Province still looking into enforcement agency for rental disputes: Houston The province is still considering how to enforce rules for landlords and tenants. Premier Tim Houston says the province is still considering the best way to go about implementing an...

Soon-to-open Wolfville, N.S., development could be the largest net-zero, multi-unit residential building in Canada WOLFVILLE, N.S. — Peter Polley is pretty proud of his company’s latest apartment building that will complete Woodman’s Grove in Wolfville. “This building...

Universities in Atlantic Canada worried about big drop expected in foreign students HALIFAX — With just over one month before the beginning of the school year, universities in Atlantic Canada are worried about the expected big drop in foreign student enrolment due to...

BC Supreme Court overturns arbitrator's decision in unpaid rent dispute Landlord was denied procedural fairness due to improper service of tenant's evidence The BC Supreme Court ruled in favour of a landlord seeking a judicial review of an arbitrator's decision on...

Residential Tenancies Act remains toothless as support systems become overwhelmed More than a year after the NSNDP ask for a stricter system, the provincial government has failed to crackdown on rule-breakers Nova Scotia’s New Democratic Party is once again calling on...

Chester walks back proposed density increase to village core Residents say well-water issues make more density too risky Municipal staff are scaling back proposed density in the Village of Chester, after an outpouring of concern from residents led councillors to...

New Online Forms for Security Deposit Claims A new online service will make it easier for tenants and landlords to deal with claims on security deposits and eliminate the need for a hearing. “These changes will make it simpler for both tenants and landlords to deal...

'Where do we grow next?': East Hants sees population jump, building permits triple "The demand for housing is there," he said. "Every time an apartment building is built here, it doesn't seem to matter what the rents are, it gets filled immediately as soon as it...

Developer to HRM: Two more storeys please HALIFAX, N.S. — A developer currently building a tower on Quinpool Road in Halifax is looking for more height. Dexel Developments is building an eight storey plus penthouse building on the site where the McDonalds and Fitness...