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# RHPNS | Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia

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- [Bank of Canada](https://rhpns.ca/bank-of-canada/) - The Bank of Canada’s decision to hike rates on Wednesday will put additional pressure on Canada’s already tight rental market, experts say. The BoC’s surprise 25-basis-point hike has pushed the overnight lending rate to 4.75 per cent and will indirectly cause shelter costs, such as the price of rent, to rise as landlords look to pass
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-28/) - Halifax going after millions in federal funding to speed up housing starts HRM hoping to get more than $73 million over four years HALIFAX, N.S. — Halifax is going all in on an application for its share of $4 billion in federal housing accelerator funding. At a council meeting on Tuesday night, regional council signed off
- [Financialization of Housing](https://rhpns.ca/financialization-of-housing/) - ‘Financialization’ of housing is not the problem – in fact, we need more of it Jay-Ann Gilfoy is president and chief executive of Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about two hard, but related truths: the indisputable fact that a roof over one’s head is a basic human right, and
- [Long Term Infrastructure Plan](https://rhpns.ca/long-term-infrastructure-plan/) - Trudeau says new housing-based long-term infrastructure plan coming this fall NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he'll introduce legislation to ban some for-profit housing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canada's mayors Friday that his government will roll out a new long-term infrastructure plan in the fall to boost the stock of affordable housing across the country.
- [Consumer Debt](https://rhpns.ca/consumer-debt/) - Canadian consumer debt hits all-time high, reaching $2.32 trillion in Q1 2023: TransUnion Amid interest rate hikes and high inflation, more Canadians are turning to credit for relief, with consumer debt hitting a new record in the first quarter of 2023. In a new report released Wednesday by TransUnion, the amount of outstanding debt that
- [DID YOU KNOW](https://rhpns.ca/did-you-know-2/) - Rent Control Is the Answer—Until Renters Look for Lower Rents DID YOU KNOW? During a Nova Scotia legislative committee hearing, ACORN Chair Heather Clark, concerned about the province’s high rents, said she was considering moving to Edmonton or Regina, where she could find rent for approximately $1,200 per month. Both Alberta and Saskatchewan operate without
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-66/) - Halifax Council Seeks Region-Wide Reform Following Mayor’s Expense Audit Halifax Regional Council is seeking broader reforms to municipal expense policies following an audit of Mayor Andy Fillmore’s expenses. Rather than limiting its response to the Mayor’s Office, Council has directed that a region-wide approach be developed to strengthen oversight, accountability and consistency around spending by
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-139/) - Skyline Moves Forward with Major Nova Scotia Rental Housing Expansion Skyline Living is moving forward with significant new apartment construction in Nova Scotia, adding purpose-built rental housing as the province works to address housing affordability and supply. The investment demonstrates continued private-sector confidence in the market, but also comes as sharply slower immigration and population
- [Did You Know](https://rhpns.ca/did-you-know/) - Saskatchewan Has an Unregulated Rental Market—and Some of Canada’s Most Affordable Rents DID YOU KNOW? Saskatchewan does not cap the amount by which rents may increase. Yet Regina was ranked Canada’s most renter-friendly city by The Globe and Mail, based on affordability, rental housing availability and livability. Regina and Saskatoon also have the lowest average
- [Residential Tenancies Hearing Delays](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-hearing-delays/) - Hearing Delays - Update Sandra Mullen, president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union, says officers are leaving for other provincial jobs partly due to the strain of working in an understaffed office. She says those departures, combined with past and expected provincial budget cuts to the civil service, have created a stressful work environment. "Our
- [Lithium-Ion Batteries](https://rhpns.ca/lithium-ion-batteries/) - Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Becomes Growing Concern Nova Scotia fire officials are urging residents and property owners to exercise caution when charging and storing lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, scooters, power tools and other devices. Improper charging, damaged batteries and the use of incompatible chargers have been linked to an increasing number of fires across Canada.
- [Shared Mobility Services](https://rhpns.ca/shared-mobility-services/) - Halifax Apartment Building Offers Car Rental as Resident Amenity A Halifax apartment building is offering residents access to an on-site car-sharing service as part of its amenity package, providing an alternative to vehicle ownership for those who only need occasional access to a car. The initiative reflects a growing trend among rental housing providers to
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-138/) - Major Development Proposals Signal Continued Strength in Halifax's Housing Market Several significant residential development proposals moving forward in Halifax highlight the continued strength of the region's housing market despite a more challenging environment nationally. Among the latest proposals is Monaghan Developments' planned residential tower on the former Mayflower Curling Club site, alongside other large-scale projects
- [Air Conditioning](https://rhpns.ca/air-conditioning/) - Mandatory Air Conditioning Could Increase Housing Costs Writing in the Financial Post, Garry Marr argues that requiring landlords to install air conditioning in rental housing could produce unintended consequences, including higher operating costs, increased rents and reduced investment in older buildings. While acknowledging the growing need to address extreme heat, the commentary suggests governments should
- [Halifax Water - NSRAB](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-nsrab/) - RHPNS Urges Regulatory Board to Closely Scrutinize Halifax Water Overspending Request Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS) has urged the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board to apply a rigorous review to Halifax Water's request to exceed the approved budget for Phase 2 of the Sullivan's Pond Storm Sewer Replacement project. While recognizing the importance
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-65/) - Halifax's Growth Ambitions Collide with Aging Infrastructure The Globe and Mail reports that Halifax's ambitions to become a larger defence and economic hub are increasingly constrained by aging infrastructure, housing shortages, and transportation challenges. As federal defence spending and population growth accelerate, the city faces mounting pressure to expand housing, utilities, and transportation networks to
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-137/) - New Regulations Support Housing Growth in Halifax Region The Nova Scotia government has introduced new regulations to strengthen infrastructure planning as the Halifax region continues to experience rapid population and housing growth. The changes are intended to improve coordination between municipalities, developers, and provincial departments, helping ensure that roads, water, wastewater, and other essential infrastructure
- [Voter Intentions](https://rhpns.ca/voter-intentions/) - Narrative Research Poll: NDP Leads Nova Scotia Voting Intentions According to a recent Narrative Research survey, the Nova Scotia NDP holds the province-wide lead in current voting intentions. If a provincial election were held today, 31% of eligible voters indicated they would support the NDP, while 28% remain undecided. The governing Progressive Conservatives received 20% support, followed by the Liberal Party
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-8/) - Halifax Housing Affordability Remains Below Historical Levels; More Supply Needed Housing affordability continued to improve across most major Canadian markets during the first quarter of 2026, according to RBC Economics. While lower mortgage rates and rising household incomes have modestly improved affordability in Halifax, homeownership costs and rents remain above historical norms. Compared with many
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-40/) - HRM Surplus Land Pilot Produces One Affordable Housing Project So Far Halifax's pilot program to make surplus municipal land available for affordable housing has resulted in one approved development from the four properties initially offered. Municipal officials say the program remains a valuable tool for reducing land costs for non-profit housing providers, but the limited uptake highlights
- [Chender Misleads on Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/chender-misleads-on-rent-control/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2026 Chender Misleads on Rent Control Halifax — Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender is making false and misleading statements about the impact of rent control. On Monday, June 15, 2026, Chender spoke on CityNews 95.7, asserting that jurisdictions with rent control are seeing rents stabilize or decline and that such
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/hosuing-affordability/) - Nova Scotia’s Housing Affordability Challenges Persist Despite Increased Construction CBC reports that while apartment construction activity in Nova Scotia has increased significantly in recent years, affordability remains a major concern for both renters and housing providers. The article notes that strong population growth, rising development costs, higher interest rates, taxes, utilities, insurance, and labour costs
- [Government Housing Policy](https://rhpns.ca/government-housing-policy/) - Special Planning Areas Continue to Generate Debate CBC reports that Nova Scotia's Special Planning Areas continue to generate discussion among municipal leaders, planners, and housing advocates. The provincially designated areas were created to accelerate housing development by streamlining planning approvals and increasing housing supply. Supporters argue the approach helps address housing shortages by reducing approval
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-136/) - Wolfville Growth Spurs New Housing and Development Activity SaltWire reports that rapid population growth in Wolfville is driving increased residential construction and development activity. Municipal officials note that housing demand has accelerated in recent years due to population growth, student demand, and regional economic expansion. The article highlights how smaller Nova Scotia communities are increasingly
- [Development Charges](https://rhpns.ca/development-charges/) - CMHC Says Lower Development Charges Alone Won’t Solve Housing Affordability Western Investor reports that a new CMHC analysis concludes that reducing or eliminating development charges alone is unlikely to resolve Canada’s housing affordability challenges. While lower fees can improve project economics and encourage housing construction, CMHC notes that affordability is influenced by a broader range
- [Mortages](https://rhpns.ca/mortages/) - Canadian Mortgage Arrears Approach Decade High Better Dwelling reports that Canadian banks now hold the lowest share of outstanding mortgages since 2020 while mortgage arrears continue to rise toward decade-high levels. The article suggests growing financial pressure among some borrowers as higher interest rates and housing costs continue to affect household finances. [Read Articles]
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-135/) - New Bedford Residential Development Planned Near Mount Saint Vincent University SaltWire reports that a new residential neighbourhood, known as Seton Ridge, is proposed along the Bedford Highway near Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. The development is expected to include a mix of housing types and forms part of continued residential growth in the Bedford
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-51/) - Rent Control Does Not Always Prevent Significant Rent Increases The Globe and Mail reports that rent control protections may not fully shield tenants from significant rent increases, particularly when units turn over between tenancies or exemptions apply. The article highlights differences in provincial rent control systems and emphasizes the importance of tenants understanding local rules,
- [Capped Assessment Program](https://rhpns.ca/capped-assessment-program-2/) - OP: Nova Scotia’s Property Tax Cap Criticized as Unfair to New Homebuyers Opinion – A Chronicle Herald contributor argues that Nova Scotia’s Capped Assessment Program (CAP) creates inequities by limiting annual property tax assessment increases for existing homeowners while shifting a greater tax burden onto newer buyers and recently purchased properties. The opinion piece contends
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-134/) - Clayton Park West development to include long-awaited road connection A new development in Clayton Park West will include a long-anticipated road connection aimed at improving traffic flow and supporting further residential growth in the area. From a multi-unit residential perspective, the project highlights the importance of infrastructure coordination in unlocking new housing supply and supporting
- [Lithium Ion Battery](https://rhpns.ca/lithium-ion-battery/) - Thermal monitoring technology emerges to address lithium-ion battery fire risks A new focus is emerging on thermal monitoring systems designed to detect and prevent lithium-ion battery fires in devices such as electric vehicles, e-bikes, and power tools. These systems track temperature changes and can provide early warnings or trigger shutdowns before overheating leads to combustion.
- [Mortgages](https://rhpns.ca/mortgages-6/) - Higher-value mortgages seeing increased default rates New analysis suggests higher-income borrowers with larger mortgages are defaulting at higher rates than those with smaller loans, reflecting pressure from rising interest costs and elevated debt levels. From a housing market perspective, the trend highlights how financial strain is extending beyond traditionally vulnerable borrowers, with potential implications for
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-50/) - Rent Control: Helps Now, Hurts Later? This video explores how rent regulation can reduce mobility, tighten availability, and shift pressure onto those trying to enter the rental market. Drawing on research and international examples, the film outlines how rising operating costs and limited supply complicate policy outcomes. The key takeaway is that while rent control
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-64/) - Halifax mayor outlines priorities for accelerating housing development Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore has outlined priorities focused on accelerating housing development, including streamlining approvals and increasing supply. From a multi-unit residential perspective, the priorities reflect continued municipal emphasis on addressing housing shortages through faster development timelines and policy alignment. [Read Media Release]
- [Public Housing](https://rhpns.ca/public-housing-4/) - Nova Scotia announces public housing development at Shannon Park The Province of Nova Scotia has announced a public housing project at Shannon Park, aimed at increasing affordable housing supply. The development is part of broader efforts to address housing shortages and support lower-income households. For the rental housing sector, the initiative represents continued government investment in
- [Cape Breton](https://rhpns.ca/cape-breton/) - Cape Breton landlord highlights challenges following severe unit damage “To be quite frank, it’s very rare that you would recoup your losses from those situations because the fact is that most people that are causing the problem can’t afford to pay it back,” - Kevin Russell, Executive Director Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia A Cape
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-133/) - Halifax drops requirement for affordable units in new developments Halifax has abandoned a proposed policy that would have required affordable housing units in new developments, citing feasibility and implementation challenges. The decision reflects ongoing tension between affordability goals and development viability. For the rental housing sector, the move may reduce regulatory burden on new projects
- [Fraud](https://rhpns.ca/fraud/) - Rising fraud levels reflect growing financial stress among consumers Equifax reports an increase in first-party fraud, where individuals misrepresent information to access credit, amid rising economic pressures. The trend suggests growing financial strain as households navigate higher costs and debt burdens. For the housing sector, increased financial stress may impact rent payments, credit quality, and
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-12/) - Spring Legislative Session Adjourned The Nova Scotia Spring legislative session concluded Thursday with no amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act regulations or program policies impacting rental housing. During the session, the NDP raised concerns regarding the enforcement of Residential Tenancies (RTO) orders, with further details outlined in Hansard: Truro Heights Rental Concerns. RHPNS has been invited
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-49/) - Rent control policies linked to job losses and reduced housing investment A Manitoba perspective suggests rent control policies may be contributing to reduced housing investment and job losses in the rental sector. Industry voices argue that tighter rent regulations can limit revenue growth, discouraging new development and maintenance spending. The potential economic impacts extend beyond
- [Construction](https://rhpns.ca/construction-5/) - Nova Scotia construction permits highlight shifting housing development trends Recent data on construction permits in Nova Scotia points to evolving development patterns, with varying levels of activity across regions and project types. The figures suggest continued interest in new housing projects, though timing and scale remain influenced by economic conditions and approval processes. For the
- [HRM Property Tax Rate Increase](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-property-tax-rate-increase/) - Halifax property tax increase approved despite public opposition Council had a choice: respond to thousands of residents struggling with rising costs, or proceed with significant spending and tax increases—and chose the latter. In a decisive 14–3 vote, HRM Council approved the budget despite widespread public opposition, raising serious concerns about affordability and fiscal accountability. The
- [Bank of Canada - Interest Rates](https://rhpns.ca/bank-of-canada-interest-rates/) - Bank of Canada flags oil price shock as concern in rate deliberations The Bank of Canada has identified rising oil prices as a potential risk factor influencing future interest rate decisions. Higher energy costs could drive inflation upward, limiting the central bank’s flexibility to reduce rates. For the housing sector, sustained or elevated borrowing costs
- [Pets](https://rhpns.ca/pets/) - Quebec ruling raises questions about enforceability of no-pet clauses A recent ruling in Quebec has called into question the enforceability of no-pet clauses in rental agreements, signalling potential changes in how such provisions are applied. The decision highlights the balance between tenant rights and landlord controls over property use. For housing providers, the ruling may
- [Stop the Property Tax Hike](https://rhpns.ca/stop-the-property-tax-hike-3/) - HALIFAX, NS – In less than two months, support for the Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign has jumped from 1,100 to 6,053. Campaign data shows that residents and businesses across the entire Halifax Regional Municipality have signed on. “This isn’t one neighbourhood speaking up,” said Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Rental Housing Providers of
- [Stop the Property Tax Hike](https://rhpns.ca/stop-the-property-tax-hike-2/) - Call to action urges Halifax residents to oppose Forum spending and tax pressures Numbers don't vote. People do. And Council needs to be reminded of that – loudly. Right now, a $126 million Halifax Forum rebuild is being treated like a feel-good project inside City Hall. But outside those walls, people are cutting back, stretching
- [HRM Property Tax Increase](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-property-tax-increase/) - Halifax mayor questions effectiveness of efforts to limit budget increases Halifax’s mayor has indicated uncertainty over whether recent efforts to control budget growth were successful, as cost pressures continue to drive spending decisions. The comments come ahead of final budget approval, with ongoing concerns about affordability and rising taxes. For the rental housing sector, municipal
- [6000+ Residents from 16/16 Districts Urging Halifax Regional Council to Stop the Tax Hike](https://rhpns.ca/6000-residents-from-16-16-districts-urging-halifax-regional-council-to-stop-the-tax-hike/) - In less than two months, support for the Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign has jumped from 1,100 to 6,053. Campaign data shows that residents and businesses across the entire Halifax Regional Municipality have signed on.
- [Construction](https://rhpns.ca/construction-4/) - Halifax construction slowdown drives decline in Nova Scotia building investment Nova Scotia building construction investment declined 1.0% in January 2026, led by a 5.1% drop in Halifax, while activity outside the city increased. Residential construction fell 2.0%, with a notable 6.5% decline in Halifax driven primarily by reduced multi-unit development. Year-over-year, residential investment is down
- [Nova Scotia Population](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-population-2/) - Nova Scotia population declines for second consecutive quarter as non-permanent resident losses accelerate Nova Scotia’s population declined by 1,783 (-0.16%) in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 1,090,074, marking a second consecutive quarterly decrease and the first sustained decline since 2015. The contraction was driven primarily by a sharp reduction in non-permanent residents, with 2,939
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-132/) - Halifax Approves Major Housing Development at Mic Mac Mall Site CBC reports that Halifax Regional Council has approved plans to redevelop portions of the Mic Mac Mall parking lots into thousands of new housing units. The project represents a significant intensification effort and reflects ongoing municipal efforts to increase housing supply through large-scale redevelopment of
- [Mortgages](https://rhpns.ca/mortgages-5/) - Rising Mortgage Delinquencies Raise Concerns About Household Financial Stress Better Dwelling reports that Canadian mortgage delinquencies are rising at a pace that analysts say resembles early warning signs seen before past housing downturns in the United States. Higher interest rates and stretched household finances are contributing to the increase. While delinquency levels remain relatively low
- [Condos](https://rhpns.ca/condos/) - Canada’s Banking Regulator Warns Lenders on Condo Appraisal Practices Canada’s banking regulator has warned major lenders to strengthen oversight of condominium appraisal practices, amid concerns about valuation accuracy in certain markets. The regulator highlighted potential risks tied to project financing and market conditions in the condominium sector. Increased scrutiny could influence lending standards and financing
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-63/) - Rental Price Pressures Shift East as Halifax Rents Approach Toronto Levels Better Dwelling reports that rental price growth is increasingly shifting toward smaller Canadian markets, with Halifax rents rising rapidly and narrowing the gap with larger urban centres such as Toronto. Strong population growth, limited rental supply, and elevated housing costs are contributing to the
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-62/) - Nova Scotia Expands Authority to Intervene in Halifax Housing Decisions CBC reports that Nova Scotia will extend and expand its authority to intervene in Halifax housing-related decisions. The move reinforces the province’s role in accelerating housing supply and addressing development delays. For multi-unit residential stakeholders, expanded provincial oversight may influence municipal planning timelines, approvals, and
- [Tax Cap](https://rhpns.ca/tax-cap/) - Nova Scotia’s Capped Assessment Program Shifting Property Tax Burden to Renters New analysis from Turner Drake & Partners examines the impact of Nova Scotia’s Capped Assessment Program (CAP), concluding that the system increasingly shifts municipal property tax burdens from homeowners onto rental housing and other uncapped properties. While the CAP limits annual assessment increases for most owner-occupied
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-61/) - Nova Scotia Expands Authority to Intervene in Halifax Housing Decisions CBC reports that Nova Scotia will extend and expand its authority to intervene in Halifax housing-related decisions. The move reinforces the province’s role in accelerating housing supply and addressing development delays. For multi-unit residential stakeholders, expanded provincial oversight may influence municipal planning timelines, approvals, and
- [Nova Scotia Budget 2026-27](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-budget-2026-27-2/) - Nova Scotia Budget 2026–27: Deficit Narrows Slightly, Housing and Health Spending Continue Amid Fiscal Restraint Nova Scotia’s 2026–27 Budget projects a $1.24 billion deficit, slightly improved from the current year but higher than originally forecast due to increased expenditures. The deficit is expected to gradually decline to $809.5 million by 2029–30. Government revenues are projected
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-131/) - Province Will Not Extend Freeze on Halifax Development Charges The Nova Scotia government has confirmed it will not extend the freeze on Halifax development charges, allowing municipal fees on new construction to resume. Development charges are levied to help fund infrastructure associated with growth, but they also add to upfront project costs. For multi-unit residential
- [Nova Scotia Budget 2026-27](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-budget-2026-27/) - Credit Agency Analysis Suggests Nova Scotia’s True Fiscal Pressure May Be Larger Than the Headline Deficit Credit-rating agency Morningstar DBRS says Nova Scotia’s latest budget reflects rising fiscal pressure, with debt growth and capital spending pushing overall financial exposure beyond the headline deficit figure. Morningstar DBRS says Nova Scotia’s 2026–27 budget continues large multiyear investments
- [Canadian Rental Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-rental-market/) - Canadian Rental Market Faces Mixed Conditions in 2026 Storeys reports that Canada’s rental market is entering 2026 with mixed signals, including increased supply in some urban centres alongside persistent affordability pressures. While new completions may ease vacancy rates in select markets, construction costs and financing conditions continue to constrain future development pipelines. For rental housing
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-29/) - THE STOP THE PROPERTY TAX HIKE CAMPAIGN IS MAKING AN IMPACT AT CITY HALL The Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign is clearly resonating — and it is being felt at the Halifax Regional Municipality Budget Committee. A tense exchange unfolded as Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS), responded to
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-11/) - Nova Scotia Legislature – Spring Session The Nova Scotia Legislature spring session opens Monday, February 23. with the tabling of the 2026/27 Budget against an projected $1.4 billon deficit. The government have already publicly communicated program cuts and a reduction in staffing levels are expected..
- [CBRM](https://rhpns.ca/cbrm-3/) - CBRM Residents Voice Frustration Over Property Assessment Increases Residents in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality are expressing concern over rising property assessments, citing affordability impacts and potential tax increases. Higher assessments can translate into increased municipal tax burdens, which are a significant component of operating costs for rental housing providers. For multi-unit property owners, sustained
- [CBRM](https://rhpns.ca/cbrm-2/) - Faculty Raise Concerns Over CBU Housing Plan Amid Residence Vacancies Faculty at Cape Breton University are questioning the institution’s housing strategy as residence vacancies emerge, raising concerns about financial sustainability and enrollment assumptions. The university had expanded housing capacity in response to surging international student demand, but recent federal immigration and study permit changes have
- [Stop The Property Tax Hike](https://rhpns.ca/stop-the-property-tax-hike/) - RHPNS Appears Before HRM Budget Committee On Wednesday, November 10, RHPNS Director Ursula Eckoldt and Executive Director Kevin Russell addressed the HRM Budget Committee regarding the proposed 10.9% property tax increase. As with previous budget discussions, there was limited indication from the majority of Councillors that meaningful spending reductions or staffing adjustments would be pursued
- [Enforce existing laws, instead of creating more bureaucracy](https://rhpns.ca/enforce-existing-laws-instead-of-creating-more-bureaucracy/) - Safe, secure housing for everyone is a shared expectation. Nobody would argue otherwise. But what is the best way to get there?
- [Hundreds sign up in campaign to stop Halifax’s property tax hike ](https://rhpns.ca/hundreds-sign-up-in-campaign-to-stop-halifaxs-property-tax-hike/) - HALIFAX – More than 600 people have signed up to a campaign opposing Halifax’s proposed 10.9% property tax increase.
- [Rental property sell-off puts affordable housing at risk](https://rhpns.ca/rental-property-sell-off-puts-affordable-housing-at-risk/) - Thousands of Nova Scotians could lose their rental homes as small landlords are preparing to sell their properties.
- [Fear campaigns puts housing solutions at risk](https://rhpns.ca/fear-campaigns-puts-housing-solutions-at-risk/) - False claims from activists about the impact of Nova Scotia returning to a highly regulated, market-based system of setting rents are putting housing solutions at risk.
- [Five ideas to improve housing affordability & long-term tenancy](https://rhpns.ca/five-ideas-to-improve-housing-affordability-long-term-tenancy/) - Regardless of who wins the next election, Nova Scotia rental property owners are hoping for positive action to improve the availability of affordable housing for Nova Scotians.
- [FP AD Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/fp-ad-media-release/) - Nova Scotia investment property owners are speaking out against notices of unfair rental increases being sent out to tenants.
- [HRM Tax Release](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-tax-release/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposal to increase residential and commercial property taxes by 5.9% will be one more blow against rental housing providers, especially small business owner/operators.
- [Increased Insurance Rates](https://rhpns.ca/increased-insurance-rates/) - Nova Scotia investment rental property owners under attack from politicians and activist groups are now facing their best financed opponent yet: insurance companies.
- [Media Release NDP 08/09/21](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-ndp-08-09-21/) - Gary Burrill and the NDP suggesting that investment property owners aren’t “real people” is inflammatory and divisive.
- [Media Release Rent Control August 12](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-rent-control-august-12/) - NDP Leader Gary Burrill is not telling the truth about the impact of rent control across Canada, said Kevin Russell, executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS).
- [Rent Increase Misinformation](https://rhpns.ca/rent-increase-misinformation/) - Nova Scotia’s NDP continues to make things up in its misinformation campaign against more than 5,000 small- and medium-sized landlords in the province.
- [Response to Rent Control Extendson](https://rhpns.ca/response-to-rent-control-extendson/) - Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, issued the following statement on today’s announcement from Premier Tim Houston and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr:
- [KEVIN RUSSELL: Rent-control decree will drive out landlords — and tenants — in Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/kevin-russell-rent-control-decree-will-drive-out-landlords-and-tenants-in-nova-scotia/) - Many Nova Scotians who don’t own rental property might be asking themselves: why does it matter?
- [Statement on Nova Scotia Election Result](https://rhpns.ca/statement-on-nova-scotia-election-result/) - Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, issued the following statement about the Nova Scotia Election results:
- [Bill 62 - Law Amendments](https://rhpns.ca/bill-62-law-amendments/) - Remarks on Bill 62 Law Amendments Committee November 1, 2021
- [Bill 30 - Law Amendments](https://rhpns.ca/bill-30-law-amendments/) - Because there are some new members to this Committee and to the Legislature, before I speak to Bill 30, I would like to share some background about IPOANS – the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia
- [New Year, Same Problems for Rental Housing Providers As Costs Continue to Skyrocket](https://rhpns.ca/new-year-same-problems-for-rental-housing-providers-as-costs-continue-to-skyrocket/) - The New Year continues to bring more of the same for Nova Scotia’s rental housing providers. Natural gas rates are going up by 43 per cent on January 31.
- [Apartment tax assessments skyrocket as Halifax prepares to raise taxes](https://rhpns.ca/apartment-tax-assessments-skyrocket-as-halifax-prepares-to-raise-taxes/) - Over the last eight years, the value of apartment tax assessments has jumped 66 per cent, more than any other sector in the province.
- [Better enforcement of tenant/landlord law needed from Nova Scotia government](https://rhpns.ca/better-enforcement-of-tenant-landlord-law-needed-from-nova-scotia-government/) - Laws that are supposed to protect property owners and tenants from abuse need better enforcement from the Nova Scotia government.
- [Investment property owners believe rent control is here to stay](https://rhpns.ca/investment-property-owners-believe-rent-control-is-here-to-stay/) - More than 90% of investment property owners don’t believe the government’s promise that the 2% rent cap will be lifted at the end of 2023.
