Rent Control
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About to renew your rent? Here’s how to prepare for a potential price hikeFor those subject to unrestricted increases, experts say there are some ways to try and limit the price hike, but warn those renting in hot markets shouldn't bank on discounts.ConsumerJun 30
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London tenants seek rent control from next Ontario governmentIn 2018, the Ontario government introduced legislation that scrapped rent control on new builds that are occupied for the first time after Nov. 15, 2018.PoliticsMay 17
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Ontario Liberals and NDP offer different rent control promisesBefore the Progressive Conservatives took power in 2018, landlords could only raise rent at a set rate each year during a lease, usually between 0.5 and 3 per cent.PoliticsMay 13
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Rent control debate: More N.S. landlords consider selling units as advocate calls for permanent capThe 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.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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Gary Burrill stepping down as N.S. NDP leader, political future unclearAs leader of the NDP, Burrill has been a consistent critic of both the Liberal and Progressive Conservative governments on issues like rent control, health care and poverty.PoliticsNov 9, 2021
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Nova Scotia’s housing plan hailed by non-profits as an ‘impressive’ first stepThe province announced an extension of its two-per-cent rent cap, as well as investments in affordable housing units and a planning task force.CanadaOct 20, 2021
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Ontario NDP bill proposes capping rent increases between tenantsIn 2018, the Ontario government introduced legislation that scrapped rent control on new builds that are occupied for the first time after Nov. 15, 2018.PoliticsOct 19, 2021
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Housing crisis dominates discussion at Nova Scotia legislatureThe new Progressive Conservative government came under fire by both opposition parties for their lack of 'solutions' being offered to help fix the ongoing housing crisis.CanadaOct 13, 2021
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Nova Scotia housing crisis: Canadian jurisdictions with rent control weigh inGlobal News spoke with three Canadian provinces with rent control to see how their systems are working.CanadaSep 3, 2021
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N.S. housing minister considering ‘all our options’ to address housing crisisRent control was first brought in last November. A cap of a two per cent increase was implemented as a way to prevent renovictions in the middle of a pandemic.CanadaSep 2, 2021
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