by Kevin Russell | May 13, 2023 | News
‘Maxed out’: Dalhousie Legal Aid suspends drop-in services until June People looking for representation in residential tenancy hearings will need to look elsewhere for now Dalhousie Legal Aid Service is suspending drop-in services during May while it deals...
by Kevin Russell | May 13, 2023 | News
Ombudsman calls for change at failing LTB Ombudsman Paul Dubé paints a grim picture of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) in his latest investigation report, released May 4th. Long plagued by severe backlogs, staff shortages, and antiquated technology, LTB operations...
by Kevin Russell | May 13, 2023 | News
‘They’re in crisis’: Number of Nova Scotians waiting for rent supplement skyrockets Housing minister says the program is under ‘tremendous demand’ At a time when rental housing is becoming less affordable and harder to find, many...
by Kevin Russell | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Developer proposes second 30-storey tower for Dartmouth Cove area George Giannoulis’ Mosaik Properties is proposing another 30-storey tower for the Dartmouth Cove area. WM Fares Architects applied on Mosaik’s behalf to build 390 new homes at 42 Canal St. — the former...
by Kevin Russell | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Sale of New Dawn’s Cape Breton properties to entrepreneur Irwin Simon falls through SYDNEY, N.S. — A deal between New Dawn Enterprises and entrepreneur Irwin Simon over the sale of some 74 apartment/townhouse units in Sydney has fallen through. In November, the...
by Kevin Russell | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Cooling deemed key amenity for Ontario renters Proposed legislation would allow landlords to pass through electricity costs Cooling is positioned as a key amenity that Ontario renters should generally be able to enjoy in proposed amendments to the provincial...