- [Commentary: Nova Scotia already has a law to protest tenants when renovations occur](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-already-has-a-law-to-protest-tenants-when-renovations-occur/) - What’s missing is enforcement and support for tenants By Kevin Russell
- [Rental housing providers crushed by inflation need emergency help](https://rhpns.ca/rental-housing-providers-crushed-by-inflation-need-emergency-help/) - New inflation figures from Statistics Canada are the latest sign that rental housing providers need immediate emergency help from the Nova Scotia government.
- [Rental housing providers crushed by inflation need emergency help](https://rhpns.ca/rental-housing-providers-crushed-by-inflation-need-emergency-help-2/) - New inflation figures from Statistics Canada are the latest sign that rental housing providers need immediate emergency help from the Nova Scotia government.
- [Nova Scotia rent cap continues to pound small rental housing providers](https://rhpns.ca/new-inflation-numbers-released-today-by-statistics-canada-reflect-the-financial-distress-for-many-of-nova-scotias-5000-small-rental-housing-providers/) - New inflation numbers released today by Statistics Canada reflect the financial distress for many of Nova Scotia’s 5,000 small rental housing providers.
- [Higher inflation continues to pound away at private sector rental housing providers](https://rhpns.ca/higher-inflation-continues-to-pound-away-at-private-sector-rental-housing-providers/) - Private sector rental housing providers are calling on the Nova Scotia government for emergency help as new inflation numbers continue to highlight an industry in crisis.
- [Rent cap continues to make housing crisis worse](https://rhpns.ca/rent-cap-continues-to-make-housing-crisis-worse/) - A new survey by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) is showing that the Nova Scotia government’s rent cap is making the province’s housing crisis worse.
- [Energy Release](https://rhpns.ca/energy-release/) - With massive power rate increases looming and oil and gas prices going through the roof as winter approaches, smaller rental housing providers need emergency financial help from the government to stay open.
- [July Inflation Release](https://rhpns.ca/july-inflation-release/) - Private sector rental housing providers are calling on the Nova Scotia government for emergency help as new inflation numbers continue to highlight an industry in crisis.
- [Inflation Release: Nova Scotia rent cap continues to pound small rental housing providers](https://rhpns.ca/inflation-release/) - New inflation numbers released today by Statistics Canada reflect the financial distress for many of Nova Scotia’s 5,000 small rental housing providers.
- [HRM Tax Hike November 2022](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-tax-hike-november-2022/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed 8% tax hike for its upcoming budget will make the city’s housing crisis worse, said Kevin Russell, Executive Director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia.
- [Some cuts may be needed to lower Halifax tax increase](https://rhpns.ca/some-cuts-may-be-needed-to-lower-halifax-tax-increase/) - Halifax councillors send budget back to staff with goal of 4% instead of 8% increase to the average property tax bill.
- [Landlords Worry Rent Cap, Heating Costs Will Drive Mass Rental Unit Sell-Off](https://rhpns.ca/landlords-worry-rent-cap-heating-costs-will-drive-mass-rental-unit-sell-off/) - The subject of home heating costs has ignited across Canada as winter creeps around the corner, and the federal carbon tax soon to take effect in various provinces. It’s also an issue top of mind for Halifax landlords.
- [Has The Rental Crisis Hit Rock Bottom?](https://rhpns.ca/has-the-rental-crisis-hit-rock-bottom/) - The Saturday Huddle is a weekly column that features opinion, analysis, and reflections on Huddle stories, podcasts, and business news in the region. Derek Montague is a Huddle reporter based in Halifax.
- [Tenants' rights advocates, landlords speak out on decision to let rent caps expire](https://rhpns.ca/tenants-rights-advocates-landlords-speak-out-on-decision-to-let-rent-caps-expire/) - An amendment to the Residential Tenancy Act would not extend the cap past the end of the year.
- [HRM Tax Hike](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-tax-hike/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed 8% tax hike for its upcoming budget will make the city’s housing crisis worse, said Kevin Russell, Executive Director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia.
- [Tough choices ahead: HRM council prepares to grapple with budget](https://rhpns.ca/tough-choices-ahead-hrm-council-prepares-to-grapple-with-budget/) - In his final appearance before council after announcing his resignation in the spring, Halifax's outgoing Chief Administrative Officer Jacques Dubé delivered a warning to elected officials about the tough choices they'll have to make in the not too distant future.
- [8 per cent property tax increase recommended for HRM](https://rhpns.ca/8-per-cent-property-tax-increase-recommended-for-hrm/) - City staff are recommending an eight per cent increase for residential and commercial property taxes for next year.
- [Rent cap will expire this year, no extension, minister says](https://rhpns.ca/rent-cap-will-expire-this-year-no-extension-minister-says/) - New Brunswick is not extending the rent cap it brought in this year to protect tenants against soaring increases.
- [5 major Canadian housing REITs launch ForAffordable.ca](https://rhpns.ca/5-major-canadian-housing-reits-launch-foraffordable-ca/) - In the face of a federal government plan to re-examine the tax treatment of real estate investment trusts (REITs), and economic conditions which make it increasingly challenging to build affordable housing in major urban markets, five of Canada’s largest residential owners/operators have launched ForAffordable.ca.
- [Tenant worried about future as New Dawn sells affordable housing units in Sydney](https://rhpns.ca/tenant-worried-about-future-as-new-dawn-sells-affordable-housing-units-in-sydney/) - Meaghan Morrison is worried about the future of affordable housing in Sydney, N.S., after finding out the social welfare agency that owns her apartment building is selling the property.
- [P.E.I. landlords' group says 0% rent cap for 2023 will force some to sell units](https://rhpns.ca/p-e-i-landlords-group-says-0-rent-cap-for-2023-will-force-some-to-sell-units/) - A bill to set rental increases for 2023 at zero per cent across the province passed in the P.E.I. Legislature on Wednesday.
- [Supreme Court rules on property rights in win for land developers](https://rhpns.ca/the-globe-and-mail-supreme-court-rules-on-property-rights-in-win-for-land-developers-2/) - The Supreme Court of Canada has given developers and property owners a major victory, making it easier for them to sue governments over regulations that remove all reasonable uses of their lands.
- [Landlord registry a $1 million gimmick that will worsen housing crisis](https://rhpns.ca/landlord-registry-a-1-million-gimmick-that-will-worsen-housing-crisis/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed landlord registry will do nothing to solve the housing crisis and further punishes rental housing providers who must be part of the solution.
- [Halifax Regional Council slams the door on public input on $1.2 million landlord registry](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-regional-council-slams-the-door-on-public-input-on-1-2-million-landlord-registry/) - Despite Halifax Regional Municipality staff telling Mayor Mike Savage, “We haven’t spoken with landlords recently,” Halifax Regional Council overwhelmingly rejected holding a public hearing on its proposed $1.2 million landlord registry.
- [Landlord Registry a $1 Million Gimmick What Will Worsen Housing Crisis](https://rhpns.ca/landlord-registry-a-1-million-gimmick-what-will-worsen-housing-crisis/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed landlord registry will do nothing to solve the housing crisis and further punishes rental housing providers who must be part of the solution.
- [Rental Housing Providers Continue to be Ignored by Houston Government](https://rhpns.ca/rental-housing-providers-continue-to-be-ignored-by-houston-government-2/) - Today’s cost of living announcement by Premier Tim Houston continues to ignore small rental housing providers who are struggling with the double-whammy of a 2% rent cap and skyrocketing energy costs.
- [Rental housing providers continue to be ignored by Houston government](https://rhpns.ca/rental-housing-providers-continue-to-be-ignored-by-houston-government/) - Today’s cost of living announcement by Premier Tim Houston continues to ignore small rental housing providers who are struggling with the double-whammy of a 2% rent cap and skyrocketing energy costs.
- [Landlord registry a $1 million gimmick that will worsen housing crisis](https://rhpns.ca/landlord-registry-a-1-million-gimmick-that-will-worsen-housing-crisis-2/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed landlord registry will do nothing to solve the housing crisis and further punishes rental housing providers who must be part of the solution.
- [Halifax Regional Council slams the door on public input on $1.2 million landlord registry](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-regional-council-slams-the-door-on-public-input-on-1-2-million-landlord-registry-2/) - Link to resource: 5 major Canadian housing REITs launch ForAffordable.ca Topics: Media Releases
- [Survey says: Rent cap forcing out rental property owners](https://rhpns.ca/survey-says-rent-cap-forcing-out-rental-property-owners/) - The Nova Scotia government’s rent cap is the number one reason property owners are selling their rental units.
- [Low number of “renovictions” in 2022-2023](https://rhpns.ca/low-number-of-renovictions-in-2022-2023/) - The actual number of approved renovictions in Nova Scotia is actually very low, according to the Nova Scotia government’s own data.
- [Home Sharing Release](https://rhpns.ca/home-sharing-release/) - The Nova Scotia government’s new province-wide Home Sharing Program raises significant concerns and could create a whole new series of additional problems as the province faces the affordable housing crisis.
- [Broken residential tenancies system forces out another small rental housing provider](https://rhpns.ca/broken-residential-tenancies-system-forces-out-another-small-rental-housing-provider/) - Nova Scotia’s chronic failure to fix its residential tenancies system is forcing out another small rental housing provider.
- [Survey says: Rent cap forcing out rental property owners](https://rhpns.ca/survey-says-rent-cap-forcing-out-rental-property-owners-2/) - The Nova Scotia government’s rent cap is the number one reason property owners are selling their rental units.
- [Current housing crisis worse because of 2% rent cap](https://rhpns.ca/current-housing-crisis-worse-because-of-2-rent-cap-2/) - It is not surprising that more of our most vulnerable people are having trouble finding a place to live in Nova Scotia.
- [Bill 350 – Another Bad Housing idea by the NDP](https://rhpns.ca/bill-350-another-bad-housing-idea-by-the-ndp/) - The latest bad idea is Bill 350 that would make no pet policies in apartment buildings illegal. Service animals for tenants are already protected by the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act.
- [Compliance and Enforcement Unit Decision](https://rhpns.ca/compliance-and-enforcement-unit-decision/) - Lack of government action on compliance and enforcement makes housing crisis worse.
- [NDP Ideas Will Increase Homelessness, Worsen Housing Crisis](https://rhpns.ca/ndp-ideas-will-increase-homelessness-worsen-housing-crisis/) - Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) Executive Director Kevin Russell noted the failure of the NDP’s rent control policies adopted by the previous Liberal government and extended under the current PC government.
- [Home Sharing Program raises many questions](https://rhpns.ca/home-sharing-program-raises-many-questions/) - The Nova Scotia government’s new province-wide Home Sharing Program raises significant concerns and could create a whole new series of additional problems as the province faces the affordable housing crisis.
- [New survey shows fixed term leases support affordable rental housing](https://rhpns.ca/new-survey-shows-fixed-term-leases-support-affordable-rental-housing/) - The majority of fixed term leases go to first-time renters accessing rental housing in Nova Scotia.
- [Fixed Term Leases Provide Emergency Housing](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-provide-emergency-housing/) - Fixed term leases vital to providing emergency housing for unhoused.
- [FTL Survey Results](https://rhpns.ca/ftl-survey-results/) - A new survey of rental housing providers by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) is highlighting the importance of keeping fixed term leases.
- [Prime Minister’s renter rights](https://rhpns.ca/prime-ministers-renter-rights/) - The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) noted that the province’s housing crisis has become worse thanks to bad government policy decisions like rent control, taxes and lack of enforcement for residential tenancies.
- [Halifax’s tax increase will make housing more expensive and worsen housing crisis](https://rhpns.ca/halifaxs-tax-increase-will-make-housing-more-expensive-and-worsen-housing-crisis/) - Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed 9.7% tax increase will add costs to delivering housing and make the city’s housing crisis worse.
- [Bill 467 Rent Cap Release](https://rhpns.ca/bill-467-rent-cap-release/) - HALIFAX – Nova Scotia renters will continue to pay more with the Nova Scotia government’s decision to extend rent control through the end of 2027.
- [Capital Gains Tax](https://rhpns.ca/capital-gains-tax-3/) - Federal capital gains tax changes put housing for 3,000 Nova Scotia households at risk.
- [Chender False Claims](https://rhpns.ca/chender-false-claims/) - HALIFAX – NDP Leader Claudia Chender claims in last Thursday’s televised debate that rents in Nova Scotia have gone up 70% are false.
- [Law Breaking Rental Housing Providers & Tenants](https://rhpns.ca/law-breaking-rental-housing-providers-tenants/) - Anybody who provides or lives in rental housing has a responsibility to follow the law, said Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Rental Housing Providers-Nova Scotia (RHPNS).
- [Taking the fight for property rights to the Supreme Court](https://rhpns.ca/taking-the-fight-for-property-rights-to-the-supreme-court/) - The Investment Property Owners Association (IPOANS) is supporting an appeal of a recent Small Claims Court decision that rolls back property rights.
- [Bill 467 Law Amendments Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act](https://rhpns.ca/bill-467-law-amendments-interim-residential-rental-increase-cap-act-2/) - Before rent control was introduced in 2020, Nova Scotia experienced lower rent increases than Canadian jurisdictions like Ontario and BC that had rent control. Since rent control was introduced in Nova Scotia, rents have skyrocketed on newly built units, driving up the overall rental costs.
- [Chender NDP uses false and misleading rental info](https://rhpns.ca/chender-ndp-uses-false-and-misleading-rental-info/) - HALIFAX – NDP Leader Claudia Chender claims in last Thursday’s televised debate that rents in Nova Scotia have gone up 70% are false.
- [URB Fisher Lohr Release](https://rhpns.ca/urb-fisher-lohr-release/) - Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia is urging the Houston government to clean up a conflict of interest at the new Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (NSRAB).
- [Stop the Rate Hikes Campaign Update](https://rhpns.ca/stop-the-rate-hikes-campaign-update/) - A summer campaign opposing Halifax Water’s massive rate hike proposal has attracted more than 2,300 supporters and counting.
- [Campaign launched to stop Halifax Water’s 36.6% Hike](https://rhpns.ca/campaign-launched-to-stop-halifax-waters-36-6-hike/) - A new public campaign called Stop the Water Hike has been launched to mobilize Halifax Regional Municipality residents to oppose Halifax Water’s proposed 36.6% rate hike.
- [Four Years of Rent Control Makes Nova Scotia Housing Crisis Worse](https://rhpns.ca/four-years-of-rent-control-makes-nova-scotia-housing-crisis-worse/) - There is a misconception that limiting rent increases somehow improves access to housing and makes what housing is available more affordable. In fact, the opposite is true. Simply put, rent control makes owning rental housing unsustainable for many family managed operators.
- [Halifax Water Settlement Agreement](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-settlement-agreement/) - HALIFAX – Municipally owned Halifax Water has slammed the door on a compromise solution to bring down its 36.6% rate application going forward to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board.
- [Halifax Residents Want Council to Cut Programs to Limit Tax Increases](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-residents-want-council-to-cut-programs-to-limit-tax-increases/) - HALIFAX – Nearly three-quarters of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) residents want regional council to limit year-over-year property tax increases even if it means cutting services and programs, according to a new survey sponsored by Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS).
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-60/) - HRM releases draft 2026–27 operating and capital budget plans Halifax Regional Municipality has released its draft 2026–27 Budget and Business Plan along with the draft 2026–27 Capital Budget, outlining proposed operating priorities, capital investments, and funding assumptions for the upcoming fiscal year. From a multi-unit residential perspective, the draft documents provide early insight into potential
- [OPINION](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-17/) - When Two Months’ Rent Goes to City Hall What’s unfolding with the 2026 property value assessments, now compounded by a proposed 10.5% property tax rate increase, is not housing policy—its fiscal arson dressed up as governance. Take a single, ordinary rental apartment building in my management portfolio. Nothing speculative. Nothing luxurious. The average rent sits
- [Housing Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/housing-nova-scotia/) - Nova Scotia housing minister acknowledges rent pressures despite improving vacancy conditions The province’s housing minister says Nova Scotia still has more work to do to address rent prices, even as vacancy conditions have improved from the extreme lows seen in prior years. From a multi-unit residential lens, the message reflects a continuing policy tension: supply
- [Media Release - Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-nova-scotia-capped-assessment-program/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2026 New study shows Capped Assessment Program is driving up apartment rents HALIFAX – A new study says a provincial program is adding more than $500 a year to apartment rents. The study conducted by the Halifax office of Turner Drake and Partners (Turner Drake) was commissioned by Rental Housing
- [Property Assessments](https://rhpns.ca/property-assessments-4/) - Nova Scotia Property Assessments Top $206 Billion as Multi-Unit Growth Continues Nova Scotia’s 2026 assessment roll reached a record $206.3 billion, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase, with continued growth in apartments, condominiums, and other multi-unit residential properties driven largely by new construction across the province. Multi-unit growth is no longer concentrated solely in Halifax, with expansion occurring in regional
- [Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Borard](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-regulatory-and-appeals-borard/) - NSRAB approves Halifax Water rate increases averaging approximately 18% in 2026 The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved Halifax Water’s revised General Rate Increase, resulting in average water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases of approximately 18% in 2026—down from the utility’s original proposal of 36.6% but still representing significant rate shock for customers.
- [Media Release - Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-halifax-water/) - For Immediate Release December 24, 2025 Halifax Water’s 18.3% rate jolt is still too high Halifax - Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Executive Director Kevin Russell issued the following statement regarding the compliance filing submitted by Halifax Water to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board: “Instead of a 36% rate shock, Halifax Water is
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-10/) - RHPNS has filed a formal response to Halifax Water’s December 23 compliance filing with the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, arguing the proposed 18.3% rate increase remain excessive and inadequately justified. The submission raises concerns about affordability, water conservation impacts, and the decision to make rental housing providers automatic customers of Halifax Water, while urging
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-9/) - Halifax Water has submitted its compliance filing to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board following the Board’s decision on its General Rate Application (M12257). The filing outlines revised rate impacts for residential customers, updates to revenue requirements, and proposed amendments to regulations in response to the Board’s directives.The full submission provides detailed financial, regulatory,
- [CMHC Halifax Rental Market Report](https://rhpns.ca/cmhc-halifax-rental-market-report/) - Halifax Rental Market Summary CMHC’s Lead Economist for Halifax, Kelvin Ndoro, provides his summary and analysis of the 2025 Rental Market Report – Halifax, highlighting the forces shaping this year’s rental landscape. Vacancy has increased to 2.7%, yet remains below long-term averages; new construction continues, but losses in older stock are offsetting gains; and new
- [CMHC Rental Market Report](https://rhpns.ca/cmhc-rental-market-report/) - CMHC 2025 Rental Report CMHC’s newly released 2025 Rental Market Report highlights significant shifts in supply, demand, and affordability across Canada. Rising vacancy rates and increased rental completions point to some easing in overall market pressure, yet persistent affordability challenges remain a major concern.For the full report, click below:CMHC 2025 Rental Report
- [Halifax Fire](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-fire/) - Middle Sackville apartment fire among six recent smoking-related blazes A Middle Sackville apartment building was destroyed in a fire traced to improperly discarded smoking materials on an exterior balcony—one of six similar incidents in the region over three months. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency warns that exterior smoking-related fires are increasing in multi-unit buildings and
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-59/) - HRM Tax Cap – Staff Report MotionMotion introduced by Councillor Janet Steele Halifax Regional Municipality Council held an extended debate on the impacts of the provincial Property Tax Cap after Councillor Janet Steele introduced a motion requesting a staff report on the issue. The discussion highlighted mounting concerns among councillors about the fairness and long-term
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-58/) - Halifax Housing Starts Surge to Second-Highest Level Ever Recorded New CMHC data shows Halifax posted its second-highest monthly housing starts on record in October 2025, signalling sustained construction momentum across the region. The city recorded 552 new housing starts, driven overwhelmingly by multi-unit apartment construction. Although completions dipped to 276 units, the number of homes
- [Build Canada](https://rhpns.ca/build-canada/) - Federal Housing Budget Cut by 56% Despite Ongoing Crisis, Analysis Finds New analysis shows the federal government has reduced its housing budget by 56% even as affordability pressures worsen nationwide. The Parliamentary Budget Officer reports that core funding for housing programs has been significantly scaled back, including major reductions to CMHC’s resources. Analysts warn that
- [HRM Budget](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-budget-2/) - ‘May have to lose my house’: Concern as Halifax considers double-digit property tax hike Halifax Regional Council is reviewing options to reduce a projected 10.5% average property-tax increase after residents warned they cannot absorb another major escalation in living costs. Councillors reported hearing from homeowners who fear they may have to sell, while renters could
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-130/) - Rising land costs hamper industrial development in Atlantic Canada Developers across Atlantic Canada report that rapidly escalating land prices are making industrial projects more difficult to advance. According to industry analysts, higher acquisition costs—combined with construction inflation and financing pressures—are narrowing project feasibility and slowing new supply. The trend is particularly acute in urban centres
- [HRM Budget](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-budget/) - HRM Budget Direction 2026–27 – Snapshot HRM’s draft Budget Direction projects an average 10.5% increase to the municipal tax bill for 2026–27. Rising compensation costs, reserve replenishment, inflationary pressures, and previously approved commitments are driving an overall $88.9M increase in required funding. Assessment growth accounts for roughly 4% of the increase, with the remaining 6.5% coming from the tax
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-129/) - Non-market housing to replace deteriorating St. Theresa’s building in Halifax Halifax’s aging St. Theresa’s building is slated for redevelopment into affordable, non-market housing. Community advocates have raised concerns for years about deteriorating conditions at the site, and the new plan aims to replace the structure with modern housing that prioritizes affordability and long-term stability. For
- [Household Debt](https://rhpns.ca/household-debt-3/) - Canadian Household Debt Surges — But It Wasn’t Driven by Mortgages Data from Statistics Canada show that household credit in Canada climbed by $14.8 billion (+0.5 %) in September to reach $3.14 trillion, its fastest monthly gain since 2021. Over the prior 12 months, debt rose 4.4 % (+$133.6 billion), more than double the pace
- [Time for housing solutions that work, not schemes that make things worse](https://rhpns.ca/time-for-housing-solutions-that-work-not-schemes-that-make-things-worse/) - As the Nova Scotia legislature resumes on September 5, we expect to hear a lot more talk about housing.
- [Rent Control Anniversary](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-anniversary/) - November 25 marks the 4th anniversary of the introduction of temporary rent control in Nova Scotia.
- [Porter Response: Nova Scotia Already Has a Law to Protect Tenants](https://rhpns.ca/porter-response-nova-scotia-already-has-a-law-to-protect-tenants/) - Jacqueline Porter’s latest submission to the Chronicle Herald leaves out a lot of relevant facts about the reality of rental housing in Nova Scotia.
- [University & College Students Finding it Hard to Find Places to Live](https://rhpns.ca/university-college-students-finding-it-hard-to-find-places-to-live/) - As university and college students look for a place to live in Nova Scotia, many are finding it next to impossible to find a place to live. None of this should be surprising, as private sector rental housing providers warned PC, Liberal and NDP politicians last fall what would happen with a multi-year rent cap.
- [OP Response to Alex Stratford, Saltwire](https://rhpns.ca/op-response-to-alex-stratford-saltwire/) - Alec Stratford’s recent submission has major flaws in his arguments on housing. Since he referenced the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS), we felt it important to correct his many incorrect statements.
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-power-6/) - The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved a rate increase for Nova Scotia Power of 14% over the next two years.
- [Politicians and Activists Attacking Rental Housing providers Not the Solution](https://rhpns.ca/politicians-and-activists-attacking-rental-housing-providers-not-the-solution/) - The only way we can solve the housing crisis in Nova Scotia is to work together. Unfortunately, many politicians and self-appointed activists attack the very people who are providing much of the housing in this province.
- [More talk won’t build the housing Nova Scotians need](https://rhpns.ca/more-talk-wont-build-the-housing-nova-scotians-need/) - A year ago, spurred by the work undertaken by the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission, the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) asked the longstanding economic analysis firm Gardner Pinfold to prepare a detailed report on Nova Scotia’s rental housing affordability.
- [It is false for politicians](https://rhpns.ca/it-is-false-for-politicians/) - It is false for politicians, activists or the media to describe fixed-term leases as a “loophole” – fixed-term leases are a legal tool to provide more flexibility and protection to house more people. Protection of existing tenants, protection of existing neighborhoods and protection of existing housing that is not free or even cheap to operate and maintain.
- [Kevin Russell Guest Column](https://rhpns.ca/kevin-russell-guest-column/) - IPOANS recommended the government consider creating a “Rent Bank” to help renters who are unable to pay their rent due to experiencing financing difficulties.
- [Bill 467 Law Amendments Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act](https://rhpns.ca/bill-467-law-amendments-interim-residential-rental-increase-cap-act/) - Before rent control was introduced in 2020, Nova Scotia experienced lower rent increases than Canadian jurisdictions like Ontario and BC that had rent control. Since rent control was introduced in Nova Scotia, rents have skyrocketed on newly built units, driving up the overall rental costs.
- [August 2022: Dear Editor](https://rhpns.ca/august-2022-dear-editor/) - Capping a rent increase at 2% eliminates any option for tenants and housing providers to work together to come up with an affordable housing solution
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing/) - Experts question rollout of federal housing funds According to a Canadian housing expert, although the money will make a difference in enabling lower rents on particular projects, it took a long time coming, and still doesn’t come close to matching the enormous dollar figures that federal politicians tout in the Liberals’ new national housing strategy:
- [AMANDA KNIGHT: Rent cap a vice-like trap for landlords in Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/amanda-knight-rent-cap-a-vice-like-trap-for-landlords-in-nova-scotia/) - Earlier this year, I decided to sell one of my multi-unit properties, as I can no longer afford to cover housing costs for my tenants.
- [KEVIN RUSSELL: Student housing crunch predictable, avoidable](https://rhpns.ca/kevin-russell-student-housing-crunch-predictable-avoidable/) - Politicians were warned a multi-year rent cap would force out small housing providers
- [Current housing crisis worse because of 2% rent cap](https://rhpns.ca/current-housing-crisis-worse-because-of-2-rent-cap/) - It is not surprising that more of our most vulnerable people are having trouble finding a place to live in Nova Scotia. This is a crisis made worse by politicians and activists that believe that rent control is a solution.
- [Remarks on Bill 262](https://rhpns.ca/remarks-on-bill-262/) - I recognize that it is not easy finding a balance – especially when the decisions that government makes will often attract criticism. As Executive Director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, it is an honour to represent responsible private sector rental housing providers.
- [KEVIN RUSSELL: The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved a rate increase for Nova Scotia Power of 14% over the next two years](https://rhpns.ca/kevin-russell-the-nova-scotia-utility-and-review-board-approved-a-rate-increase-for-nova-scotia-power-of-14-over-the-next-two-years/) - In its 203-page decision, the regulator said: "The board cannot simply disallow N.S. Power's reasonable costs to make rates more affordable. These principles ensure fair rates and the financial health of a utility so it can continue to invest in the system providing services to its customers… N.S. Power's costs must be reflected in the rates."
- [Construction](https://rhpns.ca/construction-3/) - Halifax building construction costs rise 3.4% year-over-year in Q3 2025 Statistics Canada reports that residential building construction prices in Halifax increased 3.4% between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, slightly above the national average of 3.3%. Among 15 major urban centres, the fastest growth was recorded in Regina, Québec City, and London, while Moncton and Toronto
- [Federal Budget](https://rhpns.ca/federal-budget/) - Housing Highlights from the 2025 Federal Budget Tabled November 4, 2025 The 2025 federal budget extends Ottawa’s housing-supply agenda, focusing on accelerating new builds, unlocking land, and providing low-cost project financing. Key points for multi-unit and rental housing providers:• Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) for apartment construction improves after-tax returns on new rental projects.• Apartment
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-57/) - HRM launches community engagement for first housing strategy The Halifax Regional Municipality has opened public consultation for its first‐ever Housing Strategy, inviting residents and community partners to complete a survey by November 30. The strategy will define HRM’s role in housing, assess existing affordable-housing programs, and set a framework aligned with federal and provincial investments.
