by Rentals.ca | Sep 9, 2024 | Renters, Students
Starting university or college often means moving into your first rental, and making sure you have all the essentials can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving into a shared apartment, residence, or your own place, Rentals.ca is here to guide you. To help ease the...
by Rentals.ca | Jul 4, 2024 | Landlords, Ontario, Rental Laws, Renters
Ontario has recently announced that they will be capping rent increases at 2.5% for 2025, the lowest in Canada. This move is in response to the highest number of new housing and purpose-built rental projects begun in the last three years, marking a record in the past...
by Rentals.ca | Apr 30, 2024 | News, Renters
With the release of the 2024 Federal Budget, the Liberal government aims to address the Canadian housing crisis by bolstering supply and restoring affordability. This announcement prompted Rentals.ca to conduct a pivotal survey to capture renters’ perspectives...
by Rentals.ca | Apr 19, 2024 | Landlords, News, Renters
Update – April 30th, 2024: You can see the results and analysis of our 2024 Federal Budget survey here. The survey below is still open if you wish to submit your thoughts on the budget’s housing initiatives. In an attempt to tackle the persistent housing...
by Rentals.ca | Mar 11, 2024 | Landlords, Renters
As the demand for rental properties continues to grow, so does the creativity of scammers seeking to exploit eager renters. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians lost $23 million more to fraud and scams between 2022 and 2023 – this number...
by Kundai Govereh | Mar 4, 2024 | Rental Laws, Renters
As a longtime observer of LTB hearings, a common misconception I have seen is believing the Adjudicators have the power to decide whatever they feel. While Adjudicators do have some discretionary powers, they are bound by statute and are given instructions to make...
