoviction’ after landlord evicts them
Two brothers in the North Okanagan city are speaking out after their new landlord evicted them for renovations and raised the rent. Continue reading
Québec solidaire calls for the end of renovictions
The trend growing in popularity with Montreal landlords has displaced hundreds of tenants. Continue reading
Hamilton politicians seek to ensure city is not contributing to ‘renovictions’
“We absolutely welcome investment, but not if it’s going to displace our tenants and residents via the practice of renoviction,” said Ward 3 Coun. Nrinder Nann. Continue reading
Montreal housing shortage leaves families scrambling on moving day eve
Close to 130 households still don’t have a place to live before moving day, July 1, housing rights advocates say. Continue reading
Landlords who ‘renovict’ tenants in New Westminster could face fines
The city says tenants of 315 units have been forced out over the past couple of years. Continue reading
Rental task force recommends ban on renovictions, not allowing stratas to restrict rentals
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province’s rental task force is calling on an immediate ban on renovations, creating a province wide rent bank for low income British Columbians and require stratas to allow owners to rent out their homes. Continue reading
New rules could see ‘renovicted’ B.C. tenants get year of free rent
If the landlord evicts a tenant but the renovations never take place, tenants will be compensated with 12 months’ rent instead of two. Continue reading
Housing minister says legislation to end fixed term lease loophole ‘imminent’
Critics argue unscrupulous landlords are using the leases to evade annual maximums on rent increases. Continue reading