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-28/) - Politicians and activists attacking rental housing providers are the problem, not the solution The only way we can solve the housing crisis in Nova Scotia is to work together. Unfortunately, many politicians and self-appointed activists attack the very people who are providing much of the housing in this province. Since 2020, bad policy after bad
- [NSRAB Halifax Water General Rate Increase Hearing](https://rhpns.ca/nsrab-halifax-water-general-rate-increase-hearing/) - Closing StatementNova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals BoardM12257 Kevin RussellExecutive DirectorRental Housing Providers Nova ScotiaOctober 28, 2025 On behalf of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, I would like to express my appreciation to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board for overseeing this process. We don’t intend to revisit every point discussed during this matter. The
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-128/) - Major redevelopment planned for Bible Hill’s Five Corners area CBC News reports that the Town of Truro and the Village of Bible Hill are collaborating on a mixed-use redevelopment project at the Five Corners intersection—an area long identified for revitalization and growth. The plan envisions new residential, commercial, and community spaces designed to strengthen the local housing mix and support small-business investment. Officials say
- [Cabinet Shuffle](https://rhpns.ca/cabinet-shuffle/) - Premier Houston announces cabinet changes, appoints new Minister of Housing Premier Tim Houston announced a series of cabinet changes aimed at advancing energy, resource development, and economic growth. Houston will personally assume the role of Minister of Energy, in addition to his existing portfolios, emphasizing his goal to make Nova Scotia an “energy superpower.” Among the key
- [Housing Supply](https://rhpns.ca/housing-supply/) - Unlocking housing supply—why scale really matters The CMHC’s Observer series argues that Canada’s housing sector remains dominated by small operators lacking scale to leverage efficiencies in modular construction and financing. Larger, integrated rental operators are better positioned to deliver supply quickly and at lower cost. The agency notes scaling up could be essential to meeting
- [Military Housing](https://rhpns.ca/military-housing/) - Military housing battles fatigue as private sector engagement eyed for renewal REMI Network reports that Canada’s military housing system is grappling with aging infrastructure, rising demand, and mounting repair costs, prompting renewed discussion of private sector participation in future redevelopment and maintenance programs. The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) manages over 11,000 homes nationwide, many
- [Nova Scotia Government](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-government-3/) - Nova Scotia municipalities receive infrastructure funding boost CBC reports that the Nova Scotia government is providing additional infrastructure funding to municipalities to support housing-related growth. The funds will help expand water, sewer, and transportation networks needed for residential development. The move aligns with ongoing efforts to accelerate new housing supply across the province. [Read Article]
- [Housing Market Trends](https://rhpns.ca/housing-market-trends-2/) - Small landlords weigh their future as demand softens ‘I was surprised at how fast things changed,’ said Kevin Russell, executive director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia.' The Globe and Mail reports that small landlords across Canada are reassessing their investments amid cooling rental demand in some regions and growing regulatory pressures. Many cite rising
- [Housing Market Trends](https://rhpns.ca/housing-market-trends/) - Charts show how Canada’s housing market is shifting The Globe and Mail’s latest housing market analysis highlights clear signs of cooling in several major cities, with sales volumes down and listings up across much of the country. While prices remain elevated, growth has slowed sharply compared with the previous year. The report’s charts show that
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-10/) - Private Member Bills – Why Your Voice Matters Private member bills rarely become law, especially under a majority government. However, they often signal how opposition parties would govern if elected. For that reason, it’s important to let bill authors know whether you agree or disagree with their proposals — your feedback is a vital part
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-9/) - Nova Scotia legislature ends fall session after eight days The Nova Scotia legislature wrapped up its fall sitting after just eight days, passing several bills including measures related to public safety, housing, and economic development. Critics called the short session a missed opportunity to address pressing affordability and housing issues. [Read Article]
- [Nova Scotia Government](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-government-2/) - Province takes new steps to unlock housing development in HRM The Nova Scotia government announced further action to accelerate housing construction in Halifax Regional Municipality, including regulatory changes and new incentives to increase land availability. The initiative supports the province’s ongoing effort to meet housing demand and strengthen the multi-unit development pipeline. [Read Media Release]
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-56/) - Mayor Warns HRM Approaching “Danger Zone” on Debt Mayor Filmore delivered a blunt warning during Council’s September 16 budget discussions, stressing that Halifax is entering a period of rapidly rising costs and historically high debt. Currently, HRM carries about $250 million in debt, with annual debt servicing at $50 million — roughly 5% of the
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/hansard-transcript/) - Hansard Transcripts Hansard Transcripts are the official report of what was said in the House of Assembly. Wednesday, October 2, 2025 Motion - FIXED-TERM LEASES: ABUSE – END MLAs, Lisa Lachance, NDP, Ian Rankin, Liberal, Brian Wong, PC debate an NDP Motion to end the use of fixed term leases here is a short summary: MLA
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-8/) - Social Insurance Numbers The Nova Scotia Government introduced new restrictions on private companies collecting and retaining social insurance numbers as part of their Bill 127 introduced September 23. When enacted: No person shall, in the course of commercial activities, request or collect an individual's Social Insurance Number. The legislation can be reviewed here: An Act
- [Halifax Water Rate Increase](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-rate-increase/) - RHPNS Opening Statement at NSRAB Hearing Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS) told the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board that Halifax Water’s proposed 36.6% rate hike will directly fuel rent increases, water poverty, and service disconnections. RHPNS stressed three main concerns: Rate Shock: Halifax Water’s own evidence shows the increase is 36.6%, not 34%. Settlement
- [Nova Scotia Government](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-government/) - Nova Scotia Commits Nearly $9M for Affordable Housing in Dartmouth CBC reports that the province is investing close to $9 million to support a new affordable housing development in Dartmouth. The funding will deliver additional below-market units to address rising demand. For apartment providers, this signals sustained government focus on subsidized housing delivery, which may
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-12/) - Ottawa Launches “Build Canada Homes” Federal Housing Entity Storeys reports the launch of a new federal vehicle aimed at accelerating housing delivery. For rental developers, the entity could streamline access to capital, land, and standardized delivery frameworks—potentially reducing soft-cost drag and entitlement risk. Watch for procurement rules (Canadian-content preferences), financing terms, and any rental-specific set-asides
- [HWC Water Rate Increase](https://rhpns.ca/hwc-water-rate-increase/) - Oland Brewery Threatens to Leave Nova Scotia Oland’s warning about exiting the province adds uncertainty to Nova Scotia’s employment base. For apartment owners, major employer shifts can ripple through rental demand, turnover, and concessions strategy—particularly in submarkets with concentrated exposure to a single industry. Monitoring local hiring and plant-level decisions is prudent for revenue forecasting.
- [Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-10/) - Nova Scotia Public Housing Tenants Caught in Fixed-Term Lease Disputes CBC reports that some tenants in Nova Scotia’s public housing system are raising concerns about fixed-term leases, which can create instability and uncertainty for low-income renters. For multi-unit providers, the issue highlights broader policy debates around tenant security of tenure versus landlord flexibility. Any reforms
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-39/) - Minister Signals Push on Public and Affordable Housing Construction Nova Scotia Public Works Minister Colton LeBlanc highlights efforts to accelerate public/affordable build. More non-market supply can relieve pressure at the lower end of the rental market, but timelines, cost inflation, and delivery capacity remain key execution risks for overall vacancy relief. [Read Article]
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-55/) - Halifax Mayor Under Investigation for Alleged Breach of Municipal Code of Conduct CBC reports that Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore is under investigation for allegedly breaching the municipal code of conduct. While details of the complaint have not been made public, the probe raises governance questions at a time when the city is grappling with housing
- [Public Housing](https://rhpns.ca/public-housing-3/) - Public Housing Waitlists and Rising Rent Pressures in Nova Scotia CBC reports that growing numbers of Nova Scotians are struggling to afford private market rents, with many facing long waits for public housing. The shortage of affordable units is intensifying pressure on both tenants and housing providers, particularly as more households are caught between unaffordable
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-power-5/) - Nova Scotia Power Reaches Settlement on General Rate Application Nova Scotia Power announced a settlement with customer groups on its upcoming general rate application. Details of the settlement, which will guide future rate adjustments, are set for regulatory review. For landlords and operators, rate outcomes directly affect operating costs in multi-unit buildings and tenant affordability.
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-127/) - Mature Roots, Rental Market Slowdown: Halifax Multifamily Developers Rise to Challenges A Real Estate News Exchange commentary by First National reports that Halifax’s multifamily rental market is showing signs of slowdown, with developers adapting to higher construction costs, increased supply, and shifting tenant demand. For landlords and operators, this means focusing on retention, targeted amenities,
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-54/) - Province rejects Halifax regional plan, cites wetland setbacks as barriers to housing The province declined HRM’s proposed regional plan updates, arguing environmental setback rules would impede housing delivery. For apartment developers, uncertainty around riparian/wetland buffers and approvals could delay new multi-unit supply until policy alignment is clarified. (CBC original link was inaccessible; this mirror summary
- [PEI](https://rhpns.ca/pei-2/) - MLA Calls for Major Changes to P.E.I.’s Residential Tenancy Act to Protect Landlords Progressive Conservative MLA Brad Trivers is proposing sweeping reforms to Prince Edward Island’s Residential Tenancy Act, arguing the current system favors tenants. His 45-page document calls for quicker dispute resolution through IRAC, an Office of Residential Tenancy Services, stronger rights for landlords
- [Parliamentary Budget Officer](https://rhpns.ca/parliamentary-budget-officer/) - PBO: Canada needs 690,000 more homes by 2035 beyond baseline build-out The Parliamentary Budget Officer projects 2.5M net units by 2035 at current trends, but estimates Canada needs +690,000 additional units (total 3.2M) to restore vacancies to long-run norms. Household formation is expected to fall below average through 2030 after 2024’s peak, easing—but not erasing—supply
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-25/) - Equifax: Delinquency Levels Stabilizing, But Financial Gaps Widen Equifax reports that while overall delinquency levels in Canada show signs of stabilizing, financial gaps between households are widening. Some segments remain at risk of payment stress despite stabilization. For apartment landlords, the data point to potential tenant credit challenges and the importance of proactive screening and
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-38/) - Accelerating Rental Supply: Encouraging Development While Safeguarding Tenants CMHC research stresses the need for substantial private-sector investment to address Canada’s rental housing shortage, warning that governments alone cannot meet demand. While some call for tighter rent controls, CMHC finds no firm evidence that private ownership leads to undue rent increases and notes rent control can
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-126/) - New Multi‑Unit Apartment Planned in Kentville to Be Kings County’s Tallest SaltWire reports that Enqore Developments is proposing a two-tower apartment complex called Ryan’s Park, to be built on the former Kings County Academy site in Kentville. The project would feature two nine-storey buildings with 172 units—approximately 60% one-bedroom and 40% two-bedroom—and will be the
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-24/) - Canada’s GDP Growth Lags OECD as Immigration-Led Strategy Stalls Better Dwelling reports that despite Canada’s record-high population growth, its GDP still trails the OECD average. Weak productivity and ballooning household debt are cited as core issues. For the multi-unit sector, this underscores that immigration-focused rental strategies may face headwinds unless backed by broader economic fundamentals.
- [Nova Scotia Transit Plan](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-transit-plan/) - Nova Scotia MLA Calls for Expanded Transit to Address Access and Affordability CBC reports that Liberal MLA Fred Tilley is urging the Nova Scotia government to expand regional transit options, including ferries and buses, to improve affordability and mobility for working residents. Improved public transit access would also benefit renters in lower-cost suburban or rural
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-16/) - Capreit CEO: Stop ‘Sin-Taxing’ Housing like Cigarettes Mark Kenney, CEO of CAPREIT, argues in an op-ed published via The Hill Times that housing is unfairly taxed at twice the rate of other sectors, which suppresses private investment in purpose-built rental developments. This “sin tax” structure, akin to cigarette taxation, disproportionately affects multi-unit housing affordability and
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-9/) - NSCC Opens New 200-Bed Student Residence in Dartmouth Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) has officially opened a new 200-bed student residence at its Akerley Campus in Dartmouth. The modern multi-unit facility aims to ease housing pressure for students and indirectly alleviate demand on Halifax’s tight rental market. As more purpose-built student housing comes online, pressure
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-37/) - Nova Scotians Will Pay High Price for Province’s ‘Affordable’ Public Housing, Fraser Institute Warns In a commentary for the Fraser Institute published July 28, Alex Whalen and Austin Thompson argue that publicly offered “affordable” housing in Nova Scotia may carry significant hidden costs—especially through higher taxes or debt burdens. For renters in public and non-profit
- [Planning](https://rhpns.ca/planning/) - Moncton's an Apartment Building Powerhouse. Why Isn't Halifax? Columnist John DeMont explores why Moncton has emerged as a national leader in apartment construction while Halifax lags behind. Moncton is now building nearly 2,000 apartment units per year, compared to about 250 annually in past decades, and twice as many per capita as Halifax. Developers cite
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-7/) - Nova Scotia’s First Land-for-Housing Project Opens 4 Years After Program Launched In Cole Harbour, N.S., the Crosswoods land-for-housing project—a purpose-built apartment development—has opened its first phase. This initiative demonstrates the province’s strategy to convert land into rental housing supply, which is key to addressing growing multi-unit demand. [Read Article]
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-6/) - CMHC Projects Atlantic Canada Will Fall Short of Housing Supply Targets by 2030 New CMHC modelling shows Nova Scotia will need nearly 70,000 new homes by 2030 to restore housing affordability—yet the province is on pace to miss that target by roughly 31,000 units. Apartment construction, in particular, must accelerate to avoid compounding affordability gaps
- [URB - Halifax Water Rate Increases](https://rhpns.ca/urb-halifax-water-rate-increases/) - Board Dismisses RHPNS Recusal Motion in Halifax Water Rate Case Board Chair Refuses to Recuse Himself from Panel Despite Challenge of Bias On July 14, 2025, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board dismissed a motion from Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS) requesting the recusal of Board panel member Bruce Fisher from the Halifax
- [Renters Preferences](https://rhpns.ca/renters-preferences/) - simplydbs publishes second part of study on renters’ service and tech preferences simplydbs’ latest report reveals growing renter demand for bundled services like on-site laundry (72%), high-speed internet (68%), and tenant portals (63%), with millennials and Gen Z particularly interested in smart-home features. The survey underscores that multi-unit developers and landlords can improve lease appeal
- [Tenant Screening](https://rhpns.ca/tenant-preferences/) - Landlords say real‑estate agents drive bad tenant placements CBC reports that many landlords are blaming real-estate agents for substandard tenant placements, citing lack of diligent screening and poor communication. This has led to property damage and rent arrears in some apartment buildings. Landlords are calling for tougher accountability and professional standards for agents involved in
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-53/) - N.S. Premier criticizes Halifax council, may alter governance to address housing Premier Tim Houston accused Halifax Regional Council of being “seriously disconnected” from residents on key issues like traffic and housing. He suggested empowering the mayor with stronger executive authority—potentially streamlining decisions on multi-unit housing and infrastructure. The move would shift some planning control from
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-52/) - Halifax mayor calls for fresh leadership at City Hall Halifax MP Andy Fillmore says Nova Scotia should consider adopting “strong-mayor” powers to reduce bureaucratic delays and accelerate housing development. In an interview with CBC, Fillmore pointed to Halifax’s current council structure as a barrier to timely infrastructure approvals, including for multi-unit residential projects. He argued
- [Water](https://rhpns.ca/water/) - St. Peters water utility raises alarms over minister's intervention The board of the St. Peters water utility in Nova Scotia is raising public concerns about ministerial interference in operational matters. The utility claims that such intervention may compromise service delivery and financial stability, with potential downstream effects on landlords and tenants dependent on consistent utility
- [Provincial Government](https://rhpns.ca/provincial-government-4/) - Nova Scotia defends $1.3 M home-sharing housing program Nova Scotia’s government is defending its nearly $1.3 million two-year home-sharing pilot (Happipad), which has resulted in 60 leases so far. The program matches tenants with homeowners to increase affordable housing options amid scrutiny over cost-effectiveness [Read Article]
- [Provincial Government](https://rhpns.ca/provincial-government-3/) - Chender criticizes costly provincial housing initiative NDP Leader Claudia Chender is criticizing the Houston government’s $1.3-million contract with home-sharing platform Happipad, calling it an ineffective solution to Nova Scotia’s housing crisis. With only 60 leases signed, Chender argues the funding could be better spent on long-term housing strategies and supports for non-profit providers. The Department
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-51/) - Halifax least affordable in Canada for transportation and housing, says RBC index A new RBC cost-of-living index shows Halifax ranks lowest in affordability among Canadian cities when housing and transportation costs are combined. Households in Halifax are spending more than 100% of their disposable income on these two essentials, with transit access and car dependence
- [Provincial Government](https://rhpns.ca/provincial-government-2/) - 60 leases signed through Nova Scotia’s $1.3M home-sharing contract - $21,666 per lease CityNews Halifax reports that Nova Scotia’s two-year, $1.3 million contract with Happipad, aimed at matching tenants with homeowners in shared housing arrangements, has led to 60 lease signings to date. The province says the pilot is still ramping up, but critics question
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-50/) - Halifax Prepares for 1 Million Residents with New Growth Plan Halifax council approved an ambitious long-term growth strategy aiming to accommodate up to 1 million residents by 2090. The plan calls for densification, improved transit infrastructure, and diversified housing options to support future population growth. [Read Full Article]
- [CBRM](https://rhpns.ca/cbrm/) - CBRM Faces Tension as New Housing Developments Approved In Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Regional Municipality, conflicts have emerged between residents and local council over approvals for new housing projects. Critics argue new developments could depress property values and strain infrastructure, while proponents stress the need for more housing to meet demand. [Read Full Article]
- [E-Bikes & E-Scooters](https://rhpns.ca/e-bikes-e-scooters/) - Valley firefighters urge caution after charging e‑bike leads to house fire Fire officials in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley are warning against unsupervised e‑bike charging after a recent house fire caused by an overloaded electrical outlet. They urge residents to charge only in approved containers and on non‑flammable surfaces to prevent similar incidents. [Read Full Article]
- [Rents](https://rhpns.ca/rents-5/) - Nova Scotia Rents and New Listings — May 2025 New CBC data shows a modest increase in rental demand across Nova Scotia during May, driven by a shortage of new listings. Rising rents continue in key markets, putting pressure on affordability in urban centres like Halifax. [Read Full Article]
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-11/) - Average Family to Save $280 from Federal Tax Cuts: PBO According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the average Canadian family is expected to save $280 annually under the Liberal government’s new tax cuts. Critics say the savings may be insufficient to offset rising costs of living and housing. [Read Full Article]
- [Mortgage Funding](https://rhpns.ca/mortgage-funding/) - New Mortgages Surge in April: $9.1B in New Debt Canadian households registered $9.1 billion in new mortgage debt during April. Despite affordability pressures, demand for financing persists—a sign of continuing housing market activity. [Read Full Article]
- [Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-9/) - Nova Scotia Landlords Use Fixed-Term Leases to Remove Tenants, Critics Say Rental Housing Nova Scotia responded to claims about fixed-term lease abuse in a recent CBC article. Executive Director Kevin Russell emphasized that fixed-term leases are not loopholes, but legal tools used in accordance with tenancy law. The organization notes most landlords act within their
- [Professional Tenants](https://rhpns.ca/professional-tenants/) - Two Ontario Landlords Owed $70,000 After 'Professional' Tenants Stopped Paying Rent, Trashed Property Two Ontario landlords are facing significant financial losses after tenants ceased rent payments and damaged the property. Landlord groups report a rise in such 'professional' tenants exploiting legal loopholes to delay eviction proceedings. [Read Full Article]
- [Resident Services](https://rhpns.ca/resident-services/) - The Top Amenities Residents Seek in Rental Housing A recent survey highlights that 79% of renters prefer indoor and designated parking spaces, with over half willing to pay extra for a reserved spot. Additionally, 69% desire car washing facilities. Work-from-home amenities, food-related services, and bike storage are also among the top preferences for tenants seeking
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-20/) - The Dangers of Realtors Giving Tenancy Advice Real estate professionals are increasingly offering tenancy advice, sometimes overstepping legal boundaries. This article outlines the risks for realtors, tenants, and landlords alike, emphasizing the importance of referring clients to qualified legal professionals when rental disputes arise. [Read Full Article]
- [Halifax Water Commission](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-commission/) - Halifax Water Rate Hike Faces Opposition from Major Landlords Halifax Water's proposed rate increase is facing opposition from major landlords, including Killam Apartment REIT and the Oland family. These stakeholders argue that the hike would lead to significant cost increases for tenants and could impact housing affordability in the region. [Read Full Article]
- [Condominium Conversion](https://rhpns.ca/condominium-conversion/) - Halifax Apartment Building to Convert Rentals into Condominiums Residents of Mont Blanc Terrace in Halifax have been notified that their rental units will be converted into condominiums, prompting concerns about displacement and housing affordability. The building, which has long served as rental housing, is undergoing a change in ownership and use that some tenants fear
- [Fixed-Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-8/) - 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, there is a lot of information that’s being
- [Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-7/) - 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 focus remains on maintaining and increasing housing availability. Read Full Article
- [Rent Bank](https://rhpns.ca/rent-bank/) - 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 obligations, reflecting broader affordability issues within the province's housing market. Read Full Article
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-8/) - 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 Halifax Water will drive up rents in the municipality's already strained housing market, according to
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-7/) - '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 review of Halifax Water's proposed rate hikes with concerns about affordability. Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr said the
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-10/) - 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 the recent federal election. Yet many voters remained focused on an issue
- [Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-6/) - Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government official says his department is aware that fixed-term leases are being abused by some landlords, but says legislative changes won’t happen anytime soon out of fear of unintended consequences. Gary O’Toole, associate deputy minister of Service
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-5/) - The Reality of Regulation: How Political Interference in Building Codes is Making Housing Unaffordable Fifteen years ago, construction costs were only $204.19 per square foot – less than half of what they are today. The home building industry is facing a myriad of challenges; from increasing municipal fees to a hesitant investment market. These issues
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-8/) - Canadian International Student Shift: Guinea Surpasses China, Indian Demand Crashes India Still Tops Canada For Study Permits, But Demand Plummets Canada’s international student landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and it’s not just the quantity of students. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows that new study permit applications were down in March. Old news, eh?
- [Population](https://rhpns.ca/population-2/) - Nova Scotia’s population explosion dwarfs homebuilding rate Unfortunately, government policies are deterring housing development. In a recent survey, Haligonians identified “housing” as the most important issue facing their city—and it's easy to see why. House prices have surged by 77 per cent provincewide since the pandemic (January 2020 to January 2025) while monthly rent for a typical two-bedroom unit has
- [Housing Policy](https://rhpns.ca/housing-policy-2/) - Will Carney end the housing crisis? The promise and peril of the Liberals’ plan The housing affordability crisis will be one of the hairiest problems confronting the newly elected Liberal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to add nearly half a million homes a year, with the federal government playing a central role in spurring
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-19/) - Amendments to the Residential Tenancies In Effect The final amendments to Bill 467,Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act (amended) and Residential Tenancies Act (amended), passed September 6, 2024, are now in effect. Details of changes are available at: Residential Tenancies Program: legislative changes A copy of the updated ACT available at: Residential Tenancies Act amended 2024, c. 12* ss. 4-8, 10-23,, (in
- [Operations](https://rhpns.ca/operations/) - Property managers: How best to communicate with tenants? Effective communication with tenants is a crucial aspect of a property manager's role. Their work becomes much more impactful when they know which communication channels to use for which specific purpose. Throughout the year, we ask residents a series of questions about how they prefer to receive
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-125/) - N.S. government yet to make plan for land bought at Shannon Park 'We know we want to maximize affordable housing for that area,' says Public Works minister The Nova Scotia government has not yet decided what to do with two parcels of land it recently bought at Shannon Park in Dartmouth for nearly $17 million.
