by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
No data to back claims of widespread fixed-term lease abuse, N.S. rental group says There is no data to support claims of widespread abuse of fixed-term leases in Nova Scotia, says a member of the umbrella group of rental housing owners. “Because of a lack of data,...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
No Action Against Nova Scotia Rent Loophole Due to Housing Supply Concerns Service Nova Scotia Minister Jill Balser stated that the department won’t address abuses of fixed-term rental leases to avoid impacting housing supply. Despite acknowledging misuse, the...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Province will help 2,500 more N.B. households pay their rent Program has already helped 6,100 individuals and families, but there is waiting list of nearly 12,000 An increasing number of households in New Brunswick are facing challenges in meeting their rent...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Halifax Water rate hike will drive up rents, landlords say “The Rental Housing Providers of Nova Scotia have filed for intervener status in the water utility’s application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.” Two rate hikes proposed by...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
‘I’m very concerned’: N.S. government to intervene in Halifax Water rate hike case Opportunities and social development minister says he’ll consider new relief programs, if needed The Nova Scotia government says it will wade into the regulatory...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Carney wants big government to get into housing – a major risk to taxpayers Jake Fuss and Austin Thompson are analysts at the Fraser Institute. A trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, and global economic volatility loomed large in...
