Residential Tenancies Branch

• ‘Do I start packing?’: Manitoba renters struggle to keep up, demand change

  Rent increases have pushed more than a few into survival mode. Advocates and tenants demand action, saying Manitoba could fix this crisis, which is leaving many without a home.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• As Manitoba’s rent increase guideline goes up, tenants and advocates call for action

  The Manitoba government has set the annual rent increase guideline to three per cent and community advocates fear it will have big impacts on low and fixed income neighbourhoods.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2023
  
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• Maximum heat by-law for rentals unlikely in Winnipeg

  The city of Hamilton, Ont. is set to adopt a “maximum heat” by-law, but organizations in Manitoba say the regulation wouldn’t fly in Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
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• Here’s where rental rates ballooned over the pandemic

  A new report from Rentals.ca shows the average rent in Canada rose 20 per cent in April compared to the pandemic low in April 2021.

  Economy

  May 17, 2023
• Manitoba eviction ban lifted, advocacy law office sees increase in calls for help

  The province did not freeze rent collection while evictions — barring urgent health and safety issues — were banned.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020
• Coronavirus: Manitoba tenant protections extended

  Two measures put in place by the province of Manitoba to protect tenants due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being extended until Sept. 30.

  Jun 22, 2020
• Tenants need to know their rights as rent increase approved, says advocate

  A social advocacy organization tells Global News tenants need to be aware of their rights as province approves rental adjustment guideline for 2020.

  Consumer

  Aug 14, 2019