- [Market Trend](https://rhpns.ca/market-trend/) - Canadian Housing Starts Collapse As Ontario Falls To 2009 Levels Canada’s politicians spent billions in taxpayer resources to stimulate new homebuilding, and the exact opposite is happening. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows a sharp decline in housing starts for March. The problem is easy to attribute to tariffs, but it wouldn’t make sense in
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-18/) - April 30, 2025 - Changes to Residential Tenancies Program The remaining amendments to Bill 467 will go into effect on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. These changes include: Changing eviction timelines for non-payment of rent Terminating a tenancy for problematic behaviour Publishing of some Director's Orders Landlord's rules in land-lease communities Landlord contact information Serving of
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-36/) - New affordable, supportive housing for youth opening in Halifax The provincial government has announced an agreement with a youth support organization that will create new supportive housing in Halifax. The government says the partnership, including the Affordable Housing Association and Phoenix Youth Programs, will open spaces for youth and young families. “We made a promise
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-124/) - N.S. scoops up land at Shannon Park for $16.8M, expects 600 affordable units to be built Two parcels of federal land purchased for 'well below market value,' says provincial government The Nova Scotia government is wading into the redevelopment of Shannon Park in Dartmouth, confirming to CBC News it is purchasing land for affordable housing at the
- [Tarriffs](https://rhpns.ca/tarriffs/) - Atlantic Canada & Prairies To Be Hit Hard By China’s Tariff Retaliation Atlantic provinces is “in the eye of the storm.” Canada’s trade war with the world’s largest economy is a serious threat to its stability. In fact, it’s such an economic threat that almost no one is paying attention to another significant one—the trade war
- [Housing Crisis](https://rhpns.ca/housing-crisis-3/) - If politicians want to solve the housing crisis, make it less political Canada’s housing crisis is the result of a chronic shortage of homes in the locations where people want and need to live. This is not a new problem, nor is it a particularly complex one. Yet, every election cycle, we see a wave
- [Housing Crisis](https://rhpns.ca/housing-crisis-2/) - Housing proposals during federal campaign hearken back to a different kind of war 1940s wartime policy built tens of thousands of homes. Could Canada do that again? The trade war may be top of voters' minds this election, but so is housing. And amid proposals to fix the country's housing crisis is a pitch that
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-7/) - Hansard Transcripts Hansard Transcripts are the official report of what was said in the House of Assembly Friday, March 21, 2025 Susan LeBlanc, NDP - RTA: ENFORCEMENT UNIT ABANDONED - EXPLAIN
- [Canada Votes](https://rhpns.ca/canada-votes/) - To keep members informed about the federal election, RHPNS will share press releases from federal political parties on housing and the economy until the April 28 election. Press releases are listed below in alphabetical order by party. CPC March 26 - Responding To Trump’s Unjustified Tariffs March 26 - Lower Taxes, Secure Retirement for Our Seniors March
- [Recycling](https://rhpns.ca/recycling/) - Who pays for recycling in Nova Scotia is set to change Province moving to extended producer responsibility model by end of year Recycling is changing in Nova Scotia, but it won't mean adjusting how you put your blue bags on the curb. The province is switching to extended producer responsibility, or EPR — a policy shift
- [HRM Budget Committee Meeting](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-budget-committee-meeting/) - RHPNS members spoke at the HRM Budget Council meeting to discuss how the proposed property tax increase will affect Rental Housing Providers and Renters. Click on each speaker's name below to listen. After each speaker finishes, click the next name to continue. Each segment is about five minutes long. Phil Fraser, President & CEO, Killam
- [Rents](https://rhpns.ca/rents-4/) - Canadian rental market sees coming boom in vacancy rates Tenants looking for rental housing in Canada may be encouraged by reports that show national rental rates continue to fall, though some markets are beginning to show price increases amid a mixed bag of economic and market conditions across the country. Average asking rents fell 4.8
- [Vacancy](https://rhpns.ca/vacancy/) - Roommate Nation: The real story on apartment vacancies Canada’s multifamily housing market is facing a new reality: rising vacancies, changing tenant behaviours and other challenges. Let’s unpack these trends and their implications for apartment owners and investors. Vacancies are rising across the country, but the story behind these numbers is more nuanced. Population growth, slowed
- [Hansard Transcripts](https://rhpns.ca/hansard-transcripts/) - Hansard Transcripts Hansard Transcripts are the official report of what was said in the House of Assembly Friday, March 7, 2025 Lina Hamid, NDP: RTA: Protections for IPV Survivors - Enhance Minister Jill Balser's response in a CBC news article: After spate of intimate partner violence, N.S. announces $24M for transition houses " Service Nova Scotia Minister Jill Balser
- [University Rents](https://rhpns.ca/university-rents/) - Students decry 'shameful' 25% rate increase at Halifax university residence Atlantic School of Theology says it will still have lowest rates in the city Post-secondary students living in the residence at the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax were shocked by a letter from administration last week outlining a 25 per cent monthly rate increase
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-35/) - What experts say Nova Scotia can do to preserve our stock of affordable rental housing Province rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments A recent CBC News analysis found that Nova Scotia is rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments, but housing experts say there are ways to prevent that. One approach is to
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-17/) - BC Supreme Court orders new hearing in landlord-tenant case over procedural unfairness The landlord was denied a fair chance to respond to the tenant's evidence: court The Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) failed to provide the landlord a fair opportunity to respond to the tenant's evidence, making the
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-6/) - Hansard Transcripts Hansard Transcripts are the official report of what was said in the House of Assembly Friday, February 28, 2025 Suzy Hansen, NDP, Resolution 23 - Abusive landlords demanding such things as unlawful security deposits and application fees Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Claudia Chender, NDP, RTA: RENT CONTROL - IMPLEMENT Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Susan LeBlanc. NDP, RTA:
- [Tariffs](https://rhpns.ca/tariffs-2/) - Trump's tariffs and Canadian apartments: What's next? Impact on apartment owners For apartment owners, the most immediate impact of a weakening economy is on rents. The rental market follows a pattern: class-A rents decline first, as high-income renters hesitate to commit amid economic uncertainty; class-B landlords must adjust rents downward to remain competitive; and class-C
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-power-4/) - Nova Scotia Power gets green light to raise power rates 2.4% The rate increase will help pay down a federally backed loan The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has given Nova Scotia Power the go-ahead to raise power rates an average of 2.4 per cent. The money collected through higher rates will cover the
- [Inflation](https://rhpns.ca/inflation-2/) - Looming tariff threat creating chaos and uncertainty Contractors need to start conversations early and scrutinize contracts As the U.S. trade tariff dispute looms, construction businesses face uncertainty and potentially significant financial risks. Since assuming office, U.S. President Trump has signed a rash of executive orders, imposing a punitive 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian
- [Inflation](https://rhpns.ca/inflation/) - Canadian Tax Holiday Hiding Inflation Surge, BoC Should Pause Cuts: BMO Canada’s tax holiday ran for two months but it probably felt much shorter, and with good reason. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated in January. The central bank’s preferred inflation measures are now approaching the upper bound, and will bust
- [Province of Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/province-of-nova-scotia/) - Capital Plan Released Nova Scotians will see job opportunities and economic growth from a historic capital plan investment in new and improved hospitals, public housing, schools, roads and highways. The government’s Capital Plan 2025-26 will invest more than $2.35 billion in healthcare facilities, housing projects and other priorities across the province, helping build and sustain
- [Tariffs](https://rhpns.ca/tariffs/) - Canadian rents, already dropping from peaks, could drop further from Trump’s tariffs CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal said the steel and aluminum tariffs that Mr. Trump implemented this week would have only a small impact on bringing rental prices down, even if Canada retaliates. On the other hand, the full-blown implementation of tariffs on
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-16/) - Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board isn't working for anyone, so how do the parties plan to fix it? Landlord calls for quick evictions in cases where tenants stop paying After losing more than $8,000 to a person he describes as "a professional tenant," landlord Nicholas Sikatori wants politicians to fix Ontario's "badly broken" Landlord and Tenant
- [Interest Rates](https://rhpns.ca/interest-rates-4/) - Canadian Interest Rates To Plunge Further, Test Historic Extremes: BMO Canada’s facing a trade war with its largest partner, and it may send interest rates plunging. BMO Capital Markets wrote to investors after the first round of tariffs were announced this weekend. The bank now expects rates to be slashed much more aggressively, trimming another point off
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-123/) - Heritage Trust aims to spare Halifax Alehouse building from demolition An application to demolish 1717 Brunswick St. in city's downtown is under review The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia wants to save the Halifax Alehouse building from demolition. The building at 1717 Brunswick St. was purchased by the Ramia Group in December, almost two years after a patron
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-122/) - Developer reverses plan for Sydney waterfront hotel, returns to original building proposal Doucet Developments says the hotel project fell through, intends to put up commercial and residential building A developer who had planned on putting up a new hotel on the downtown waterfront in Sydney, N.S., is returning to its original plans after that project fell
- [Rents](https://rhpns.ca/rents-3/) - 'Turning point': Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight For Canadian renters, it may feel like the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have brought one hit after another. After a 4.6 per cent increase in the average asking price of a rental unit in 2021, monthly payments surged 12.1 per cent
- [Minimum Wage](https://rhpns.ca/minimum-wage/) - Nova Scotia to Introduce Its Largest Minimum Wage Increase Ever Nova Scotians will benefit this year from the largest minimum wage increase in the province’s history. Quick Facts: the current minimum wage of $15.20 per hour took effect April 1, 2024; the rate reached $15 on October 1, 2023 on average, 7.3 per cent of
- [Ban of Canada](https://rhpns.ca/ban-of-canada/) - Bank of Canada Cuts & Ends QT, Loonie Plunges Further Canada’s central bank slashed its key interest rate, as widely expected—but went even further. Earlier today, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced it would slash the overnight rate by 25 basis points (bps), as well as end its quantitative tightening (QT) program pre-maturely. The central bank has
- [Simmons Appeal](https://rhpns.ca/simmons-appeal/) - Simmons Appeal Decision Released The Simmons Appeal Decision, which overturns the Nova Scotia Small Claims Court ruling, has been released. Justice John A. Keith delivered a clear and thoughtful judgment, emphasizing that adjudicators must base their decisions strictly on the regulations outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act. He highlighted the importance of avoiding unrelated considerations
- [Federal Housing Policy](https://rhpns.ca/federal-housing-policy-2/) - What Will Happen To Liberal Housing Policies After Trudeau’s Resignation? With Conservatives firmly leading the polls, we may have mere months with a Liberal government. What's next for federal housing policy is very much so up in the air. It’s been quite the run for Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, who announced on Monday morning that
- [Population Growth](https://rhpns.ca/population-growth/) - Population growth in N.S. now mainly driven by international migration Pandemic-driven stream of people moving to N.S. from other provinces has slowed The flow of people moving to Nova Scotia from other Canadian provinces has slowed down over the last two years, meaning the province's population growth is now primarily made up of international migration. Were
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-49/) - Halifax mayor says city is past the worst of its housing crisis; advocates disagree The worst of Halifax’s homeless crisis is over, says the city’s new mayor, who wants to see encampments closed as quickly as possible — even as homelessness advocates vigorously disagree that the situation is improving. Andy Fillmore, elected mayor Oct. 19
- [NS Government](https://rhpns.ca/ns-government/) - N.S. premier announces Treasury Board members, new House leader Brendan Maguire takes over government House leader role from Kim Masland Premier Tim Houston has announced more key appointments as his government settles into its second mandate. An order-in-council dated last Thursday, the same day Houston's new cabinet was sworn in, shows that Environment Minister Tim Halman will
- [CMHC](https://rhpns.ca/cmhc-2/) - Fall 2024 Rental Market Report In Halifax, strong rental supply growth and slower population growth relieved some of the pressure in the rental market. As a result, the vacancy rate saw significant growth to 2.1% this year, while average rent growth saw the largest year-over-year decrease of the major markets, down to 3.8% in 2024 from 11%
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-48/) - Supporters, opponents of rent cap seek change to Liberal legislation "If we're going to look hard on the revenue side, we've got to make sure we've got guardrails on the cost side," said Jeremy Jackson, a vice-president at Killam Apartments, which owns more than a quarter of all the units in New Brunswick. "It's about
- [Maximum Unit Temperature](https://rhpns.ca/maximum-unit-temperature/) - Vancouver passes motion for multi-residential cooling solutions Vancouver City Council passed a motion calling for the provincial government to address critical gaps in access to cooling solutions, particularly for those living in multi-unit residential buildings, like strata condominium units. Currently, the Vancouver Charter allows the City to set minimum temperature standards but not maximum indoor
- [Property Apps](https://rhpns.ca/property-apps/) - Tenants want apps that enhance the rental experience Mobile applications, or apps, have transformed the way we interact with the world. From social media to shopping, entertainment to business, apps have become part of daily life. It is also changing the rental experience. The rise of property apps The creation and adoption of mobile apps
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-7/) - Canada Expects Up To 1 In 10 People To Voluntarily Leave By Next Year Millions of Canadian visas expire next year and the country isn’t sure how to deal with it. That became clear when policymakers fumbled in parliament when answering what Canada plans to do if people refuse to leave. The Government of Canada
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-47/) - N.B. apartment owners raise concerns over proposed rent cap The New Brunswick government’s plan to implement a three per cent rent cap starting February 1, 2025, is drawing concern from apartment owners in the province. Willy Scholten, president of the New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association, expressed frustration, noting that while the cap aims to protect tenants, it
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-48/) - Halifax anchors stable, optimistic Atlantic Canada outlook: CBRE An air of optimism reigns in Atlantic Canada’s relatively stable commercial real estate industry heading into 2025. That was a theme of CBRE’s recent Atlantic Market Outlook event and was evident in a RENX interview with CBRE Halifax executive vice-president Bob Mussett. “We don't have the peaks and valleys that are
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-9/) - Housing crisis: What’s missing from an insurance perspective? Housing strategies recently proposed by Canada’s federal and provincial governments still don’t address the issue of building in high-risk hazard areas, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) president and CEO Celyeste Power said during a recent industry event. “One thing that continues to be missing in our housing
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-121/) - Residents ask N.S. Supreme Court to overturn provincial approval of Fall River development Development agreement for 120-unit project was approved in August A group of Halifax residents is asking the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to look at a provincial decision to greenlight a controversial Fall River development. The project from Perry Lake Developments would see three multi-unit
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-46/) - Rent increases in New Brunswick to be capped at 3% starting Feb. 1 "We need cost control if we're going to have rent control," pointing to increases in property assessments of 10 per cent or more for some owners now faced with a three-per-cent cap on what they can take in. - Willy Scholten,the New Brunswick Apartment Owners
- [Nova Scotia Election](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-election-3/) - CBC's Candidates' Debate ICYMI, view candidates debate at N.S. party leaders get testy over hot campaign issues.
- [Nova Scotia Election](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-election-2/) - Party Leaders Reply to RHPNS Survey Questions RHPNS sent six questions to party leaders, listed below, requesting their party's positions on each. What will your party do to reverse the damage inflicted by Nova Scotia’s rent control regime on rental property owners and tenants? What will your party do to protect the benefits that fixed
- [Nova Scotia Elections](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-elections/) - Party Election Platforms The PCs, Liberals, and NDP have all announced their election platforms, with party leaders continuing to make periodic policy announcements. RHPNS will provide a weekly recap of platform updates and leader announcements, focusing on housing, affordability and other issues impacting the multi-unit residential industry. Claudia Chender - NDP Leader Full platform available
- [Nova Scotia Election](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-election/) - Party Election Platforms The PCs, Liberals, and NDP have begun announcing their election platforms, with party leaders making periodic policy announcements. RHPNS will provide a weekly recap of platform updates and leader announcements, focusing on housing, affordability and other issues impacting the multi-unit residential industry. Claudia Chender - NDP Leader Party Election Platform: Not Released
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-9/) - Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure. OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure. The government set aside $1 billion through
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-45/) - Rent control makes housing crisis worse By Kevin Russell Nov. 25 marks the fourth anniversary of the introduction of temporary rent control in Nova Scotia. When it was announced, government’s stated intent was to address the housing crisis by capping rent increases to two per cent per year. Evidence shows rent control is only making
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-6/) - Canadian Permanent Resident Applications Fall 57%, Weakest Month In Years Canada plans to limit permanent resident visas next year, but they’re already plunging lower without restrictions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows permanent resident applications made a sharp drop in July. Even if the current trend stops eroding and stabilizes, the country would struggle to
- [Property Assessments](https://rhpns.ca/property-assessments-3/) - Sydney non-profit loses bid to slash assessed value of downtown building New Dawn hoped to cut its property taxes, but utility and review board denied assessment appeal A social enterprise agency is going to have to pay its full property taxes after losing an appeal of the assessed value of its main building in downtown
- [Name Change](https://rhpns.ca/name-change/) - Investment Property Owners of Nova Scotia is now Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia After 44 years, the board of directors of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) decided on a new name for our organization. We are now Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS). We made this change to more closely capture what
- [Backyard, Laneway, In-Law Suites](https://rhpns.ca/backyard-laneway-in-law-suites/) - Taking on more debt is not the solution to the housing crisis despite what the Liberals say All the tax issues created by the new mortgage insurance rules cause more headaches than they're worth One of the newest measures the federal Liberal government has taken to increase housing supply is to change the mortgage insurance rules to enable existing homeowners to
- [HRM Bylaw](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-bylaw/) - Bylaws can protect tenants from some renovictions. Can Halifax enact its own? Hamilton has a bylaw intended to stop certain renovictions, other Ontario cities pursuing similar bylaws A bylaw introduced this year in Hamilton has made it more difficult for landlords to order so-called renovictions — the act of evicting tenants to renovate a building and then increasing the rent charged to
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-120/) - Southwest Properties shows off its new Halifax waterfront development After three and a half years of construction and more than $100 million, Southwest Properties broke out the (non-alcoholic) bubbly for a lunchtime unveiling of its Cunard project on Wednesday. The 16-storey building on the Halifax waterfront has apartments on 13 levels, plus six “live/work suites,” retail space
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-119/) - Most of Dartmouth Shopping Centre to make way for residential development Demolition has begun on a large portion of the Dartmouth Shopping Centre on Wyse Road. Cresco has partnered with J2k Properties on the project, which will see the Dollarama, No Frills and Shopper’s Drug Mart stores temporarily stay intact, and the strip mall portion
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-118/) - N.S. quadruples housing development fund, approves its use for health-care facility loan Opposition leaders say the fund should be focused on housing Opposition leaders are criticizing a move by the Nova Scotia government that quadruples the borrowing limit for the housing development fund and allows it to offer a loan to the developer of a
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-34/) - New Affordable Housing in Dartmouth New energy efficient and affordable housing will soon be available in Dartmouth. The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia’s True North II development is almost complete and leasing has begun. Fifteen of the 32 units in the townhouse-style buildings are affordable. The development features net-zero construction and passive house design
- [Income Inequality](https://rhpns.ca/income-inequality/) - Canadian Taxpayers To Back Turning “Basements or Garages” Into Rentals Canadian real estate demand has been so weak that developers are struggling to stay afloat. Naturally, the Government of Canada (GoC) sees this as the perfect time get households to take their shot at playing developer with state-backed loans. This week the GoC announced homeowners looking to
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-117/) - West Hants turns down Halifax developer’s Three Mile Plains, N.S., housing project THREE MILE PLAINS, N.S. — Residents in a Three Mile Plains neighbourhood do not want three-storey apartments built nearby. They voiced their concerns at a public hearing Sept. 24 where West Hants council was to consider entering into a development agreement with Jeff
- [Consumer Insolvencies](https://rhpns.ca/consumer-insolvencies/) - Canadian Consumer Insolvencies Just Saw The 2nd Biggest Month Ever Canadian households are struggling to carry some of the biggest debt loads in the world. Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) data shows consumer insolvencies just had the second-biggest August on record. The move wasn’t exactly surprising and builds on a trend that’s seen consumer insolvency
- [Public Housing](https://rhpns.ca/public-housing-2/) - More than 7,000 people waiting for public housing in N.S., but agency says vacancy rate improving Half of people on the public housing waitlist are seniors The head of the agency responsible for overseeing and managing public housing in Nova Scotia told a legislature committee Wednesday it is doing all it can to free up
- [CMHC](https://rhpns.ca/cmhc/) - In 2023, higher rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts The private sector is central to increasing supply and improving affordability How can Canada build its way out of housing supply challenges to improve affordability? With soaring demand and interest rates throwing a wrench in construction plans, the answer is far from simple. This article
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-44/) - Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls. Now the Market Is Thriving. President Javier Milei’s fiscal ‘shock therapy’ yields lower rents overall, but some people feel squeezed BUENOS AIRES—For years, Argentina imposed one of the world’s strictest rent-control laws. It was meant to keep homes such as the stately belle epoque apartments of Buenos Aires affordable, but
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-33/) - CBRE Builds Hope With Collaborative Affordable Housing in Halifax More than one hundred people in need just made Mount Hope Village, NS, their new home, with an assist from CBRE Capital on arranging financing for the $12 million project. In a welcome break from tales of long delays and drawn-out approvals, a 32-unit affordable housing development advanced from
- [Municipal Affairs & Housing](https://rhpns.ca/municipal-affairs-housing/) - New Programs to Enhance Affordable Housing, Support Climate Change Goals Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Renewables, Environment and Climate Change The Province is investing $21.9 million in a suite of new and expanded sustainable development and energy efficiency programs that will support net-zero construction and the affordable housing sector. In collaboration with EfficiencyOne and
- [Law Amendment Presentation Recordings](https://rhpns.ca/law-amendment-presentation-recordings/) - IPOANS Members Address Concerns on Bill 467 at Law Amendments Committee On Monday, September 16, IPOANS members and non-members appeared before the Nova Scotia Legislature’s Law Amendments Committee to express concerns regarding Bill 467, which proposes extending the rent cap to December 2027, and to voice support for the continued use of fixed-term leases. View
- [Law Amendments](https://rhpns.ca/law-amendments-3/) - Statement by Kevin Russell Executive Director Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia Standing Committee on Law Amendments Bill 467 September 16, 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to speak on Bill 467. Bill 467 prolongs the failed policy of rent control. Before rent control was introduced in 2020, Nova Scotia experienced lower rent increases
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-8/) - Blueprint for a Renters' Bill of Rights The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a Renters' Bill of Rights. To provide clarity on this initiative, they have released a blueprint, which is outlined below. For more information, you can visit the government’s website through the provided link. One-third of Canadians rent their homes. They
- [Legislature Fall Sitting 2024](https://rhpns.ca/legislature-fall-sitting-2024/) - Hansard Transcripts Hansard Transcripts are the official report of what was said in the House of Assembly. Tuesday, September 10, 2024 When arriving webpage you might have to scroll slightly up or down. Introduction of Bills Bill No. 467, Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act (amended) and Residential Tenancies Act (amended Speakers HON COLTON LEBLANC BRAEDON
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-15/) - Province releases $300K report on tenancy enforcement unit Minister Colton LeBlanc says unit would create more red tape The government might have a report that outlines how a residential tenancies compliance and enforcement unit could work in Nova Scotia, but the minister responsible says it's still a bad idea. On Wednesday, Service Nova Scotia Minister
- [Fixed-Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-5/) - N.S. rent cap extension futile due to ‘massive loophole’ in rental system: advocates HALIFAX — A loophole in Nova Scotia’s rental housing rules is making the provincial government’s proposed rent cap extension essentially useless, housing advocates and opposition parties say. Last week, Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc tabled legislation that would extend the existing
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-47/) - Cogswell District construction to come in under budget, on time Halifax staff say the project cost has dropped from $122 million to $113 million he Cogswell District redevelopment in downtown Halifax is on schedule to finish next year and will actually come in under budget despite millions in unexpected costs. On Tuesday, Halifax councillors received an update on the
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-46/) - Cogswell District construction to come in under budget, on time Halifax staff say the project cost has dropped from $122 million to $113 million he Cogswell District redevelopment in downtown Halifax is on schedule to finish next year and will actually come in under budget despite millions in unexpected costs. On Tuesday, Halifax councillors received an update on the
- [Short Term Rentals](https://rhpns.ca/short-term-rentals-4/) - Short-term rental operators ponder future as N.S. regulations loom Nova Scotia’s new regulations around short-term rentals take effect Sept. 30 and a lot of people aren’t happy with the changes. Mike Cowie is one of them. For the last four years he has operated property in the north end of Halifax as an Airbnb. “We
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-116/) - Halifax construction project different from ‘anything Nova Scotia has seen yet’ A Halifax construction project valued at $1.6 billion and that could last 12 years begins this week. Southwest Properties will build apartment buildings and single-family homes to house 6,500 people on the Motherhouse Lands, the former long-time site of the Mount Saint Vincent Motherhouse.
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-5/) - Canadian Immigration Policy Isn’t Helping Anyone: BMO Canada’s attempt to use immigration as stimulus might be backfiring. That was the message from a new BMO report, looking at the unusually high unemployment rate for recent immigrants. The labor market for recent immigrants is eroding much faster than it is for the rest of Canada—at a rate rarely
- [Energy Poverty](https://rhpns.ca/energy-poverty/) - Bridgewater wants to lift people out of energy poverty, but helping renters is a struggle McGill University study estimated 38 per cent of town spending big chunk of income on energy A program aimed at lifting at least 350 households in Bridgewater, N.S., out of energy poverty is having trouble reaching some of the people who
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-43/) - Rent controls do far more harm than good, comprehensive review finds “Rent control effectively reduces rents in the controlled sector, but does it a high price. Tenants occupying the rent-controlled dwellings benefit the most, at least in the short run, while newcomers lose from rent control. In the long run, rent control can undermine the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-115/) - Home-sharing platform funded by N.S. government results in just 23 leases in a year HALIFAX — In the year since Nova Scotia invested in an online platform aimed at helping renters find affordable housing, a total of 23 leases have been signed, a result opposition parties say is a failure. On Aug. 4, 2023, the
- [Department of Municipal Affairs & Housing](https://rhpns.ca/department-of-municipal-affairs-housing/) - Home-sharing platform funded by N.S. government results in just 23 leases in a year HALIFAX — In the year since Nova Scotia invested in an online platform aimed at helping renters find affordable housing, a total of 23 leases have been signed, a result opposition parties say is a failure. On Aug. 4, 2023, the
- [Mortgages](https://rhpns.ca/mortgages-4/) - Canadian Mortgage Delinquencies Are Rising Fast But Still Relatively Low Canadian mortgage borrowers are experiencing a hiccup when it comes to payments. Equifax Canada data shows mortgage delinquencies climbed further in Q`1 2024. While the delinquency rate remains relatively low from a historical standpoint, the sharp climb made over the past few quarters may show it can
- [Federal Funding](https://rhpns.ca/federal-funding/) - N.S. non-profits receive $6.7M for veteran housing projects 'Some of our most vulnerable continue to go to bed without a place to call home,' says MP Sean Fraser The federal government announced $6.7 million Monday for two non-profits that work to address housing insecurity and homelessness among veterans in Nova Scotia. The lion's share of the funding — $5.2
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-114/) - Two major north-end Halifax developments moving ahead Strawberry Hill and Downtown Gateway reaching milestones HALIFAX, N.S. — Imagine pedestrian plazas. Towers over 40-storeys tall with thousands of housing units. Two massive, city-building development projects in north-end Halifax are in different stages but are making progress — the Downtown Gateway (near Citadel Hill) and Strawberry Hill
- [Compliance & Enforcement](https://rhpns.ca/compliance-enforcement/) - 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 enforcement agency for the Residential Tenancies Act. “The discussions around the enforcement arm, those are
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-113/) - 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 will arguably be the largest net-zero, multi-unit residential building not only in Nova Scotia (and) Canada but possibly
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-4/) - 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 caps imposed by the federal government. In Nova Scotia, the province has
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-14/) - 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 unpaid rent, finding the hearing procedurally unfair. The dispute in City2City Real Estate Services
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-13/) - 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 Houston’s Progressive Conservative government to create a tenancy enforcement unit to ensure both tenants
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-112/) - 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 reject current plans. More than 100 people attended a recent public hearing about the new
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-12/) - 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 with a security deposit at the end of a
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-111/) - '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 opens." A central Nova Scotia municipality is preparing for its
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-110/) - 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 FX used to sit. They’re asking to tack on two more
- [Funding Announcement](https://rhpns.ca/funding-announcement/) - VIDA Launches $300M Fund to Combat Canada's Affordable Housing Crisis HALIFAX, NS, July 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is facing a critical shortage of affordable apartments and those that exist are vanishing faster than new ones can be built. VIDA announced today that it is responding to this crisis by launching the Canadian NOAH (Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing) Preservation Fund
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-109/) - Will unlocking public land to developers effectively create affordable housing? High land acquisition costs pose significant barriers that Ottawa plans to overcome with long-term leases In a landmark move outlined in its 2024 federal budget, the Canadian government plans to lease public lands to developers in order to slash capital costs and expedite construction nationwide. The
- [Mortgages](https://rhpns.ca/mortgages-3/) - Canadian Mortgage Borrowers To Reduce Consumption Even After Rate Cuts: BoC Canada’s sharp and unexpected rate hikes will continue to produce damage, even after rate cuts. A new staff research note from the Bank of Canada (BoC) shows the overnight rate is much higher than initially anticipated, reducing consumption for mortgage borrowers since the climb began in 2022. Rates
- [Rental Supply](https://rhpns.ca/rental-supply/) - More rental housing development needed despite recent rise: RBC economist Rental housing construction in Canada has picked up significantly and is expected to keep growing this year, according to a new RBC report. However, the report says more supply is needed to fill the backlog of demand. Rental housing construction in Canada has picked up
- [Household Debt](https://rhpns.ca/household-debt-2/) - Canadian Households Now The Third Most Indebted In The World Canadian households are more indebted than they think. A new report from Quebec-based Desjardins’ shows households recently accumulated a world class amount of debt. In fact, households borrowed so much that they’re now the third most indebted across the world. Even more surprising is the fact this
- [Mortgages](https://rhpns.ca/mortgages-2/) - Canadian Mortgage Arrears Rate To Rise 50% In 2024: Fitch One of the world’s largest credit rating agencies sees a bumpy road for Canadian mortgages. Fitch Ratings’ latest Global Housing & Mortgage Outlook shows the mortgage arrears rate rising modestly in Canada in 2024. Even more distressed sellers are seen, but pent-up demand will help to
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-15/) - Rent control not the solution to N.S. housing crisis Anybody who says, as NDP Leader Claudia Chender did in her submission (Homes within reach for all Nova Scotians, June 7), that more rent control is the solution to the housing crisis, simply does not know what they’re talking about. Before Stephen McNeil’s Liberals introduced a
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-108/) - Worried over water capacity, Stewiacke considers halting development Town officials were in Calgary during a major water main break A development boom in Stewiacke, N.S., could be put on hold for upwards of a year as council seeks assurances the town's water system can handle a fast-growing population. Officials with the town in Colchester County attended
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-107/) - N.S. is offering land for affordable housing. Some say there is a catch Of 10 projects, 2 dropped out, 1 under construction, others waiting for approvals Larry Thomas walks to the edge of a piece of forest in Hammonds Plains, where he'd hoped by now to see shovels in the ground. "We're having a hell
- [Small Claims Court](https://rhpns.ca/small-claims-court/) - Court ruling prevents Dartmouth landlords from moving family out to move daughter in Security of tenancy, housing crisis cited as key reasons by small claims court adjudicator Property owners in Dartmouth, N.S., can't move a family out of the duplex it has rented for 13 years in order to move their daughter in. A small claims court
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-106/) - Demolition of Dartmouth housing complex to begin this month Developer says affordability of new housing will hinge on government support Parts of an expansive Dartmouth, N.S., apartment complex that was once home to more than 1,000 people and loved by tenants for its low rents will soon be torn down to make way for denser housing. Ocean Breeze
- [Secondary Suites](https://rhpns.ca/secondary-suites/) - ‘They need to wake up’: Couple frustrated by secondary suite bylaws in Halifax A Halifax-area couple are calling on the municipality to be more flexible in helping families create affordable housing, after facing roadblocks in building a secondary suite. For several months now, Josh Powell and Mandy Brown have been trying to secure a new
- [Nova Scotia Political Poll](https://rhpns.ca/provincial-political-poll/) - Narrative Research NS: The PCs maintain a strong lead in terms of voter support, despite declining levels of satisfaction with the provincial government’s performance. Satisfaction with the performance of the provincial government led by Tim Houston has declined, according to the latest survey by Narrative Research. Currently, 44% of residents are satisfied, down from 52%
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-27/) - For Immediate Release June 3, 2024 Federal capital gains tax changes put housing for 3,000 Nova Scotia households at risk More than 3,000 Nova Scotia households could lose their homes thanks to the federal government’s proposed capital gains tax changes. That’s the major finding of a new survey by the Investment Property Owners Association of
- [Nova Scotia NDP](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-ndp/) - Houston government must protect Nova Scotians from risk of homelessness The NSNDP continues to call on the Houston government to bring in real rent control, stronger renter protections and tenancy enforcement, and expand the rent supplement to ensure people remain housed. HALIFAX –Nearly three years after Tim Houston’s government was elected, the number of people
- [Capital Gains Tax](https://rhpns.ca/capital-gains-tax-2/) - Sent by email: sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca May 30, 2024 Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communitities House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Re: Impact of capital gains tax changes on housing Nova Scotians Dear Minister Fraser, Thank you for meeting with me and Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) Chair Jeremy Jackson
- [IPOANS Capital Gains Survey](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-capital-gains-survey/) - IPOANS Capital Gains Survey Sentiment Summary May 19. 2024 The overall sentiment of the survey responses is overwhelmingly negative. Respondents express significant concerns and dissatisfaction with the proposed changes to capital gains taxes. Key themes include: Impact on Retirement Plans: Many respondents highlight that the increased capital gains tax will negatively affect their retirement plans.
