New tenants are moving into a recently opened 80 unit apartment complex in downtown Kelowna.

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.

The report said a number of factors could explain the lower vacancy rate including more jobs added in Saskatoon and stricter mortgage qualification rules.

Housing experts said tax revenue generated by Airbnb is a small return for a province where families struggle to find affordable homes.

"I can't go anywhere," said one Canadian who wishes affordable housing was more of a campaign issue.

Landlords argue rent controls and slow approvals are scaring investors and strangling the market.

The Canadian Rental Housing Index is looking to push rental affordability as a campaign issue, stemming off the theme of affordability this election.

Roughly 16,000 units could be impacted by the zoning, which would make Victoria just the second B.C. city to take advantage of provincial legislation.

SaskNative Rentals and its partners are bringing a family housing project to fruition to help those living with disabilities.

The government is proposing to eliminate a charge for creating a second suite in new homes and allow homeowners to create units above garages or in laneways.