Posts Filed Under: rent control

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“Rent control vs. housing supply” is the debate landlords and developers want us to have

The key fact of today’s rental market is that the majority of renters cannot afford new-construction apartments.

By Tannara Yelland Oct. 5th, 1:00 pm

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Greed and Partisan Politics are the Reasons You Don’t Have Rent Control

The Ontario government recently had the chance to fix the two-tier rental market, but Liberals and Progressive Conservatives joined forces to shut it down.

By Geordie Dent Apr. 15th, 1:27 pm

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Mayor’s Roundtable Less About Affordable Housing, More About Real Estate

Advocates for low-income residents in need of affordable housing were not invited to the table.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 5th, 10:30 am

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Pressure Builds on Ontario Liberals for Urgently-Needed Rent Controls

Although there's few details, Ontario's housing minister vows that legislation is on the way.

By Tannara Yelland Mar. 29th, 6:50 pm

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Landlord Licensing: A Solution to Toronto’s Tenant Woes?

Supporters say landlord licensing would create more accountability for tenants, but critics argue the regulation would be unwieldy and costly.

By Mark Mann May. 5th, 11:00 am