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-23/) - Nova Scotia GDP Per Capita Slipped All The Way Back To 2016 Canada’s favorite Maritime province has been a big winner when it comes to real estate. It’s economy? Not so much. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita made a sharp downturn in 2023. The province’s shock was so large,
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-105/) - Northern India consortium wins contest to design Kentville, N.S., property KENTVILLE, N.S. — Ron Lovett envisions residents getting to know their new neighbours as they walk through a modular home community proposed for the Kentville area. “Hey, nice to meet you, Jason,” he envisioned them saying. “Hey Sue, how are ya?” Unlike other developments, Vida’s 6.6-acre property
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-45/) - Halifax approves zoning changes, clearing the way for thousands of new housing units Council unanimously approved the changes following two days of public hearings Halifax council has voted unanimously to approve a slew of zoning changes following a two-day public hearing and hours of debate. Councillors heard from dozens of people on Tuesday and Wednesday about the slew of
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-44/) - Halifax experiencing record growth, population getting younger: data Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) continues its steady increase in population, with a four per cent annual growth in 2023, a record for the city. Statistics Canada data shows more than 492,000 residents live in Halifax, which accounts for 58 per cent of Nova Scotia’s growth. “We’re getting younger,”
- [Landlord Registry](https://rhpns.ca/landlord-registry-2/) - Landlords sign on to Halifax's new rental registry, tens of thousands of units listed Kevin Russell, the executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, questioned the usefulness of the registry "maintaining that the municipality should focus on better enforcement of its existing housing bylaws before creating new ones." The deadline for landlords
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-43/) - Halifax renews push for development tool to address 'historic wrongs' in Black communities Community benefit agreements already used in Vancouver, Toronto Halifax's North End has changed dramatically in the past decade, and Treno Morton can't help but wonder what it would look like if its established Black residents had a real say in how it
- [Capital Gains Tax](https://rhpns.ca/capital-gains-tax/) - Canadian Capital Gains Change Targets Boomers More Than The Rich Canadian policy makers claim they’re cracking down on the rich, but they know it’s not the case. Budget 2024 will raise the capital gains tax, stating only a small number of the wealthiest taxpayers will be impacted. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data provided to policymakers shows that’s
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-104/) - Downtown Dartmouth getting 26-storey tower in post office heritage project Development to bring in 142 housing units, commercial space, public seating A heritage building in downtown Dartmouth will be the site of a new high-rise development, which one councillor says is a "thoughtful design" that protects local history while creating housing. The Harbour East-Marine Drive community
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-22/) - Canadian Business Insolvencies Surged 87% Higher In Q1 Canada’s increasingly hostile business environment is starting to show up in the data. Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) data shows a sharp increase for business insolvencies in Q1 2024. A weak consumer combined with a soaring cost of doing business has led to a surge in businesses
- [Mortgages](https://rhpns.ca/mortgages/) - Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments Median monthly payment to increase by more than 60% for those with a variable rate mortgage, central bank report says Homeowners due to renew their mortgage over the coming years will face steep jumps in payments, according to the Bank of Canada, with median monthly
- [Capital Gains Report](https://rhpns.ca/capital-gains-report/) - Capital gains tax adjustment unnerves CRE New inclusion rate comes with immediate and longer-term implications Looming changes to Canada’s capital gains tax will have the most immediate implications for private real estate investors who were in the process of divesting properties when the federal government announced its intentions in the 2024 budget, released on April 16.
- [Housing Starts](https://rhpns.ca/housing-starts/) - More new homes being built in N.S. this year than any 1st quarter since the 1940s Previous 1st-quarter record set in 1973; bulk of new units are Halifax apartments In the first three months of 2024, construction crews started work on more new housing units in Nova Scotia than during any other first quarter since the province
- [Federal Housing Policy](https://rhpns.ca/federal-housing-policy/) - Canadian renters not confident Trudeau's policy will ease housing crisis: poll Most respondents aware of the housing policies in the latest budget yet only ten per cent reported feeling confident in the policies Canadian renters are not confident in Trudeau’s housing policy outlined in the latest federal budget, a new poll says. A majority of
- [RTA Compliance and Enforcement](https://rhpns.ca/rta-compliance-and-enforcement/) - N.L. planning to hire staffer so landlord and tenant violations can go to court Minister says department will 'take more of a leadership role' in ensuring compliance The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to hire someone who will be responsible for getting cases to court, so that potential fines can be imposed against rule-breaking landlords
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-14/) - Housing Isn’t the Only Thing At the recent IPOANS Awards night, most of the speeches were about solving the housing crisis. This of course is an important issue that property developers can help solve as Mark Kenney, Jeremy Jackson and the Honourable John Lohr all confirmed. But it takes more than a warm roof to
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-42/) - Halifax approves $1.3-billion budget, 6.3% tax bill increase Some councillors pose questions around multi-year budgeting Halifax Regional Municipality has approved a 6.3 per cent tax bill increase as part of a $1.3-billion budget for 2024-25. Regional council approved the budget, which includes an operating budget of $1.04 billion and a capital budget of $306.5 million,
- [IPOANS Awards Gala, Dinner, and Tradeshow](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-awards-gala-dinner-and-tradeshow/) - The Awards Gala Dinner & Tradeshow was a resounding success, offering both enjoyment and valuable information to all who attended. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 400-plus attendees for their presence. We also express our appreciation to the 27 sponsors who showcased their products and services, contributing to a bustling tradeshow atmosphere. Without support
- [IPOANS Innovation and Excellence Awards](https://rhpns.ca/20990-2/) - We would like to thank all 2024 Innovation and Excellence Awards nominees for their exceptional nominations. This year record breaking number of nominations set a new standard and made the judging process a rewarding challenge. Nominations received demonstrated dedication to innovation is truly commendable. We encourage all finalists to submit a nomination next year. 2024 Innovation
- [CFAA Federal Budget Highlights](https://rhpns.ca/cfaa-federal-budget-highlights/) - The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, introduced Budget 2024 entitled Fairness for Every Generation. This year’s budget is thematically focusing on building housing, making life more affordable and spurring growth in the economy for the next generation. In a two-week period in the lead up to the budget, the government
- [Interest Rates](https://rhpns.ca/interest-rates-3/) - Canada To Cut Interest Rates Before US As Labor Market Erodes: BMO The Canadian and US economy are diverging from their typically similar performance. A new research note from BMO warns Canada’s economy is seriously underperforming in contrast to the US, especially when it comes to labor and inflation. This widening divergence likely means Canada will enter
- [Mortgage Rates](https://rhpns.ca/mortgage-rates-2/) - Canada Tries To Bail Out Real Estate Developers With 30-Year Mortgages Canada is rolling out new policies to help its highly indebted households support soft demand for new housing. Earlier today, the Government of Canada (GoC) announced new measures to increase the amount of capital used to buy new homes. New home sales have been weak at these
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-26/) - For Immediate Release March 28, 2024 Prime Minister’s renter rights announcement another attack on rental housing providers Yesterday’s announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on renter rights is a one-sided attack on law-abiding, private sector rental housing providers. The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) noted that the province’s housing crisis has become
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-7/) - Growing communities and building more homes, faster Key Points $400 million top up to the Housing Accelerator Fund to expedite home construction and invest in affordable housing, aiming to fast-track 12,000 new homes in three years. Launching the $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to accelerate construction and upgrading of critical housing infrastructure, including water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-6/) - Protecting and expanding affordable housing Key Points Today the Prime Minister announced the creation of a new $1.5 billion Canada Rental Protection Fund to support non-market housing providers acquire existing housing developments. Summary During a housing announcement in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, unveiled key
- [Law Amendments](https://rhpns.ca/law-amendments-2/) - On Monday, 25, 2024, IPOANS made an appearance before Nova Scotia's Legislature Law Amendments Committee to present our stance on Bill 419, the Financial Measures Act. Statement by Kevin Russell Executive Director Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia Standing Committee on Law Amendments Bill 419 – Financial Measures Act March 2024 Thank you Chair,
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-5/) - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau Fairness for every generation Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many younger Canadians, doing as well as your parents or better – doesn’t seem possible. The middle-class dream feels out of reach. Your hard work isn’t paying off like it did for previous generations. Your paycheque doesn’t
- [Community Services](https://rhpns.ca/community-services/) - Province Indexing Income Assistance Rates The Province is taking further action to support vulnerable Nova Scotians by indexing income assistance rates. All income assistance streams will be indexed annually based on the consumer price index (CPI). In 2024-25, rates will be indexed by 2.5 per cent. “These continue to be challenging times for Nova Scotians
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-103/) - Cole Harbour residents express concerns about proposed 500-unit development New long-term care facility proposed for the site alongside 4 apartment buildings A new proposal to build a long-term care facility and four apartment buildings on a busy corner in Cole Harbour was met with traffic and stormwater concerns at a public meeting on Monday. Municipal staff and
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-42/) - They lead to a slowdown in construction and a deterioration in supply hurting future tenants Many housing advocates champion rent controls as a panacea for rising rents, but a wealth of empirical evidence indicates that while such controls may offer temporary respite to current tenants of controlled units, they invariably inflict long-term damage on future
- [Short Term Rentals](https://rhpns.ca/short-term-rentals-3/) - N.S. government extends registration deadline for short-term rentals Airbnb operators and other short-term rentals in Nova Scotia are being handed a break by the Houston government. The Tourist Accommodations Registration Act came into effect in April 2020 requiring accommodations with 28 days or less rent to register each year. Starting last April, short-term accommodations within
- [Rents](https://rhpns.ca/rents-2/) - N.S. rental options shrink as prices increase According to the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS), the rental market has the potential to get even tighter due to the province’s five per cent rent cap for occupied apartments. Many landlords are thinking about getting out of the market. When it comes to rental costs, Nova Scotia
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-6/) - $89M for Halifax Water's new Burnside building is 'excessive,' says provincial regulator Price not justifiable, according the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board The proposed $89-million price tag for a new Halifax Water operations centre in Burnside is not justified, according to an evaluation carried out for the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. The regulator sought a
- [Standard of Living](https://rhpns.ca/standard-of-living/) - Canadian Standard of Living Plummets Lower, Approaching Lost Decade: NBF Canadians were warned about building a housing-based economy, now they’re approaching a lost decade. National Bank of Canada Financial (NBF) recently wrote to institutions to warn the country’s productivity is stagnating. As a result, so is the quality of life as real gross domestic product (GDP) remains
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-102/) - Developer ends affordable housing partnership with province Clayton Developments is working with non-profits to build 373 units A major developer is walking away from almost $22 million in provincial funding for affordable housing and will instead partner with non-profit groups on a project in Dartmouth, N.S. Clayton Developments is building 875 units as part of its
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-4/) - A task force’s bold prescription: a Canada of 15-minute cities “More and better housing.” That is the promise of a new report from the federal Task Force for Housing & Climate. No news there. This is what Canada needs. But this crucial “blueprint” brings a more surprising insight. Its authors conclude that to deliver affordable,
- [Construction](https://rhpns.ca/construction-2/) - Canadian Home Building Intentions Are Worse Than 2019 Despite Gov Stimulus Canadian policymakers are scrambling to make daily announcements of helicopter cash to stimulate building, but it may have the opposite effect. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows building permit application values slightly increased in January. However most of the gain was lost to inflation, especially when
- [Fixed-Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-4/) - Renters say fixed-term leases erode stock of affordable apartments amid housing crisis Statistics Canada data shows rapid loss of rental units priced under $1,000 Keely Corrigan happily paid $754 a month for the last five years to rent a modest apartment in Dartmouth's north end, but that's a price range that's rapidly disappearing. Corrigan was the last tenant to leave the nine-unit
- [Narrative Research Poll](https://rhpns.ca/narrative-research-poll-2/) - NS: The PCs maintain their lead in terms of voter support. A slight majority remain satisfied with the provincial government’s performance. Houston remains most preferred as Premier. February 28, 2024 A majority are satisfied with the performance of the provincial government led by Tim Houston, according to the latest survey by Narrative Research. Just
- [Interest Rates](https://rhpns.ca/interest-rates-2/) - Tal holds fast to forecast: Interest rate cuts likely this summer Real estate market 'can do extremely well' when rates do come down CIBC World Markets deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal believes major global economies are slowing down, but told the audience at the Feb. 27 CBRE Canadian Market Outlook in Toronto he thinks that’s a good thing
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-13/) - What Do the Recent Proposed Federal Government Changes Mean for Short-Term Rental Operators in Halifax, NS? Stephen Himmelman MBA, CPA, CMA is a licensed real estate advisor with Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic and provides financial services through Stephen W Himmelman CPA Inc. With the start of the new year, understanding the recent federal, provincial, and municipal regulations
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-101/) - 120-unit housing development in Fall River can proceed after decision by province Similar project was rejected by Halifax Regional Municipality in 2022 The Nova Scotia government has cleared the way for a 120-unit housing development in Fall River — where a similar proposed project was turned down by Halifax Regional Municipality in 2022. On Friday, the province
- [Consumer Debt](https://rhpns.ca/consumer-debt-3/) - Canadian Mortgage Credit Continues To Slow, Credit Card Debt Surges Debt-crazed Canadians may not be borrowing to buy a home, but they are borrowing—a lot. Bank of Canada (BoC) data reveals outstanding mortgage credit made a small climb in December, at an unusually slow pace. Mortgage debt is now growing at the slowest rate in over two
- [Fixed-Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-3/) - Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending The Nova Scotia is preparing for modest housing spending, equating to 4.6 per cent of its capital plan for 2024-25. Newly tabled figures pledge $74.2 million for public and student housing in $1.6 billion worth of intended investment in new infrastructure and asset replacement and improvements. Subject to budget approval later
- [Nova Scotia - Capital Budget](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-capital-budget/) - Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending The Nova Scotia is preparing for modest housing spending, equating to 4.6 per cent of its capital plan for 2024-25. Newly tabled figures pledge $74.2 million for public and student housing in $1.6 billion worth of intended investment in new infrastructure and asset replacement and improvements. Subject to budget approval later
- [Property Assessments](https://rhpns.ca/property-assessments-2/) - Landlord 'between anger and helplessness' as his property value on affordable housing units more than doubles in Truro, N.S. TRURO, N.S. — Mike Scherz was shocked when he saw his 2024 property value assessment. Scherz is a landlord who owns a five-unit apartment building in Truro. When he purchased the building in 2022, he opted
- [HRM Board of Police of Commissioners](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-board-of-police-of-commissioners/) - IPOANS appeared before HRM's Board of Police Commissioners, advocating for adequate funding for HRPD. Statement by Kevin Russell HRM Board of Police Commissioners February 7, 2024 Mayor, Councillors, Commissioner Kent, Members of the Board of Police Commissioners Thank you for the opportunity to present on the proposed 2024-2025 Police budget. The Investment Property Owners Association
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-100/) - More than 6,000 residential units planned in Bedford Commons development BEDFORD, N.S. — A developer is pitching 27 buildings between six and 33 storeys tall for the Bedford Commons. When complete, it would mean a new neigbhourhood with 6,216 residential units, plus plenty of commercial. “This is the first step,” said Coun. Tim Outhit (Bedford
- [Bank of Canada](https://rhpns.ca/bank-of-canada-2/) - Bank of Canada More Concerned About Inflation Than Speeches Imply The BoC is concerned the slowdown hasn’t brought inflation lower already. Canada’s central bank projected an “everything is under control” attitude at last month’s announcement. The Bank of Canada (BoC) governor even shifted the conversation from threatening rate hikes, to discussing when the next cuts are coming.
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-99/) - Mic Mac Mall Adding Retail Tenants as Landlord Plans Massive On-Site Mixed-Use Redevelopment It’s been a very busy time for leasing in the past year or so for Mic Mac Mall, which is Atlantic Canada’s largest enclosed shopping centre, located in Dartmouth, across the harbour from Halifax. And the popular centre, owned and operated by Mic Mac
- [HRM Centre Plan](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-centre-plan-2/) - District 7 Update – Centre Plan update and District 7 changes Access this update by visiting Waye Mason, Councillor, District 7 website.
- [Rents](https://rhpns.ca/rents/) - Halifax experienced historic rent increases, maintained 'very low' vacancy rate in 2023 The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's rental market report for 2023 was released Wednesday The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Halifax is up 11 per cent year over year — one of the highest spikes in Canada — while the city's vacancy
- [HRM 2024 Budget Committee Hearing](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-2024-budget-committee-hearing/) - IPOANS appeared before HRM's Budget Committee on Wednesday presenting the following presentation. Statement by Kevin Russell Budget Committee Halifax Regional Council January 24, 2024 Mr. Mayor, Councillors, and Staff: Thank you for the opportunity to present on the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) has been the voice of
- [HRM Centre Plan](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-centre-plan/) - Centre Plan Update: District 5 Changes HRM has released details on proposed changes to the Centre Plan. I would have included this in my E-Newsletter earlier this week, but I didn’t know this was going live until January’s edition was already sent. The proposed changes are significant enough to warrant a dedicated post, especially given
- [Tenant Registry](https://rhpns.ca/tenant-registry/) - A new registry of bad tenants — and some landlords too — is gaining traction in Ontario Online database Openroom says it hosted almost 2 million searches in past year A new registry of delinquent Ontario tenants — and some unscrupulous landlords — is gaining traction among landlords and legal experts. Weiting Bollu founded the platform Openroom a
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-12/) - Population growth has been positive for Nova Scotia. The mix of sources needs to be managed. - Bill Black Nova Scotia’s population grew by 30,750 residents in the twelve months ending September 30th. That robust number conceals worrying trends. The rate of growth was lower than the country as a whole, and dropped Nova Scotia
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-3/) - Canada Considering Cap On International Students, Says Immigration Minister Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed his commitment to closely examine the influx of international students and temporary residents entering Canada amid growing concerns over the connection between housing affordability and immigration dynamics. In recent interviews, Miller acknowledged the multifaceted relationship between housing and immigration, emphasizing that these matters were deliberated
- [Mortgage Rates](https://rhpns.ca/mortgage-rates/) - Canadian Mortgage Rates May Resume Climb As Bond Yields Surge Canadian real estate buyers have been motivated by falling mortgage rates, but that may change soon. Government of Canada (GoC) 5-year bond yields have been climbing sharply. The yield, which helps determine the cost of 5-year fixed rate mortgages, had been falling over the past few months,
- [Property Assessments](https://rhpns.ca/property-assessments/) - Residential, commercial property values jump in N.S. for second year in a row Property Valuation Services Corp. cites strong demand despite higher cost of materials, labour Residential and commercial property values in Nova Scotia have jumped significantly for the second consecutive year. They are up 17.8 per cent over the past 12 months, according to new
- [Consumer Debt](https://rhpns.ca/consumer-debt-2/) - New report suggests finances taking its toll on Atlantic Canadians A report out today suggests in terms of debt and repayment, Atlantic Canadians are struggling more than other regions in the country. The quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted by Ipsos measures attitudes towards consumer debt and gauges Canadians ability to pay bills, or absorb
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration-2/) - Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs Federal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to immigration could affect housing affordability and services, internal documents show. Documents obtained by The Canadian Press through an access-to-information request show Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada analyzed the potential effects
- [Housing Crisis](https://rhpns.ca/housing-crisis/) - Experts, stakeholders give N.S. mixed grades for handling of housing crisis in 2023 "You can go through the whole process of nine months, come out on the other end with a decision in your favour, with no way to collect any restitution — and that's simply unfair." -Kevin Russell The signs are impossible to ignore:
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-41/) - ‘Demoralizing’: Rent cap rises to 5% in N.S., putting tenants under further strain Brigley is fortunate that his rent is well under market. The biggest issue, he said, is his building has “a severe lack of maintenance.” It’s a new year, and there’s a new rent cap in Nova Scotia. As of Jan. 1, the province
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-11/) - A simple plan to help boost Canada’s affordable housing supply A federal fund could allow non-profits to buy and maintain existing stock, freeing up private sector capital for reinvestment By Mark Kenney and Sam Kolias The federal government has embraced a robust suite of measures to spark new home construction, and as officials consider next
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-25/) - For Immediate Release December 11, 2023 Fixed term leases vital to providing emergency housing for unhoused Any changes to fixed term leases will result in more homelessness, warned Kevin Russell, Executive Director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS). “When IPOANS members are contacted by government or not-for-profit agencies to provide emergency
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-41/) - Halifax moves ahead with 2 projects to bring in more affordable housing Cogswell housing strategy, sale of surplus HRM land get green light from city council Halifax council is taking steps to bring more affordable housing to the city through the new Cogswell District and the sale of some municipal land. On Tuesday, city councillors directed staff to
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-40/) - Rent control bill won't fix the lack of supply If we want to keep rent under control, then we need more supply The idea of rent control is likely still a political non-starter in Alberta, but that hasn’t yet discouraged its proponents from trying. The latest attempt to force the issue comes in the form
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-24/) - Fixed-term leases: N.S. Tories won’t fix loophole landlords use to evict at will A fixed-term lease Corbin signed a fixed-term lease. That type of lease is defined under the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act as a lease “entered into for a fixed period of time, which includes the day of commencement and the day of termination stated
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-98/) - Developer disappointed with new federal rental supply measures The top executive of a Canadian development company says new federal funding efforts to spur rental unit construction have missed the mark. In its fall economic statement this month, Ottawa announced $15 billion in new loan funding beginning in 2025-26 for the Apartment Construction Loan Program. Adrian Rocca, CEO of
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-10/) - Bill Black: Government Contributions To Housing Costs Should Benefit The Neediest People The federal and provincial governments have announced initiatives for affordable housing. Some of their initiatives focus on the wrong target. Anything that increases the supply of housing is good for all parts of the market. The federal commitment to expand the capacity for insured
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-23/) - For Immediate Release November 27, 2023 Halifax’s tax increase will make housing more expensive and worsen housing crisis Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed 9.7% tax increase will add costs to delivering housing and make the city’s housing crisis worse. “Is it any wonder so many people are homeless when the best idea that Halifax Regional Municipality
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-40/) - Advocate for property owners says a property tax hike in HRM would worsen housing crisis The head of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia says a proposed property tax bump would only make the housing crisis worse. This comes as Halifax Regional Municipality’s budget committee meets today to review a staff report recommending
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-39/) - Parts of Halifax are experiencing rapid growth. Can the infrastructure keep up? As parts of Halifax continue to see rapid growth, there is growing concern about whether the infrastructure can support the increase in population. The provincial government announced approvals this week for up to 2,060 homes in three special planning areas in Bedford West — an
- [](https://rhpns.ca/19988-2/) - Developer aims to restore old Dartmouth post office, add 26-storey tower Major changes to the landmark heritage building require Halifax regional council’s OK DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Vacant for years, the old sandstone Dartmouth post office could soon see new life — with a tower on top. RHAD Architects, on behalf of property owner James Lawley,
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-38/) - Halifax’s looming money problems take shape Mayor Savage says bad decisions around development are really coming back to bite the city this year. The Audit & Finance Standing Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15, to get an update on Halifax’s financial performance in the second quarter of this fiscal year. And there was some good news,
- [Home Sharing Rentals](https://rhpns.ca/home-sharing-rentals/) - Houston government says it has high hopes for 'outside-the-box' housing programs Province hoping home renos, private room rentals will create 820 new living spaces The Nova Scotia Government is hoping its partnership with Happipad, a room rental platform, and offering up to $25,000 to Nova Scotians to convert space in their homes into apartments will result
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-97/) - 1970s-era office tower being converted into rental apartments in downtown Halifax New version of Centennial Building should be move-in ready in 2 years, says developer A Halifax developer says his company's plans to convert a 1970s-era office tower into residential units is on schedule and should be ready for tenants in two years. Elliot MacNeil
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-96/) - Commentary: Vacant Halifax lots and the reactive mess we are in Jeffrey Biggar is an assistant professor at Dalhousie’s School of Planning Empty lots in Halifax reflect the unintended consequence of plans to add more housing. It’s hard to feel hopeful about progress when we see lots of underperforming land during an acute housing shortage.
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-37/) - Why big Halifax landlords are reporting average rent increases above N.S. cap Killam, CAPREIT recently reported annual increases of 4.3% and 8%, respectively It's been three years since Nova Scotia imposed a two per cent rent cap, yet rents have been rising faster than they have in decades. Examining the public financial records of some
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-95/) - Expect more multi-residential buildings with smaller units, Halifax developer tells homelessness conference Halifax is Canada’s second-fastest-growing midsize city, but what are the unintended consequences of population and economic growth? Expect to see more multi-residential buildings and smaller units, said Alex Halef, a developer who heads Banc Investments Ltd. and Inverse Developments Ltd. “I know you’re seeing smaller
- [U.S. Rents](https://rhpns.ca/u-s-rents/) - Rent is finally cooling. Nearly 1 million new apartment units — an all-time high — are under construction around the country, census data shows. Of those, 520,000 are expected to hit the market this year, with another 460,0000 to follow in 2024, according to CoStar. There’s good news for renters: Your too-high rent is finally not skyrocketing
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-36/) - Halifax residential construction costs up 8.4% in 3rd quarter compared to last year Labour shortages a factor contributing to higher prices, industry members say New data from Statistics Canada shows residential construction costs went up 8.4 per cent in Halifax for the three months of July to September compared to the same quarter last year. Halifax had
- [Law Amendments](https://rhpns.ca/law-amendments/) - The address by IPOANS Executive Director to the Law Amendments Committee. Remarks on Bill 339 Law Amendments Committee October 23, 2023 Mr. Chair and members of the Law Amendments Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on Bill 339, amendments to the Financial Measures Act. It’s an honour to speak on behalf of
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-22/) - For Immediate Release October 20, 2023 Lack of government action on compliance and enforcement makes housing crisis worse Thursday’s announcement by Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc that the government won’t be bringing in a compliance and enforcement unit for its residential tenancies program will make Nova Scotia’s housing crisis worse. Kevin Russell, Executive Director
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-21/) - For Immediate Release October 19, 2023 Bill 350 - another bad housing idea by the NDP Nova Scotia New Democrats continue to bring forward bad housing ideas that make the housing crisis worse. The latest bad idea is Bill 350 that would make no pet policies in apartment buildings illegal. Service animals for tenants are
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-11/) - N.S. government not moving ahead with a residential tenancy enforcement unit this year Report called for it to be in place by March, but province will miss that timeline The Nova Scotia government will not introduce legislation this fall to create a residential tenancy compliance and enforcement unit, meaning it will miss the timeline recommended in a
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-35/) - Harmful’ bill hurts affordable housing and escalates taxes in HRM: municipal leaders “Hearing HRM complain about the lack of consultation is quite rich." "HRM doesn’t engage in a meaningful consultation with the people and businesses who actually build housing.” - Developer Peter Polley HALIFAX, N.S. — Surprise provincial legislation aimed at speeding up housing development
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-34/) - ‘Harmful’ bill hurts affordable housing and escalates taxes in HRM: municipal leaders “Hearing HRM complain about the lack of consultation is quite rich." "HRM doesn’t engage in a meaningful consultation with the people and businesses who actually build housing.” - Developer Peter Polley HALIFAX, N.S. — Surprise provincial legislation aimed at speeding up housing development
- [Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/legislature/) - PCs introduce bill to give N.S. government more say over HRM development Housing minister says changes are needed in order to speed residential construction in the capital The Houston government is giving itself even more power to control development in the Halifax Regional Municipality, in a bill introduced Thursday on the first day of the
- [Media](https://rhpns.ca/media-2/) - For Immediate Release October 10, 2023 NDP ideas will increase homelessness, worsen housing crisis Housing policies announced by NDP Leader Claudia Chender in recent weeks will increase the number of unhoused Nova Scotians and make the province’s housing crisis worse. Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) Executive Director Kevin Russell noted the failure
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-33/) - Ottawa approves Halifax's bid for federal housing money to fast-track new construction Halifax Regional Municipality will get $79.3M over 4 years to build more than 10,000 new units Ottawa has approved Halifax's bid for federal housing money, which will be used to fast-track the construction of 2,600 new units in the municipality over the next
- [Short Term Rentals](https://rhpns.ca/short-term-rentals-2/) - Nova Scotia to hike taxes, fines for short-term rental operators New rules will come into effect next spring Nova Scotia is changing the rules for short-term rentals, including by hiking the tax applied when operators register. The tax will vary depending on location, ranging from $240 in rural areas up to $3,600 in the Halifax
- [Public Housing](https://rhpns.ca/public-housing/) - Sites for new public housing not finalized, contrary to P.C. announcement Housing minister apologizes for mixed messaging The Progressive Conservative caucus jumped the gun in announcing where some long-awaited new public housing will be built, the province's housing minister says. "Clearly, my colleagues wanted to spread the good news for their communities, and I respect
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-32/) - N.S. Legal Aid lawyer calls for renoviction ban to ease growing rental housing crisis Councillor Sam Austin called it an emergency. Elizabeth Fry Society had just released its annual homelessness survey and the results were alarming. The report showed that the number of people in the city sleeping outside has more than doubled in the past year,
- [GST Rebate](https://rhpns.ca/gst-rebate/) - Nova Scotia to remove provincial portion of HST from new apartment building construction projects Premier Tim Houston says his government will reassess the measure after 2 years The Nova Scotia government will match steps announced by Ottawa last week and remove the provincial portion of the HST from new multi-unit apartment building construction projects. "I
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-3/) - What the Liberals' affordability bill means for Canadians, and how it will affect housing and food prices On Thursday Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled Bill C-56, which removes the GST on new rental housing and amends the Competition Act OTTAWA — Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled on Thursday Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-4/) - Tim Houston wanted health care to be the key issue for his government. He might not get his wish Housing, affordability have become central issues in Nova Scotia About two weeks after his government crossed the halfway threshold of its mandate, Premier Tim Houston shuffled his cabinet and set course with the team he hopes
- [GST Rebates](https://rhpns.ca/gst-rebates/) - Ottawa to remove GST on new rental housing, calls on cities to end exclusionary zoning: PM LONDON, ONT. - The Liberal government is dusting off a measure it promised years ago and pulling in other parties' proposals for cheaper groceries and more homes as it struggles to tackle affordability concerns that are top-of-mind for many
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-31/) - Council votes against turning Halifax Common into tent site 12 councillors voted against and 4 councillors voted for it Halifax regional council has voted against turning a section of the Halifax Common into a dedicated tent site for people experiencing homelessness. Twelve councillors voted against the motion and four voted in favour of it on
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-30/) - Halifax needs an empty-lot tax: councillor Waye Mason says developers need incentive to keep housing up until last minute instead of empty lots HALIFAX, N.S. — With over 1,000 people now actively homeless in Halifax Regional Municipality and rental vacancy at record lows, it’s tough to watch an empty lot sit undeveloped for years. Halifax South Downtown Coun.
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-94/) - Halifax will soon decide how to create affordable housing in Cogswell District Redevelopment of downtown area expected to add 2,500 new residents As the Cogswell District project progresses, Halifax will soon have to decide how it will approach affordable housing in the development. "There's a whole bunch of different ways that affordable housing can be
- [Short Term Rentals](https://rhpns.ca/short-term-rentals/) - Owners of short-term rentals in Halifax's residential areas face new restrictions Rules aimed at converting some vacation units into long-term rentals now in effect Halifax's new rules for short-term rentals are now in full force, restricting how they can operate in residential neighbourhoods in the hopes of freeing up housing stock. But the city's tactic
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-8/) - N.S. minister says international students need to take responsibility for finding housing, jobs Brian Wong says there are unscrupulous recruiters, but universities are independent businesses Nova Scotia's minister of advanced education says international students need to find housing and jobs before they arrive or have enough money to support themselves when they come here. A
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-10/) - Consultant's report on rental housing says Nova Scotia needs residential tenancy enforcement unit The current situation where both rental housing providers and tenants have to go through a six-month process to discover residential tenancy orders lack enforceability is concerning.". A report commissioned by the provincial government is recommending the creation of a residential tenancy compliance
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-93/) - CMHC cuts Ottawa's dividend payment to boost rental housing development Move marks significant change in policy aimed at steering capital into supporting new housing projects The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says it is temporarily reducing dividend payments to the federal government in order to redirect the funds toward supporting the construction of rental housing. The CMHC revealed in
- [REITS](https://rhpns.ca/reits/) - Apartment REITs see higher revenues amid tight rental market. Will this spur new supply? Boardwalk CEO says building new is too expensive, top priority is to reinvest in existing units The Calgary-based Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is among the REITs posting higher year-over-year revenues amid a stubbornly tight rental market. In the first
- [The National Housing Accord](https://rhpns.ca/the-national-housing-accord/) - To solve Canada’s housing crisis, make renting great again A new report from a coalition of non-profit and for-profit housing providers, developers and investors, one that calls for a mix of pro-rental incentives and pro-affordability supports. “Adding substantial new supply to address rental affordability is key to solving the housing crisis,” it says. If admitting you have
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government-2/) - Housing minister says federal government should have stayed in housing game BURNABY, B.C. - Housing Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government should have never got out of the housing business even as high-income professionals are struggling to find affordable housing. "For the better part of the last half century, federal governments of different partisan
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-92/) - Four towers planned for former St. Pat’s site in Halifax HRM spokesperson says no development application has been filed HALIFAX, N.S. — It’s a mighty vision for what’s now an open field of grass in downtown Halifax. Lydon Lynch Architects, on behalf of property owners Banc Investments Ltd., recently posted several images and a video of what
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-20/) - For Immediate Release August 8, 2023 Home Sharing Program raises many questions The Nova Scotia government’s new province-wide Home Sharing Program raises significant concerns and could create a whole new series of additional problems as the province faces the affordable housing crisis. “Nova Scotians should obviously welcome any effort to provide more affordable rental housing,”
- [HRM Landlord Registry](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-landlord-registry-3/) - Starting June 12, 2023, the R-400 By-law will require property owners to register their residential rental properties. These properties are required to be registered by April 1, 2024. The Residential Rental Registry will provide a clearer picture of the rental landscape in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Currently, the accuracy and detail of available building information is limited. A
- [Nova Scotia Small Claims Court](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-small-claims-court-2/) - Nova Scotia court says damage to student rental house like movie 'Animal House' A Nova Scotia small claims adjudicator has likened a dispute over damage to a student rental house as something that could have been included in the 1978 movie "Animal House." As a result, eight former tenants of the house in Antigonish, N.S.,
- [Federal Housing Minister](https://rhpns.ca/federal-housing-minister/) - Q&A: MP Sean Fraser hopes to alleviate housing strain in Nova Scotia as new housing minister Following a Cabinet Shuffle in Ottawa, Sean Fraser, the Member of Parliament for Central Nova, went from being the Immigration Minister to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, taking over from Ahmed Hussen. SaltWire had the opportunity to talk
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-7/) - With a month until school starts, still no sign of Nova Scotia's student housing strategy Student groups are concerned about the housing crisis' impact on post-secondary students As the school year quickly approaches, student advocacy groups are waiting for the Nova Scotia government's student housing strategy — and are worried post-secondary students will be on their
- [Immigration](https://rhpns.ca/immigration/) - Nova Scotia's population is suddenly booming. Can the province handle it? Growth over past year has been fastest on record since 1951 Indeed, they were far from alone. Nova Scotia's population has surged in the past few years, driven largely by immigration and people moving here from other provinces. The shift has been relatively sudden
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-19/) - For Immediate Release July 18, 2023 Low number of “renovictions” in 2022-2023 The actual number of approved renovictions in Nova Scotia is very low, according to the Nova Scotia government’s own data. According to publicly available data from Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies, there has been an average of only two renovictions approved per month since
- [Editorial](https://rhpns.ca/editorial-5/) - EDITORIAL: Housing solutions can't come fast enough for Atlantic Canadian tenants By allowing rents to increase unabated or by making owning rental units so unaffordable landlords sell them off — it’s the renters who suffer Residents of a P.E.I. apartment complex who received notice in June that the building was being divided into condos are
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-91/) - Family running Dartmouth convenience store eyes development with affordable units Proposal calls for a multi-use building with 29 units A small family-owned convenience store in Dartmouth's Woodlawn neighbourhood has big development plans. The Diab family recently submitted a development proposal to the city to turn their convenience store into a low-rise apartment building with commercial space on
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-39/) - Tenants fear for future as their Charlottetown apartment complex starts turning into condos New landlord selling off at least some units as condos, tenants found out in note Residents of the Waterview Heights complex in Charlottetown are worried about having to look for new housing in the wake of some major changes. The rental complex near
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-38/) - Examining the Unintended Consequences of Rent Control Policies in Cities Across America, May 2023 From December 2022 to February 2023, ndp analytics conducted 24 interviews with housing providers and developers from three different markets impacted by rent control policies and proposals: St. Paul, Minn.; Santa Ana/Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Portland/Eugene, Ore. The interviewees ranged from large firms
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-37/) - Agents say rent cap has ‘forced more landlords to quit and pushed up rents’ One hundred percent of letting agencies in Scotland say they have seen more landlords exiting the market since the country’s government brought in and then recently-extended a rent rise cap and evictions ban. Agents canvassed by trade organisation Propertymark also reported
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-29/) - HALIFAX BREAKS RECORDS – BOTH GOOD AND BAD Of new residents to Halifax, 74.4% were ages 15-44, the largest share in this age group ever recorded. The arrival of younger people in Halifax has resulted in a decline in the median age by 0.6 years since the previous year and by 1.4 years since 2016.
- [E-Bikes/Scooters](https://rhpns.ca/e-bikes-scooters/) - Fire departments are growing more alarmed by the rising incidence of lithium-ion battery fires. The research articles provided below aim to enhance the understanding of lithium-ion battery-related fire hazards among owners, staff, and tenants. They also offer valuable recommendations to minimize the risk of fires, thus promoting best practices in this regard. Lithium-Ion Batteries Research
- [New Brunswick](https://rhpns.ca/new-brunswick-3/) - N.B. government reveals housing strategy, and rent cap isn't part of it Rent cap should have been included, say tenants' rights group and opposition A rent bank and direct financial assistance to tenants are among the initiatives in the province's new housing strategy, but a rent cap is not included. The N.B. Housing Strategy: Housing
- [Population](https://rhpns.ca/population/) - HALIFAX BREAKS RECORDS – BOTH GOOD AND BAD Of new residents to Halifax, 74.4% were ages 15-44, the largest share in this age group ever recorded. The arrival of younger people in Halifax has resulted in a decline in the median age by 0.6 years since the previous year and by 1.4 years since 2016.
- [New Brunswick Housing Strategy](https://rhpns.ca/new-brunswick-housing-strategy/) - N.B. government reveals housing strategy, and rent cap isn't part of it Rent cap should have been included, say tenants' rights group and opposition A rent bank and direct financial assistance to tenants are among the initiatives in the province's new housing strategy, but a rent cap is not included. The N.B. Housing Strategy: Housing
- [CRA](https://rhpns.ca/cra/) - Investor home owners looking for a tax break on losses wait for CRA’s tap on the door Letters asking about profitability from the CRA to landlords looking for tax relief on losses are nothing new, says tax specialist There are hundreds of thousands of rented homes that do not turn a profit for their owners,
- [Fire Prevention and Safety](https://rhpns.ca/fire-prevention-and-safety/) - What's driving the battery fires with e-bikes and scooters? As firefighters battled a five-alarm fire at a supermarket in the Bronx earlier this month, New York City officials gathered beside what they said was the cause of the fire: the blackened shell of what was once a sit-on electric scooter. Officials said that a faulty
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-21/) - Atlantic Provinces’ Spending Growing Faster Than Own Source Revenues HALIFAX — Increased spending, inflation, and higher interest rates on debt are all contributing to budget imbalances in Atlantic Canada, according to the latest report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC). The Fiscal Monitor says that budget balances in the region are getting worse, describing
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-20/) - Canada’s Bank Regulator Moves To Tighten Credit As Impaired Loans Surge Canada’s bank regulator is growing increasingly concerned about a risk event. This morning the Office of The Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) raised the Domestic stability buffer (DSB) target 50 basis points (bps) to 3.5% of risk weighted assets (RWA). Banks subject to the
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-3/) - Are Canadian Governments a Vampire in Housing Affordability? A new study of Vancouver, Kelowna and Saanich confirm government costs consume as much as 29 per cent of an apartment purchase price and 33 per cent of average rent. A similar Ontario-based study finds government costs as high as 31 per cent. Frustrated home seekers wanting
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability-2/) - Development levies threaten the viability of rental projects Recent fee increases would have killed massive new rental project in South Vancouver, says developer One of Vancouver’s largest-ever rental projects broke ground June 15, but the scale of the project would be impossible today with recent increases in development levies. “Rental, you’re always on the scale.
- [Consumer Debit](https://rhpns.ca/consumer-debit/) - Canadian Households Dedicate A Record Share of Income To Debt Payments Canadians went on a record debt binge, and are now left with one of the worst hangovers in history. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the household debt service ratio (DSR) surged to a new record high in Q1 2023. Households now dedicate a record
- [Guest Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/guest-opinion/) - The rising cost of housing in Canada is all about supply – by Bob Mussett There is a tremendous amount of conversation swirling around the shortage of rental accommodation and the increasing costs to rent. Both are results of the same issue. We have a supply problem. It should be noted, under supply of housing
- [Affordable Hosuing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-hosuing/) - N.S. funded 954 new affordable rental units in last 5 years. Experts say this is far from enough Housing crisis is increasing demand for lower-cost rentals Michael Kabalen walks through a construction site that will soon be a neighbourhood of affordable rental units, tucked away on a quiet street in Dartmouth, N.S. The rows of
- [Household Debt](https://rhpns.ca/household-debt/) - Households now owe more than Canada's entire GDP, housing agency warns Households in other countries are paying down debt, but that's not the case in Canada Canadian households are more in debt than those in any other G7 country, and the amount they owe is now more than the value of the country's entire economy.
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-18/) - For Immediate Release May 15, 2023 New survey shows fixed term leases support affordable rental housing The majority of fixed term leases go to first-time renters accessing rental housing in Nova Scotia. That’s one of the findings of a new survey conducted by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS). The survey was
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-27/) - Halifax’s rent prices up 25 per cent compared to 2022: survey Costs are also increasing in other areas for landlords, higher mortgage rates, high constructions, higher operating costs and property taxes are definitely higher. According to a national rental report, Nova Scotia’s largest city is seeing a 25 per cent increase in rent compared to
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-90/) - 291-unit development planned for downtown Halifax The Marlstone will be a part of the Scotia Square complex Scotia Square developer Crombie REIT recently released images and some details on their big plans for a 291-unit residential building in downtown Halifax. They’re planning a major development across from the Scotiabank Centre at the corner of Albemarle
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-9/) - Court awards tenant $15K after landlord damaged toy car collection Landlord had appealed smaller amount ordered after previous hearing A Nova Scotia tenant has been awarded $16,217 by a Halifax small claims court — including $15,000 for damage to his toy car collection — after the landlord appealed a smaller amount awarded in a previous judgment. A residential tenancies
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-89/) - Halifax developer wants new deal but council says no way Halifax regional council makes developer stick to affordable housing promises It was a groundbreaking agreement: In exchange for three extra storeys, a for-market developer agreed to include 18 affordable, discounted units in a new development in an HRM suburban neighbourhood. But maybe it was too
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-88/) - Halifax council to consider policy requiring ‘affordable’ housing in new development A new policy headed to council next week would require affordable housing in new developments, but just how affordable they’ll be is up for debate. Inclusionary zoning would lower the price of a percentage of homes in a new building. There are varying approaches
- [Dal Legal Aid](https://rhpns.ca/dal-legal-aid/) - '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 with a backlog of cases. That means low-income and vulnerable people looking for legal help to deal with tenancy
- [Ontario Landlord Tenant Board](https://rhpns.ca/ontario-landlord-tenant-board/) - 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 have only gotten worse thanks to the added pressures of COVID-19 lockdowns, remote work, eviction
- [Rent Supplements](https://rhpns.ca/rent-supplements/) - '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 low-income Nova Scotians are turning to the rent supplement benefit program for help. But the program, which is funded by the federal and
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-87/) - 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 site of Value Village and then the Harbourview Market. The proposed one- and
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-32/) - 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 Cape Breton Post reported that the pending sale was expected to be a
- [Of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/of-interest/) - 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 Residential Tenancies Act. Legislation introduced as part of the recently tabled Bill 97, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-86/) - Halifax's West End Mall redevelopment will go on despite pushback, councillor says Haligonians were given a preview Tuesday evening of the possibilities for the redevelopment of the West End Mall. But the public open house came to an abrupt halt when a woman, who opposed the development, went on stage with a megaphone and took over
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-5/) - Hansard Transcripts Claudia Chender - Premier - Housing Crisis Act Gary Burrill - Minister Colton Leblanc - RTA Seniors Evictions CLAUDIA CHENDER « »: Mr. Speaker, rents have risen by more than 9 per cent in Halifax this year - the fastest pace on record. Meanwhile, we have a rent cap, which the government just extended. How could
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-4/) - Hansard Transcripts 3rd Reading of Bill 262 - final debate HON. KIM MASLAND « »: Mr. Speaker, would you please call Bill No. 262. [9:30 p.m.] [Page 5827] Bill No. 262 - Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act (amended). THE SPEAKER « »: The honourable Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services. HON. COLTON LEBLANC « »: I move that
- [IPOANS Appearance Before NS Law Amendments Committee](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-appearance-before-ns-law-amendments-committee/) - Kevin Russell Remarks on Bill 262 Law Amendments Committee April 3, 2023 Mr. Chair and members of the Law Amendments Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on Bill 262. Before I begin my comments about Bill 262, I would like to acknowledge the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services and
- [Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases-2/) - PC MLAs vote down NDP amendments to close fixed-term lease loophole After hearing from unhappy landlords, advocates, and tenants, government MLAs voted down amendments to their bill extending Nova Scotia’s temporary rent control. The legislature’s Law Amendments Committee heard from 14 speakers about the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act on Monday. As the Halifax
- [Rent Cap - Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/rent-cap-fixed-term-leases/) - Nova Scotia landlords, tenant advocates clash over rent caps, fixed-term leases Landlords and tenant advocates faced off in a debate over rent caps and fixed-term leases at the Nova Scotia legislature on Monday. The law amendments committee heard presentations on the Progressive Conservative government’s plan to extend the cap – which is currently set at two per
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-17/) - For Immediate Release March 29, 2023 Survey says: Rent cap forcing out rental property owners The Nova Scotia government’s rent cap is the number one reason property owners are selling their rental units. That’s one of the major findings of a new survey conducted by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS). Rental
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-3/) - The government's Bill to extend rent control for another two years has passed its second reading in the legislature. Bill No. 262 - Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act (amended) will now move to the Law Amendments Committee, where IPOANS will present our case against this harmful legislation. We believe that rent control and fixed-term
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-85/) - Coming soon to HRM: Developments greenlit in your neighbourhood Three community councils had busy schedules on Monday night, voting on a number of proposals from developers. Here’s a rundown on the latest of what’s going up in HRM. Corner of Portland and Carver Streets, Dartmouth First up at the Harbour-East Marine Drive Community Council meeting Monday night
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-9/) - Houston sides with landlords as Nova Scotia’s housing crisis rages on On February 3, 2023 the Nova Scotia government announced some changes to the Residential Tenancies Program. These changes to the regulations under the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act do a few different things, but one of them is conveniently not mentioned at all in
- [OPINION](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-8/) - Private landlords are not to blame for housing crisis Instead of scrutinizing what private landlords are doing and how much they raise rents we need to focus on what government is doing — and not doing. By Catlin De Villa Contributor to The Toronto Star We can all agree that rents are out of control in
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-84/) - Halifax development on hold after heritage building destroyed The Carlton Street house was built in 1861, part of the Carlton Victorian Streetscape A large development in central Halifax is on hold after a heritage building involved in the project was destroyed. Taylor Dean was in her Carlton Street apartment with her roommate early last Friday
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-9/) - Some Argue Halifax’s New Airbnb Law Will Cost City Millions HALIFAX — At one time, Airbnb seemed to many like a simple side hustle to make some cash. During the odd days or when you’re away from your home, you can rent it out rather than leaving it empty. But, as the popularity of Airbnb
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-8/) - Stacey Gomez says her landlord is trying to limit media access to their ongoing residential tenancies case. As the Halifax Examiner reported in December 2022, Gomez and landlord Marcus Ranjbar had a hearing scheduled for early January: The tenant and landlord have been in a months-long dispute over a south end Halifax apartment. Ranjbar attempted to evict
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-83/) - Upper Hammonds Plains residents say zoning changes allow growth 'on our terms' Requests to build in historically Black community flooded in ahead of new rules Residents in Upper Hammonds Plains say recent zoning changes will help stop the "gentrification" of their historic African Nova Scotian community as they plan for the future. Last month, Halifax regional
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-82/) - N.S. government support for development led by former PC candidate raises questions, says critic Minister says partisan politics did not factor into decision Questions are being raised about the provincial government's decision to fast-track a development led by a former Tory candidate. John Lohr, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, approved a parcel of
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature-2/) - The first session of the 64th general assembly will resume Tuesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. NDP Leader Claudia Chender's comments on the upcoming spring session “On affordability, in terms of the folks that we speak to, housing is a really dominant theme all across the province,” Chender said. “In more rural parts, it’s about the
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-36/) - Halifax - The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved a rate increase for Nova Scotia Power of 14% over the next two years. In its 203-page decision, the regulator said: "The board cannot simply disallow N.S. Power's reasonable costs to make rates more affordable. These principles ensure fair rates and the financial health of
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-81/) - Developments that are changing Dartmouth Shannon Park, Opal Ridge, Ocean Breeze and others will add thousands of new homes DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Dartmouth density is real. Several big developments are in planning or in progress that will infuse Dartmouth with thousands of new residential units. “We haven’t seen this kind of development ever in Dartmouth
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-80/) - What Development At Shannon Park Tells Us About Halifax’s Housing Crisis HALIFAX – The latest plan to develop the Shannon Park lands in the north end of Dartmouth is ambitious. Canada Lands Company, which bought the 85 acres of property in 2014, wants to create a mixed-use community spread out over 23 newly built city blocks. The
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-6/) - Alignvest acquires new Halifax student housing facility Alignvest Student Housing REIT has acquired a purpose-built student accommodation property on Seymour Street in Halifax from Montreal-based student and rental housing developer Werkliv. See-More is a six-storey facility with 491 beds in 141 fully furnished units, including studios, three-, four- and five-bedroom suites, which provides a variety of configurations for
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-35/) - Nova Scotia government considering options for rent cap post-2023 The Progressive Conservative government isn’t ruling out some form of rent control past the planned December 2023 lifting of the current 2% cap on rents. Minister Colton LeBlanc is responsible for Service Nova Scotia, and by extension, the Residential Tenancies Act. In a post-cabinet scrum on
- [Power Rates](https://rhpns.ca/power-rates/) - Nova Scotia regulator approves 14% electricity rate hike, defying premier Rates will rise on average by 6.9% each year in 2023 and 2024 Nova Scotia regulators approved a 14 per cent electricity rate hike on Thursday, defying calls by Premier Tim Houston to reject the increase. Rates will rise on average by 6.9 per cent each
- [Landlord Registry](https://rhpns.ca/landlord-registry/) - Landlord Registry – More Red Tape Solves Housing Crisis I can see the headlines now: “More red tape solves housing crisis” or “Halifax City Council regulates its way to a world class solution to affordable housing” maybe even “Landlord registry makes housing affordable.” I often wonder if expensive rules regulations and policies really distract enough
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-16/) - For Immediate Release January 25, 2023 Halifax Regional Council slams the door on public input on $1.2 million landlord registry Despite Halifax Regional Municipality staff telling Mayor Mike Savage, “We haven’t spoken with landlords recently,” Halifax Regional Council overwhelmingly rejected holding a public hearing on its proposed $1.2 million landlord registry. A mandatory landlord registry
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-15/) - For Immediate Release January 23, 2023 Landlord registry a $1 million gimmick that will worsen housing crisis Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposed landlord registry will do nothing to solve the housing crisis and further punishes rental housing providers who must be part of the solution. “Private rental housing providers, especially those who are small owner/operators, are
- [HRM Landlord Registry](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-landlord-registry-2/) - Halifax one step closer to rental registry after bylaw passes first reading Halifax regional council has passed the first reading of a bylaw that would implement a registry of all rental properties in the municipality. Under the proposed bylaw, all rental housing properties would need to be registered and owners and operators would need to
- [Modular Housing](https://rhpns.ca/modular-housing/) - Nova Scotia to spend $8M providing modular housing for health-care workers Minister calls it a temporary solution to recruit more staff to the province Nova Scotia's government announced Tuesday it will spend $8 million to create modular housing for health-care workers. John Lohr, minister of municipal affairs and housing, said the projects will provide transitional housing for health-care workers in
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-79/) - New Plan For Dartmouth Waterfront Includes Cruise Ship Berths DARTMOUTH – Early plans for a significant redevelopment of Alderney Landing and the Dartmouth waterfront include cruise ship berths and a pedestrian trail connecting King’s Wharf and Ferry Terminal Park. At the January 19 Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee, a group of stakeholders laid
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-78/) - Dartmouth's Shannon Park development finally takes step forward Proposal would see 3,000 new residential units on 34 hectares of lands The long-awaited Shannon Park development that would see a new community built on the Halifax Harbour is finally seeing progress. The Halifax municipality's Harbour East-Marine Drive Community Council moved the proposed development agreement along on
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-26/) - HRM to consider KPIs, timeframes for development applications, permits This isn’t about blame, insists Coun. Waye Mason. At Tuesday’s Halifax regional council meeting, Mason (Halifax South Downtown) asked for staff to investigate a system of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and timelines for permits and meeting timelines for developments. “It’s not about throwing staff under
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-19/) - Halifax among fastest growing cities in Canada Kentville, Truro, New Glasgow and CBRM also saw growth, according to Statistics Canada Halifax was the second-fastest growing urban region in the country in 2022, after Moncton, N.B., according to new data from Statistics Canada. The municipality grew by 4.4 per cent between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022. According
- [Property Assessements](https://rhpns.ca/property-assessements/) - Property values in Nova Scotia climb steeply this year due to hot market, pandemic Residential assessments up about 20% over last year, commercial properties up about 7% The value of Nova Scotia properties is rising steeply this year due to a hot housing market in 2021 and new construction projects. Residential values are going up about
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-7/) - Tenant evicted from condemned Halifax apartment gets another hearing in the new year Tenant wants fines against landlord Stacey Gomez and Marcus Ranjbar will be back before a residential tenancies officer in January. The tenant and landlord have been in a months-long dispute over a south end Halifax apartment. Ranjbar attempted to evict Gomez to
- [Nova Scotia Housing Crisis](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-housing-crisis/) - Nova Scotia’s housing crisis: Why it’s getting tougher to keep a roof over your head "It is a piecemeal response to the crisis, not the all-hands-on-deck response needed, says Lovitt." This crisis has been brewing for five decades. Halifax's population grew at a sleepy if not stagnant pace. Apart from a brief construction boom in
- [2022 Year End review](https://rhpns.ca/2022-year-end-review/) - Year In Review: Kevin Russell On The Challenges N.S. Landlords Faced In 2022 Q: As somebody who speaks on behalf of landlords and property investors in Nova Scotia, when you look back at 2022, what comes to your mind? This year unfolded the way we predicted it would, and that’s very unfortunate. What’s happening now
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-14/) - For Immediate Release December 14, 2022 Rental housing providers continue to be ignored by the Houston government Today’s cost of living announcement by Premier Tim Houston continues to ignore small rental housing providers who are struggling with the double-whammy of a 2% rent cap and skyrocketing energy costs. “Tim Houston didn’t create the affordable housing
- [Heating Assistance Programs](https://rhpns.ca/heating-assistance-programs-2/) - $100M in funding announced for home heating rebate for Nova Scotians Eligibility will also be expanded to include household incomes of up to $85,000 The Nova Scotia government says it is adding more than $100 million to its heating rebate program to help residents with the rising costs of living. The province says the Heating
- [Heating Assistance Programs](https://rhpns.ca/heating-assistance-programs/) - Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home-heating assistance The money will also offer low-income households free heat pumps and the electrical panel upgrades needed to install them HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is investing $140 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs to help low- and middle-income homeowners end their
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/17766-2/) - P.E.I. rental cap demonstrates anti-business bias Kathy McInnis is a property owner in Charlottetown. First of all, I would like to state that I never write letters to the editor, and I really do not get involved in politics. But when politics start taking away our right to earn a living while using the business
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-7/) - More taxes on real estate investment trusts won’t solve the housing crisis Mark Kenney is the president and chief executive of Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAPREIT). The solution to the housing crisis is simple: We need more homes, of all kinds. At Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAPREIT), we are
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-34/) - New Brunswick considers making landlords apply for certain rent increases Putting onus on landlords would be shift from approach that leaves it to tenants to challenge big increases New Brunswick's housing minister says the province may introduce legislation next spring that would force landlords to apply for permission to increase rents above a certain threshold. Jill
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-33/) - Landlords Worry Rent Cap, Heating Costs Will Drive Mass Rental Unit Sell-Off With a two-percent rent cap in place, it has become impossible to recoup the increase. Burgess says that for the first time as a landlord he is thinking of selling some buildings. HALIFAX — The subject of home heating costs has ignited across
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-6/) - Nova Scotia studying creation of enforcement unit for tenant-landlord disputes “Sometimes, it’s just a matter of having an officer there to mediate the situation and to advise the offside party that they are offside," Kevin Russell, The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has hired a consultant to
- [Narrative Research Poll](https://rhpns.ca/narrative-research-poll/) - Satisfaction with Houston government’s performance remains high and stable in NS The PCs continue to lead in terms of voter support Houston remains most preferred as Premier December 1, 2022: Nova Scotians remain highly satisfied with the provincial government’s performance led by Premier Houston, with six in ten (61%, compared with 62% in August 2022)
- [Landlords looking for co-operation, not confrontation.](https://rhpns.ca/landlords-looking-for-co-operation-not-confrontation/) - We are now two months into facing the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
- [Investment property owners aim to counter anti-landlord sentiment](https://rhpns.ca/investment-property-owners-aim-to-counter-anti-landlord-sentiment/) - Halifax is booming, which is a blessing and a curse. Even before the pandemic, population growth was straining the housing supply.
- [Finding housing solutions by working together](https://rhpns.ca/finding-housing-solutions-by-working-together/) - When Nova Scotians talk about housing, the conversation can take on many different forms.
- [DAVID RAPSON: Rent control is not the answer](https://rhpns.ca/david-rapson-rent-control-is-not-the-answer/) - Halifax is booming, which is a blessing and a curse.
- [Swiss rent-control model actually drives up rents](https://rhpns.ca/swiss-rent-control-model-actually-drives-up-rents/) - The Investment Property Owners of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) researched Switzerland’s rent-control regime.
- [The secret behind Halifax’s ability to build purpose-built rental housing at a record pace](https://rhpns.ca/the-secret-behind-halifaxs-ability-to-build-purpose-built-rental-housing-at-a-record-pace/) - Since the early 1970s, purpose-built rental (PBR) housing construction has taken a backseat in Canada to the homeownership market comprising freehold and condominium housing.
- [Why Rent Control Isn’t The Answer To Rising Housing Costs In N.S.](https://rhpns.ca/why-rent-control-isnt-the-answer-to-rising-housing-costs-in-n-s/) - As of June of 2020, 91 percent of landlords in the province ran small operations, just renting out a few units each.
- [How luxury apartment buildings help low-income renters](https://rhpns.ca/how-luxury-apartment-buildings-help-low-income-renters/) - When affordable housing activists see “luxury” apartment buildings going up in gentrifying neighborhoods they sometimes assume that the apartment buildings are causing the rents to go up.
- [After a year, Berlin’s experiment with rent control is a failure](https://rhpns.ca/after-a-year-berlins-experiment-with-rent-control-is-a-failure/) - “I worry about Berlin,” says Rolf Buch, a born and bred Rhinelander.
- [Berlin’s Rent Control Effort: A One-Year Lookback](https://rhpns.ca/berlins-rent-control-effort-a-one-year-lookback/) - Rent control, touted as a strategy to protect residents from rising house prices stemming from demand far surpassing supply...
- [Switzerland is putting its housing crisis to a referendum](https://rhpns.ca/switzerland-is-putting-its-housing-crisis-to-a-referendum/) - Amid rising rental prices in urban areas, Swiss voters are being asked to decide on a proposal that will impose a 10 per cent minimum...
- [Is rent control making a comeback?](https://rhpns.ca/is-rent-control-making-a-comeback/) - The 1970s sparked some cultural trends that have since fallen out of favor, such as disco and platform shoes.
- [Rent Control’s Winners and Losers](https://rhpns.ca/rent-controls-winners-and-losers/) - Go to any booming urban center these days, whether in Boston or Washington or Atlanta, and one thing is certain...
- [Rental Housing Affordability In Nova Scotia, Gardner Pinfold Consulting](https://rhpns.ca/rental-housing-affordability-in-nova-scotia-gardner-pinfold-consulting/) - Rental Housing Affordability In NS Gardner Pinfold Report
- [What does economic evidence tell us about the effects of rent control?](https://rhpns.ca/what-does-economic-evidence-tell-us-about-the-effects-of-rent-control/) - Steadily rising housing rents in many of the US’s large, productive cities have reignited the discussion whether to expand or enact rent control provisions.
- [Who Pays for Rent Control? Heterogeneous Landlord Response to San Francisco’s Rent Control Expansion](https://rhpns.ca/who-pays-for-rent-control-heterogeneous-landlord-response-to-san-franciscos-rent-control-expansion/) - Steadily rising housing rents in many of the US’s large, productive cities has brought the issue of affordable housing...
- [City-wide effects of new housing supply: Evidence from moving chains](https://rhpns.ca/city-wide-effects-of-new-housing-supply-evidence-from-moving-chains/) - Housing affordability is a major issue in most cities throughout the world.
- [Rent Control: Academic Research & Articles from Canada, the US & Abroad](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-academic-research-articles-from-canada-the-us-abroad/) - Understanding BC’s History of Rent Control and Tax Policy to Improve Today’s Rental Housing Crisis-April 8, 2019.
- [IPOANS Fair Rent Ad](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-fair-rent-ad/) - Fair Rent Ad by IPOANS
- [Ursula Prossegger - Landlords shut out](https://rhpns.ca/ursula-prossegger-landlords-shut-out/) - Last year, I wrote to The Chronicle Herald about the challenges landlords like me face.
- [2021 Nova Scotia Election Survey - Party Leaders Responses to IPOANS Questions](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-election-surveys/) - PC leader Tim Houston, Liberal leader Iain Ranking and the NPD party leader Gary Burrill respond to IPOANS questions on industry issues confronting Nova Scotia’s Multi-Unit Residential industry.
- [The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/the-investment-property-owners-association-of-nova-scotia/) - Bill 62 - Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act: 5,400 multi-unit residential units and 3,600 single-family home and duplex rental units are at risk of being eliminated from Nova Scotia's rental market.
- [The Housing and Homelessness Partnership](https://rhpns.ca/the-housing-and-homelessness-partnership/) - The Housing and Homelessness Partnership is a collaborative that engages the community at all levels.
- [Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-affordable-housing-commission-3/) - The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission is looking at the current state of affordable housing in Nova Scotia.
- [Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-affordable-housing-commission-4/) - The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission is looking at the current state of affordable housing in Nova Scotia.
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-31/) - 5 major Canadian housing REITs launch ForAffordable.ca In the face of a federal government plan to re-examine the tax treatment of real estate investment trusts (REITs), and economic conditions which make it increasingly challenging to build affordable housing in major urban markets, five of Canada’s largest residential owners/operators have launched ForAffordable.ca. Created by Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT), Boardwalk
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-30/) - Tenant worried about future as New Dawn sells affordable housing units in Sydney Social welfare agency says rents for vulnerable people can't rise enough to cover increasing cost of operation Meaghan Morrison is worried about the future of affordable housing in Sydney, N.S., after finding out the social welfare agency that owns her apartment building
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-32/) - Most rent hikes on P.E.I. would be capped at 3% under new Residential Tenancy Act Long-awaited changes also include longer notice period for 'renovictions' Residential rent increases will be capped at three per cent per year under the new Residential Tenancy Act tabled in the P.E.I. Legislature on Tuesday. Under the new act — which has been in
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-13/) - Emergency energy help needed for smaller rental housing providers With massive power rate increases looming and oil and gas prices going through the roof as winter approaches, smaller rental housing providers need emergency financial help from the government to stay open. Mike Burgess owns a 12-unit property in north-end Dartmouth. With a 1,136-litre fuel tank, Burgess
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-25/) - Nova Scotia government being led astray by developers, Halifax councillors say Mayor begs housing minister for provincial land for homeless people this winter: ‘We need it in the worst possible way.” Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr was in the hot seat on Tuesday as councillors called his Bill 225 “not democratic,” and an
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-6/) - Marxism Won’t Solve Canada’s Rental Housing Crisis – Despite What Ottawa Thinks Canadian entrepreneurs used to build over 75,000 apartment units per year. Then came rent control, tax changes and other government intrusions, and they all-but abandoned the rental housing market. Now, with rental housing once again in short supply, the private sector has returned
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-5/) - Provincial utility board approved requests for two increases of 3.6 per cent each Provincial utility board approved requests for two increases of 3.6 per cent each The Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board has approved rate increases for Halifax Water totalling 7.2 per cent, the first increase in water rates since 2016. A release from the
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-24/) - Municipal officials decry 'undemocratic' effort by N.S. government to nullify bylaws Developer Peter Polley detailed his frustrations working with the HRM planning office. Polley said the province should review other HRM bylaws that could be standing in the way of prompt development .Halifax Mayor Mike Savage says a bill before the Nova Scotia Legislature that
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-31/) - P.E.I. landlords' group says 0% rent cap for 2023 will force some to sell units Landlords will not incur costs, says housing minister A bill to set rental increases for 2023 at zero per cent across the province passed in the P.E.I. Legislature on Wednesday. All MLAs present voted in favour except PC MLA Brad Trivers, and Liberal
- [IPOANS 2022 Survey](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-2022-survey/) - IPOANS October 2022 Survey Results The rent cap continues to make the housing crisis worse Survey shows rent cap causing the sale of 3,000 rental units A follow-up to our December 2021 survey, this year’s survey’s purpose was to gain rental market insight from members and non-members and determine their preferences for IPOANS proposed Rent
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-5/) - Province takes next step in creating enforcement unit for rental disputes Minister Colton LeBlanc says his department has put out a tender for an external consultant The provincial department in charge of Nova Scotia's Residential Tenancies Program is looking for a way to more effectively enforce its rules. On Wednesday, Colton LeBlanc, the minister responsible, told
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-23/) - 'This is not appropriate': Mayor Savage calls provincial legislation 'dangerous' On Friday, the province introduced amendments to the HRM Charter that would allow it to nullify bylaws to 'encourage faster housing construction' Halifax's mayor says he was caught off guard by what he's calling "dangerous" legislation that would let the province to override some municipal bylaws in
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/housingns/) - Legislation Addresses Power Rates, Profits Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced today, October 19, will help protect ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power’s general rate application now before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Under the amendments, the NSUARB will not be allowed to approve an increase based
- [Renovictions](https://rhpns.ca/renovictions/) - N.S. records 86 renovictions but advocates fear many others uncounted Leblanc said of the 86 applications, the adjudicator found in eight cases the tenancy should be ended. Of the other 78, 15 were dismissed, 23 were withdrawn, 11 reached a settlement, and 29 haven't been heard yet. Those results can be appealed to small claims court.
- [HousingNS](https://rhpns.ca/housingns-2/) - N.S. government unveils details of new housing agency Housing minister will have ultimate oversight Nova Scotia's minister responsible for housing released the details of a new agency to oversee public housing in the province, and he's keeping control within government. Housing Minister John Lohr tabled legislation Thursday that will amalgamate the five regional housing authorities
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-power-3/) - Legislation Addresses Power Rates, Profits Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced today, October 19, will help protect ratepayers from power rate increases related to Nova Scotia Power’s general rate application now before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB). Under the amendments, the NSUARB will not be allowed to approve an increase based
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-12/) - Rent cap continues to make housing crisis worse For Immediate Release October 12, 2022 Rent cap continues to make housing crisis worse Survey shows rent cap causing sale of 3,000 rental units A new survey by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) is showing that the Nova Scotia government’s rent cap is
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/16962-2/) - Will A Major Apartment Development Help Lower Sackville Fight Zero Percent Vacancy? SACKVILLE — Three new apartment buildings could be coming to Lower Sackville as the area deals with a zero percent vacancy rate. Upland Studio has filed an application to pave the way for the development at the Sackville Town Centre on First Lake
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-8/) - More than 3,700 homes lost to short-term rentals across the province, Halifax group finds Support workers say housing crisis is worsened by rise of holiday rentals More than 3,700 homes in Nova Scotia aren't available to families seeking permanent housing because they are listed as short-term vacation rentals, according to research by a Halifax community
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-22/) - Nowhere to go: Homeless man caught sleeping in stairwell of Dartmouth apartment building The concrete floor wasn’t soft, but it was somewhere out of the chilly night air. A man who was sleeping rough found his way into a Dartmouth apartment building Saturday night. He hunkered down in a stairwell landing on the top floor
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-77/) - Negotiations on Shannon Park proposed redevelopment in final stages Canada Lands Company acquired about 33 hectares of the former Department of National Defence lands in 2014 Lengthy talks regarding the proposed redevelopment at Shannon Park in Dartmouth appear to be close to wrapping up. A city hall spokesperson said Monday negotiations between the proponent, Canada
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-76/) - Halifax's transformations over the last decade A lot has changed in Halifax in just ten years A lot has changed in Halifax over the past decade. But you don't need to find old photos to see the transformation. Google Maps street view offers a quick option for viewing the city before the latest construction booms.
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-30/) - Vacancy control, rent caps ultimately harm B.C. renters The chief executive officer of LandlordBC notes that disallowing rental increases at vacancy would be the ‘death knell’ for new rental construction It has been suggested that vacancy control that would tie rent controls to a unit rather than the tenant would be the most cost-effective way to
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-29/) - Minister vows to intervene as IRAC allows P.E.I.'s highest-ever rent hikes for 2023 Landlords' association says hike makes sense; housing advocates say it's unfair The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has set limits on maximum allowable rent increases that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023 — the highest on record — and Prince Edward
- [Nova Scotia's Population Growth](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotias-population-growth/) - NOVA SCOTIA's ANNUAL POPULATION ESTIMATES AS OF JULY 1, 2022 As of July 1, 2022, Nova Scotia's population is estimated to be 1,019,725, an increase of 28,608 (+2.89%) over the revised July 1, 2021 estimate (991,117). In absolute and percentage terms, Nova Scotia's population grew faster last year than in any modern data series. Last
- [Fixed Term Leases](https://rhpns.ca/fixed-term-leases/) - N.S. housing crisis: How the fixed-term lease ‘loophole’ can be ‘easily abused’ “Fixed-term leases have always been an option available to rental housing providers, and there’s no data available to support comments that there’s an increase in the use of fixed-term leases, Kevin Russell” Advocates are raising concerns about the use of fixed-term leases in
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-4/) - Bluenose Inn and Suites landlord appeals tenant’s win after renoviction A Halifax-area landlord is taking a former tenant to small claims court after he was ordered to pay more than $13,000 for an illegal renoviction. Residential tenancies officer Jason Warham ordered John Ghosn, owner of Bluenose Inn and Suites on the Bedford Highway, to pay
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-75/) - Halifax builder considers the future of parking while including amenities for the present Waterfront Cunard project will initially have apartments on 13 of its 16 storeys, along with retail on the ground floor The $105-million Southwest Properties apartment complex under construction on the Halifax waterfront doesn’t have an above-ground parkade just because excavation that close
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-power-2/) - Month of hearings begin on Nova Scotia Power's request for hefty rate increase The company is looking to raise rate by 11.6 per cent Hearings opened Monday in Halifax into Nova Scotia Power's request for an 11.6 per cent rate increase over the next two years. Nova Scotia Power president Peter Gregg said the privately owned company
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-28/) - 2% cap on rent increases fails to satisfy landlords or tenants Landlords are worried about rising costs, while tenant advocates say the cap could lead to more “renovictions” Both landlords and tenant advocates are raising concerns about Premier John Horgan’s announcement of a two per cent cap on allowable rent increases for next year —
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-3/) - 'Victory for tenant rights': Halifax woman reacts to renoviction decision Tenant's $6,800 counterclaim for compensation denied A woman has won her months-long fight to stay in her Halifax apartment. Stacey Gomez has lived in the same apartment since 2017. In March, she and the rest of the tenants in her seven-unit building received a letter
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-2/) - There's a fine built into Nova Scotia's Residential Tenancies Act. It has never been used A summary conviction and fine that is built into Nova Scotia's Residential Tenancies Act hasn't been used since 1990 — as far back as the provincial Department of Justice's records go. The summary conviction is included in section 23 of the
- [Interest Rates](https://rhpns.ca/interest-rates/) - Interest rates could deepen Canada’s rental housing crisis: Tal The slowdown has led to about one-third of planned multi-residential developments in Toronto being delayed or cancelled. Canada needs to increase its rental housing supply to alleviate a housing crisis that could worsen, CIBC Capital Markets managing director and deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal told a large crowd
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-74/) - 'Game-changer' housing project in Sydney hits a snag Backers say more funding is needed from federal Crown corporation Plans to create 430 rental units at the site of Tartan Downs, a former harness racing track in Sydney, N.S., are stalled due to a lack of funding, says its promoters. Cape Breton University (CBU) and the non-profit
- [Commentary](https://rhpns.ca/commentary-3/) - They should’ve seen this student housing crunch coming Politicians were warned a multi-year rent cap would lead to more people being left out in the cold By Kevin Russell As university and college students look for a place to live in Nova Scotia, many are finding it next to impossible. One official from Nova Scotia
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-73/) - Construction industry says new bylaw changes will impact all "We've just taken another hammer to a problem that could have been handled with a fly swatter," says president and CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia. The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is frustrated by the outcome of the Halifax Regional Municipality's Community Planning Economic
- [Carbon Tax](https://rhpns.ca/carbon-tax/) - Federal environment minister rejects Nova Scotia's plan to avoid carbon tax In a letter to Premier Tim Houston dated Aug. 29, Steven Guilbeault notes the Nova Scotia plan doesn’t put a price on carbon pollution HALIFAX — Canada’s environment minister has rejected a proposed plan by the Nova Scotia government to avoid the federal carbon
- [Stop Rental Fraud in Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/stop-rental-fraud-in-nova-scotia/) - An Open Letter to Stop Rental Fraud in Nova Scotia To: MIN_SNSIS@novascotia.ca; info@loreleinicollmla.ca; ellen@loreleinicollmla.ca; tonyince@tonyincemla.ca; Kevin Russell kevin@ipoans.ca ; info@coltonleblanc.ca; premier@novascotia.ca; johnlohrmla@gmail.com To all who may be concerned, As a follow-up to the emails I've sent before, here is the initial CBC article on my story: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6558561 And the initial CBC TV spot on my story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XAsjXm4E54. And my full story: https://patriciacelan.medium.com/rental-fraud-in-nova-scotia-64f746dee0a2. And my petition, which I've asked
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-29/) - Halifax council votes to increase surplus properties to be used for affordable housing Halifax Regional Council has voted in favour of increasing the number of surplus properties to be used for affordable housing opportunities. “The land is very important. It’s absolutely significant, it’s one piece of the puzzle but it’s absolutely imperative,” Miia Suokonautio said,
- [Opinion](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-5/) - Ursula Prossegger - Landlords shut out Last year, I wrote to The Chronicle Herald about the challenges landlords like me face. We must pay our taxes, regardless of whether tenants pay rent; We bear all the risk in financing, operating, and maintaining housing; There are no government-imposed “controls” or “caps” on the costs landlords are expected to
- [OPINION](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-4/) - AMANDA KNIGHT: Rent cap a vice-like trap for landlords in Nova Scotia Amanda Knight lives in Pictou County and continues to own rental properties in Colchester and Pictou counties, having recently sold her building in Colchester County. She is a member of the board of directors of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia. Earlier
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-5/) - Plans underway for on-campus housing at NSCC's Ivany Campus Several public tenders have been issued for the project Plans for on-campus, student housing at a Nova Scotia Community College site in Dartmouth are underway. Several public tenders have been issued for a project at the Ivany Campus near the waterfront. The closing date for each
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-4/) - ‘Desperate pleas:’ Halifax university students struggling to find housing “We’re seeing a bit more increase in housing prices, as well as some of the property owners getting out of the rental market… and engaging in other types of rental or selling family homes.” A shortage of housing for students both on and off campus has
- [Federal Government](https://rhpns.ca/federal-government/) - Freeland vows more action on housing if needed. What have the feds done so far? The federal government is prepared to take “additional action if necessary” to help with housing affordability, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Friday. “Our government is absolutely focused on housing affordability, on ensuring that Canadians — the Canadians who want to buy a house —
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-72/) - Dartmouth group appeals decision to allow road built through wetland Developer originally said they'd build a bridge over the wetland A Dartmouth environmental group is appealing a decision made by the Department of Environment and Climate Change to allow a road to be built through a wetland in Dartmouth, N.S. In a recent news release,
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-21/) - Halifax council votes to legalize rooming houses despite suburban and rural parking concerns Halifax council votes to legalize rooming houses despite suburban and rural parking concerns Despite some rural and suburban concerns about parking, Halifax regional councillors have legalized so-called shared housing across the municipality. Council held a public hearing at its meeting on Tuesday to consider
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-71/) - Green light given to 442-unit residential development proposed for Canning, N.S. Citizens ‘disappointed’ with unanimous Kings County council vote, may appeal COLDBROOK, N.S. — A controversial residential construction project proposed for Canning has been given unanimous approval by Kings County council. Following a four-hour public hearing on July 26, council gave second and final consideration
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-20/) - Forced out: Dartmouth tenants told to leave apartments after buildings sold "We're in a high inflationary period, where operating costs are higher and the 2 per cent rent doesn't cut it anymore." People who live in a couple of older apartment buildings in north end Dartmouth, N.S., say they're being tossed out now that the
- [Non-Resident Ownership](https://rhpns.ca/non-resident-ownership/) - Over 1 In 10 of Canada’s Non-Resident Real Estate Owners Have Multiple Properties Non-resident investors find Canada’s real estate markets so nice they’re buying it twice… or thrice, sometimes more. Data from the Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) shows substantial non-resident homeownership. Not new, but what is surprising is the share of non-residents, who have income tax
- [Commentary](https://rhpns.ca/commentary-2/) - Peter Polley, POLYCORP Group of Companies POLYCORP’s has been leading the charge in the local development community to have the Province of Nova Scotia create a world leading regulatory framework that will allow the installation of large scale solar on multi-unit residential buildings [MURBs] – apartments, condos, coops, etc. Over 70% of housing starts in
- [Rent Cap](https://rhpns.ca/rent-cap/) - N.S. Landlords Group Wants Tax Assessments Capped To Combat Rising Costs In a release late last week, the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) said an increasing number of landlords either must sell their properties or face bankruptcy. Kevin Russell, the director at IPOANS, says this financial situation is caused by the crushing
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-27/) - Cracks Are Forming With The Rent Caps If you’re a landlord, you have not received a lot of sympathy or support in the last couple of years. Prior to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick implementing rent control, there were stories about renters receiving outrageous rent increases – sometimes over 100 percent. Then there were the
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-11/) - SENT VIA EMAIL For Immediate Release July 20, 2022 Higher inflation continues to pound away at private sector rental housing providers Private sector rental housing providers are calling on the Nova Scotia government for emergency help as new inflation numbers continue to highlight an industry in crisis. According to new data released by Statistics Canada
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-70/) - Developer of Fall River seniors' complex to review water study following concerns from neighbours The developer of a senior living complex planned for Fall River, N.S., will review a study it conducted for the project's new sewage treatment plant amid concerns from residents about their drinking water, Nova Scotia's Environment Department says. The department ordered the review after residents of Thomas
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-19/) - Halifax rooming house to raise rent 30%, but only for tenants on income assistance Rental increase notice originally went out to all 39 tenants, then owners changed their minds After living in a Halifax rooming house for close to 14 years, Barry Smith came home from work one evening in June to find a troubling
- [Interest Rates](https://rhpns.ca/16626-2/) - Apartment buildings: Fighting rising interest rates Interest rates are the lifeline of our real estate world. Without the lenders and financial leverage, all investors would have to buy any investment properties in cash, completely removing the whole concept of leverage, ROI and yields from our business. Real estate ownership is generally a long-term play, however,
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-69/) - Want to boost housing supply? Look to Nova Scotia Time will tell whether Nova Scotia’s bold approach at tackling housing shortages are truly effective or replicable Housing is expensive almost everywhere in Canada. Rather than tanking the housing market, as some might have expected, COVID worsened existing affordability problems. A sudden increase in demand for
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-18/) - Tenants hopeful about new owners of Dartmouth housing complex Basin Heights Community Limited Partnership has purchased Ocean Breeze VillageBasin Heights Community Limited Partnership has purchased Ocean Breeze Village Residents of Ocean Breeze Village in Dartmouth, N.S., were faced with an uncertain future when the 400-unit community went up for sale last year, but now they have
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/16606-2/) - In Nova Scotia, investment property owners look forward to the end of rent control Rent control in the province will be in place for another year and a half, but the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia is already anticipating there will be political pressure to maintain the status quo. “It’s something we’re very
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-26/) - Rent controls and vacancy decontrol hurt renters just as much as landlords Rent controls hurt the long-term welfare of those who rent such units Rent controls are a controversial policy instrument that left-leaning political parties and many housing advocates believe are necessary to improve housing affordability, but most economists disagree since they believe rent controls
- [Nova Scotia Small Claims Court Decision](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-small-claims-court-decision/) - Residential Tenancies Tenant Insurance Decisions Overturned Nova Scotia Small Claims Court overturned two recent Residential Tenancies Insurance decisions that allow tenants to live in a rental unit without any tenant insurance. These decisions by Residential Tenancies could have potentially created chaos in the rental housing sector. Urchin Property Management Inc made the Small Claims Court
- [Nova Scotia Public Housing](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-public-housing/) - Province says it knows little about its public housing stock, but promises reform Legislation to overhaul public housing governance is a year or more away, says deputy minister Nova Scotia's deputy minister of housing acknowledges the government has little information about the public housing it owns, but he's committing to address that as his department
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-28/) - Non-profit scoops up 5 apartment buildings in HRM for affordable housing Thanks to a nearly $30 million deal closing at the end of the month, the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia is buying five apartment buildings in HRM. Ross Cantwell, president of the non-profit group, said the majority of the 295 units will have affordable rents.
- [Office of the Auditor General](https://rhpns.ca/office-of-the-auditor-general/) - Oversight and Management of Government Owned Public Housing Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair released her June 21, 2022 report to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. The report examined the oversight and management of Government owned Public Housing by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing. To watch the report in a video format: click
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-10/) - For Immediate Release June 22, 2022 Nova Scotia rent cap continues to pound small rental housing providers New inflation numbers released today by Statistics Canada reflect the financial distress for many of Nova Scotia’s 5,000 small rental housing providers. The monthly inflation rate for Nova Scotia is now 7.7%, compared with the national increase is
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-18/) - CIBC’s Benjamin Tal on inflation, interest rates and CRE The Bank of Canada is attempting to convince people it’s serious about decreasing inflation, which reached 6.9 per cent last month – the highest rate in 31 years. CIBC managing director and deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal told an audience at the June 7 Land & Development conference at the Metro Toronto
- [Renoviction](https://rhpns.ca/renoviction/) - Small claims court rules in favour of 'renovicted' Lunenburg tenant Landlord ordered to pay $3,744 in damages and compensation A small claims court in Bridgewater, N.S., has awarded a renter $3,744.02 in damages and compensation after her landlord cut off water and began demolition work while she was still living in a two-bedroom unit in the building. Other
- [New Affordable Housing Funding](https://rhpns.ca/new-affordable-housing-funding/) - Launching the new Affordable Housing Development Program (AHDP) The Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is very pleased to launch the new Affordable Housing Development Program. Based on recommendations from the Affordable Housing Commission report, the Department has redesigned the former affordable housing program to be more flexible and adaptable to better respond
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-17/) - COVID, housing crisis affect Halifax's international students 'It was kind of a journey to find a place without any network as an international student,' says Taehong Kim The far-reaching effects of Halifax's housing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have created obstacles for international students looking to study in the province, forcing them to scramble to find suitable
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-16/) - Halifax construction boom lifted by 'unprecedented' number of tower cranes Look up almost anywhere around downtown Halifax and you will probably see one of the many tower cranes that have become part of the skyline. With residential construction growing at one of the fastest rates in the country, the cranes have been popping up at
- [OPINION](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-3/) - Successful Home Builders Are Essential To Nova Scotia’s Growth - Bill Black When top tier investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, it was unable to fulfill thousands of securities trades. The other big banks stopped accepting transactions from each other. The whole system froze up. The root of the problem was an overheated housing
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-9/) - For Immediate Release May 18, 2022 Rental housing providers crushed by inflation need emergency help New inflation figures from Statistics Canada are the latest sign that rental housing providers need immediate emergency help from the Nova Scotia government. Statistics Canada announced today that Nova Scotia’s inflation rate increased year over year by 7.1%. “Everything is
- [OPINION](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-2/) - Accelerated Housing And Infrastructure Is Crucial To Nova Scotia’s Future - Bill Black Nova Scotia needs to accelerate the pace of housing builds. Accelerated Housing And Infrastructure Is Crucial To Nova Scotia’s Future Politicians frequently use “affordable” when describing initiatives to help people find housing. Prices have spiked in all sectors of the market, and governments
- [OPINION](https://rhpns.ca/opinion/) - 'Full-blown war' of housing NIMBYism threatens Canada’s economy: CAPREIT CEO The head of one of the nation’s largest residential landlords is warning Canada can ill afford a “full-blown war” on higher density housing projects led by single-family home owners intent on opposing those developments. Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAPREIT) chief executive officer
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-68/) - Kentville's landmark Main Street Station sold The historic Main Street Station in Kentville, N.S., has been sold. The landmark red brick building was built by Dominion Atlantic Railway in 1929 as a year-round hotel. It was known as the Cornwallis Inn until a recent name change to Main Street Station. The sale prompted concerns over
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-3/) - Students Nova Scotia hopes recommendations shape provincial housing strategy The not-for-profit advocacy group released recommendations it created after consulting students about their concerns regarding housing in Nova Scotia An advocacy group for post-secondary students is hoping its recommendations will help shape Nova Scotia's provincial housing strategy. After the provincial government announced last October that it
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-15/) - Report recommends Halifax increase commercial tipping fees for recyclables, organics Council will decide whether to change fees at meeting Tuesday A Halifax regional council staff report is recommending the city increase commercial tipping fees for recyclables and organics. The staff report says the city's Materials Recovery Facility in Bayers Lake handles the recyclables collected from
- [New Brunswick](https://rhpns.ca/new-brunswick-2/) - N.B. landlords openly discussed ways around rent caps in video posted to YouTube Apartment owners, property managers eye renovictions, special leases as potential rent-cap 'loopholes' New Brunswick landlords and property managers facing a limit of 3.8 per cent on rent increases for 2022 have been discussing potential ways to escape the restriction. Ideas include asking tenants
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-14/) - Record Number Of Businesses Open In Halifax HALIFAX—THERE ARE MORE THAN 10,000 BUSINESSES OPERATING IN HALIFAX. THAT’S SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAN THERE WERE BEFORE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN FACT, IT’S MORE THAN THERE HAS EVER BEEN IN THE CITY. Statistics Canada revealed new data today tracking how many businesses have opened and closed across the country. The seasonally
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-13/) - ‘It’s Time To Put Aside Ego’: Halifax Mayor Pledges To Work With Province On Housing HALIFAX—MAYOR MIKE SAVAGE SAYS THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY MUST WORK WITH THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING CRISIS PLAGUING THE CITY. HE ALSO SAYS HIS FEELINGS HAVE CHANGED ABOUT A PROVINCIAL TASK FORCE CONTROLLING SOME DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY.
- [Legislature - Debates](https://rhpns.ca/legislature-debates-2/) - RTA: VULNERABLE SENIORS RENT CAP THE SPEAKER: The honourable member for Bedford Basin. HON. KELLY REGAN: Recently, a gentleman who's not from my riding reached out to me. He was concerned by what he was seeing in his home community. He said seniors there were being charged above the allowable rent increases, and he indicated
- [Legislature - Debates](https://rhpns.ca/legislature-debates/) - Renovictions THE SPEAKER: The honourable member for Halifax Needham. SUZY HANSEN: My question is for the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. A news story published today reports another example of a landlord beginning demolition before the tenant has even moved out. I will table that. A single mother in Lunenburg who rented an apartment for
- [Law Amendments Committee](https://rhpns.ca/law-amendments-committee/) - Remarks by Peter Polley Polycorp Properties Inc. Bill 145 Standing Committee on Law Amendments April 12, 2022 Mr. Chair, members of the Law Amendments Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak in favour of Bill 145. I am here on behalf of not only my company Polycorp, but also as the renewable energy lead
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-7/) - All short-term rentals in Nova Scotia will soon have to be registered Province ending exemption for people who rent in their primary residence Nova Scotia will soon require anyone who operates a short-term rental, even if it's a single room in their home, to register their property with the tourist accommodation registry. Tourism Minister Pat
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-17/) - Apartment buildings: Value not immune to interest-rate increases With governments “printing money” and inflation creeping into all aspects of our daily lives, it was only a matter of time before the federal government increased the interest rate to curb spending. However, a lot of people were surprised at just how quickly this happened. Let’s take
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-6/) - Hampton NB tenants pushed out of homes for Airbnb after landlord thwarted by rent cap Property manager says his client has to "change his business model" Two families living in a duplex in Hampton now have fewer than 30 days to get out, according to eviction notices stuck in their doors on March 31. The previous
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/16156-2/) - "Renoviction" Debate NS Legislature LORELEI NICOLL « »: Mr. Speaker, it's been two weeks since Nova Scotians lost their protection against renovictions. The vacancy rate in this province hovers around 1 per cent. The new units and solutions promised by this government are months and years in the making, but people are in crisis today.
- [Commentary](https://rhpns.ca/commentary/) - Nova Scotia already has a law to protest tenants when renovations occur What’s missing is enforcement and support for tenants By Kevin Russell Jacqueline Porter’s latest guest column in the Chronicle Herald (“Houston government could outlaw renovictions, but looks away,” March 29) leaves out a lot of relevant facts about the reality of rental housing in Nova
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-67/) - NS government announces 22,600 new homes, and 373 of them will be affordable The province is giving Clayton Developments $21.8 million to hold rents between 60 and 80 percent of full market rates for 20 years. On Friday, March 25, the Nova Scotia government designated nine new “special planning areas” in HRM. Appearing alongside HRM
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-8/) - For Immediate Release March 22, 2022 Legislature coming back with no solutions for housing Rental housing providers are worried that proposed solutions to the housing crisis will continue to be ignored in the upcoming sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature. “For more than a year, we have presented progressive housing solutions to both Liberal and
- [Renovations](https://rhpns.ca/renovations/) - Dartmouth tenants get eviction notices same day renoviction ban ends When the state of emergency ended on Monday, so did the province's ban on renovictions On the same day Nova Scotia's renoviction ban was lifted earlier this week, a representative from Elly Archer's new landlord came to her door with a message. "He said that we are
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-66/) - Halifax council OKs restoration to Waverley Inn, 10-storey addition 'I feel this does meet the policy as written,' says Coun. Waye Mason Halifax regional council voted unanimously in favour of a proposal to restore the front section of the Waverley Inn on Barrington Street and add a 10-storey addition to the rear of the property.
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies/) - Fact Sheet for Tenants and Landlords Download a Residential Tenancies created Renoviction Ban and Rent Cap fact sheet for distribution to the appropriate employees in your organization. Feel free to share the document with Investment Property Owners in your network. To download the fact sheet click here.
- [Nova Scotia Population](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-population/) - Nova Scotia's population exceeded 1 million persons as of January 1, 2022 at 1,002,586. This is the highest population for Nova Scotia on record. Since April 1, 2015 Nova Scotia's population has increased by 66,315. Nova Scotia’s population increased by 3,754 (+0.4%) between October 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022. This was the largest Q4 population
- [Efficiency Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/efficiency-nova-scotia/) - Proposal aims to lower electricity bills in Nova Scotia by more than $540 million Efficiency Nova Scotia has submitted a plan to reduce electricity and save customers in the province an average of $5 a month over the next three years Haligonians may soon get the opportunity to reduce their electricity bills and help the
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-27/) - In the Maritimes, tenants are getting hit with steep rent increases For the first 15 months of the pandemic, Mike Nantau lived at a motel in Stratford, Prince Edward Island, one of the few places that was affordable and accepted dogs. The price was right – $710 a month – but not much else. There
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-65/) - Neighbours oppose seniors living, nursing home project in Fall River Many Fall River neighbours say a seniors housing and nursing home project is too big for their community. The project planned on Fall River Road involves four, four-storey buildings with 456 rental units for people who are at least 55 years old, and a 144-bed nursing
- [Major Renovation](https://rhpns.ca/major-renovation/) - A landlord hiked rents again and again. Canada's housing agency rewarded him every time Federal housing minister tasked with stopping renovictions, but his own agency has been playing a role in them In the year after the final tenants living in a rundown pair of apartment buildings on Victoria Road in Dartmouth, N.S., left for
- [Lifting of Renovation Ban](https://rhpns.ca/lifting-of-renovation-ban/) - N.S. community groups raise concern over end of ban on renovictions The front lines of housing support in Nova Scotia are raising concerns over the upcoming end of renoviction bans. “Lifting this ban is going to have an immediate impact on the number of clients seeking service from emergency service providers, no doubt about it,” Kevin Hooper
- [What's Happening Across Canada](https://rhpns.ca/whats-happening-across-canada-2/) - P.E.I. rents see biggest increase in a decade ‘Their approach to building affordable units isn’t working’ The cost of renting spiked on P.E.I. last year, according to a report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Opposition Green Party says it's time for the government to reconsider its housing strategy. The average
- [What's Happening Across Canada](https://rhpns.ca/whats-happening-across-canada/) - $4,094 rent for three bedrooms now meets Vancouver’s definition of “for-profit affordable housing The City of Vancouver grants many incentives for developers of “for-profit affordable rental housing”. It’s a policy that started during the time of then Mayor Gregor Robertson and his Vision Vancouver council. The program continues with the current council led by Mayor
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-64/) - Wait times for Halifax building, development permits 'nowhere near acceptable' Director asks council to consider additional funding to allow for more hires HALIFAX, N.S. — Wait, wait and wait some more. If you’ve applied for a building or development permit from Halifax Regional Municipality, you know it’s a waiting game. In fact, as Kelly Denty,
- [Major Renovation Ban](https://rhpns.ca/major-renovation-ban/) - N.S. renoviction ban likely ending with COVID-19 restrictions next month Minister says protections in place for renters, but NDP leader expresses concern With Nova Scotia's ban on so-called renovictions likely coming to an end next month, the minister responsible for the Residential Tenancies Act offered reassurance Thursday that protections are in place for renters going forward. Colton LeBlanc, the
- [IPOANS Sponsored Research](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-sponsored-research/) - Turner Drake & Partners - Rental Apartment Property Tax Trends Residential rental apartments continue to shoulder a larger and larger share of the tax burden in the Halifax Regional Municipality. As shown in the above chart, unitised assessment values have risen at a consistent rate since 2008 outpacing most other asset classes, especially since 2016.
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-25/) - Rent Controlled Markets Feel Reduction in Multifamily Investments A new survey shows that almost 60 percent of multifamily firms indicate they are reducing or avoiding investment in rent-controlled markets, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). An additional 15 percent say are considering cutting back in those markets. Conversely, only a quarter (27 percent) of firms
- [Out of Province Homeownership Tax](https://rhpns.ca/out-of-province-homeownership-tax/) - New N.S. Tax Could Triple Bill For Out-Of-Province Homeowners HALIFAX–THE NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NSAR) HAS SOME CONCERNS OVER A PROPOSED OUT-OF-PROVINCE HOMEOWNERSHIP TAX. If passed, the tax would triple property taxes for those who own a home in Nova Scotia but live somewhere else. Roger Boutilier, the CEO of the NSAR, says the
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-12/) - HRM council approves new tax system for commercial properties System will be implemented in 2023-24 tax season, to be reviewed after a year Halifax regional council has approved a new tax system for commercial properties . A new report with three options for tax reform was presented to councillors on Tuesday, but only two of them were
- [IPOANS Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-media-release/) - Apartment tax assessments skyrocket as Halifax prepares to raise taxes For Immediate Release February 9, 2022 Over the last eight years, the value of apartment tax assessments has jumped 66 per cent, more than any other sector in the province. That’s according to a new report by the real estate firm Turner Drake & Partners. 
- [Editorial](https://rhpns.ca/editorial-4/) - ROSS CANTWELL: Sidewalk closure fees add up, help drive developers away from downtown Halifax ROSS CANTWELL • Guest Opinion Re: “Construction blocking Halifax sidewalks an issue that’s building for pedestrians” (Jan. 25 story). HRM Coun. Kathryn Morse wants planning staff to review the use of sidewalks by developers. As someone who has had to pay HRM
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-17/) - Halifax’s downtown population growing at fastest pace in Canada 2021 census also shows overall HRM population grows close to 10 per cent in five years The downtown area of Halifax grew at the fastest pace of all downtowns in Canada, surging 26.1 per cent from 2016 to 2021, said Statistics Canada in its 2021 census.
- [Nova Scotia Power](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-power/) - Nova Scotia Power seeking 10% rate increase over 3 years Utility also wants to implement new charges to cover extreme weather events, cost of closing coal-fired plants Nova Scotia Power wants to increase electricity rates for residential customers by at least 10 per cent over the next three years. The company applied to the Nova
- [Solar Power](https://rhpns.ca/solar-power-2/) - N.S. Power drops proposed fee that opponents said would destroy solar industry Utility said Wednesday it would withdraw its application, hours after premier said province would intervene Nova Scotia Power has announced it will withdraw its application for a solar net metering charge following days of outcry from homeowners, green energy companies and elected officials over the controversial plan.
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-63/) - Developer proposes 10-storey addition connected to Halifax’s Waverley Inn “For a building that was built in 1865, there’s such a high level of detail and character in there that we wanted to be able to work with the existing structure.” - Jason Ghosn A developer is asking for the municipality’s permission to build a 10-storey
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-16/) - Halifax could reach a population of half a million within 5 years The N.S. capital is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, second only to Oshawa Halifax is on its way to having a population of half a million people in less than five years. Currently, 459,000 people call the municipality home. It's been growing at
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-15/) - Young people flocking to Nova Scotia as population reaches 1 million milestone Young people flocking to Nova Scotia as population reaches 1 million milestone The tides are changing in Nova Scotia — more young people moved to the Maritime province this year than in recent memory as the total population surpassed one million people for
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-8/) - Snow and ice contractors brave insurance blizzard New legislation and a first-of-its-kind standard may quell a crisis that is ultimately affecting condo corporations A hard global insurance market has been affecting all types of service providers across Canada, but one in particular is feeling the chill and facing a crisis point, the effects of which
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-62/) - Tracking the 2021 Halifax apartment development boom The development boom is visible in many areas of Halifax Regional Municipality. What went up in your neighbourhood? We mapped all of the apartment buildings constructed or finished in HRM in 2021. While many buildings went up in downtown Halifax, the largest buildings in terms of sheer mass
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-7/) - For Immediate Release December 15, 2021 Investment property owners believe rent control is here to stay More than 90% of investment property owners don’t believe the government’s promise that the 2% rent cap will be lifted at the end of 2023. That’s one of several findings of a recent survey conducted in November by the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-61/) - Developer plans to convert downtown Halifax office space into housing Rent on 38 of 100 apartments will be subsidized by the province A Halifax development group is planning to convert vacant downtown office space into apartments. The conversion will happen at 1660 Hollis St., a 54-year-old office tower known as the Centennial Building. Elliot MacNeil,
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-60/) - HRM housing task force lacks transparency but has over-reaching authority, councillor says The housing task force struck for Halifax Regional Municipality has at least one regional councillor concerned about its wide-ranging authority and the secrecy with which it will conduct its business. “It’s worrisome,” said Sam Austin, who represents Dartmouth Centre on Halifax council. “The
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-11/) - Halifax Business Leaders Say Proposed Tax Increase Is Unaffordable HALIFAX – TO SAY SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE HAD A HARD TIME OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. IN FACT, IT’S HARD TO CONJURE UP THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE BURDENS PUT ON ENTREPRENEURS DURING COVID-19; LOCKDOWNS, REDUCED FOOT TRAFFIC, AND REDUCED CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media/) - Proposed municipal tax hike another shot at investment property owners For Immediate Release November 22, 2021 Halifax Regional Municipality’s proposal to increase residential and commercial property taxes by 5.9% will be one more blow against investment property owners, especially small business owners/operators. Kevin Russell, executive director of Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, said
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-10/) - Halifax Regional Municipality considers property tax increase HALIFAX - The Halifax Regional Municipality is considering a property tax increase of nearly six per cent. "Staff proposed 5.9 per cent," said Mayor Mike Savage. "Two-point-nine per cent on the operating cost." The remaining three per cent would help fund Halifax's Climate Change Program. Kevin Russell from the
- [Province - HRM Housing Task Force](https://rhpns.ca/province-hrm-housing-task-force/) - Province Announces Members of Panel on Housing Former cabinet minister Geoff MacLellan will chair the panel on housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), a joint planning task force created this fall to address housing challenges in the capital region. The Province made the announcement today, November 25. “Nova Scotia has been growing quickly, and the
- [N.S. Department of Community Services](https://rhpns.ca/n-s-department-of-community-services/) - Nova Scotia bracing for influx of income assistance applications Province expects up to 10,000 people could need help now that federal pandemic funds have ended Nova Scotia's income assistance program is getting ready for an influx of people seeking financial help now that federal pandemic funding for individuals has ended. Figures from the Community Services Department
- [New Brunswick](https://rhpns.ca/new-brunswick/) - Landlord Association Says Rising Assessments And ‘Double Tax’ Will Fuel Rent Spikes FREDERICTON – New Brunswick’s largest landlord group says the province’s so-called ‘double tax’ on rental properties could be the catalyst to rent spikes as high as $500 to $700 per year, if something isn’t done. Willy Scholten is the chair of the New
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-26/) - New Brunswick tenants coalition calls for apartment owners to back off The New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants Rights and ACORN NB are calling out the New Brunswick Apartment Owners’ Association (NBAOA) for its tactic of pressuring tenants to side politically with landlords. Over the weekend, a flyer was circulated to tenants in Colpitts buildings, and
- [PEI](https://rhpns.ca/pei/) - P.E.I. declares moratorium on 'renovictions' for 2 years In midst of housing crisis, province limits ability for landlords to turf tenants for renovations Prince Edward Island has enacted a two-year moratorium on what have become known as "renovictions" — evictions of tenants by their landlords in order to renovate their units. Politicians from all parties
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-25/) - Halifax eyes modular homes for people living in tents or sheds Sites to be set up in Dartmouth and Halifax, $3M allocated to project Halifax regional council has approved spending $3.2 million toward the purchase, installation and maintenance of modular units to accommodate people now living in tents and sheds. The units will be set up in Dartmouth at Alderney
- [Nova Scotia Legislature](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-legislature/) - Remarks on Bill 62, Law Amendments Committee, November 1, 2021 On Monday, November 1, IPOANS appeared before The Law Amendments to present opposition to proposed Bill 62, Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act. Mr. Chair and members of the Law Amendments Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on Bill 62. Last week, I offered
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-59/) - Cogswell District, Halifax's biggest city-building project, officially launched The project will see sixteen acres of road infrastructure converted into a mixed-use neighborhood It's being called the largest and most ambitious city building project in the municipality's history. An event was held Tuesday morning to officially launch the Cogswell District. "The Cogswell District project will transform
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-9/) - Halifax council would not have opted for joint panel on housing, says mayor Mike Savage says the province has said it won't override HRM planning bylaws, though it has the authority to do so Concerns are being raised about a bill tabled Thursday in the legislature that will see a joint panel created to address the
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-6/) - For Immediate Release October 20, 2021 Statement on Nova Scotia Government Housing Announcement Kevin Russell, Executive Director of Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, issued the following statement on today’s announcement from Premier Tim Houston and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr: “The success or failure of the Nova Scotia government’s housing strategy
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-24/) - N.S. landlords complain they can't cover rising costs without rent increases HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston admits he's worried extending rent control may push small landlords out of the market. "I'm worried about that," Houston said to reporters Thursday after Question Period. In the election campaign, Houston wasn't in favour of rent control. On
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-23/) - N.S. Landlord Lobby Says Extended Rent Control Measures Hurt Small Landlords HALIFAX—A lobby group for residential landlords in Nova Scotia says the provincial government’s extended rent control measures will hurt small landlords and could cause them to pull their units from the market. The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) represents property owners who control more than
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-5/) - New attack on rental property owners coming from insurance companies For Immediate Release October 13, 2021 Nova Scotia investment rental property owners under attack from politicians and activist groups are now facing their best-financed opponent yet: insurance companies. “Costs to own and operate rental properties are going up and up and up, with insurance rates
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-4/) - NDP misinformation on housing continues For Immediate Release October 15, 2021 Nova Scotia’s NDP continues to make things up in its misinformation campaign against more than 5,000 small- and medium-sized landlords in the province. According to data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, prior to the introduction of the State of Emergency rent cap in
- [Provincial Government](https://rhpns.ca/provincial-government/) - Throne speech heavy on health-care talk, light on housing Premier Tim Houston says his housing plan will soon be released If health care was notable for how much of the speech it occupied, housing — another major issue facing Nova Scotia — was notable for its scant mention. The situation is referred to in a single paragraph
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-22/) - Rent cap in N.S. will be tied to state of emergency, but when that ends is unknown Housing Minister John Lohr to meet Friday with affordable housing commission A cap on rent increases in Nova Scotia will last as long as the public health state of emergency exists, but Premier Tim Houston does not know
- [COVID_19 - Proof of Vaccine Resources](https://rhpns.ca/covid_19-proof-of-vaccine-resources/) - Proof of Full Vaccination Resources Proof of full vaccination required signage Consent form for recording vaccination status (see Appendix B) How to access Nova Scotia COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Guide for participants at events and activities requiring proof of full vaccination Guide for businesses and organizations to check proof of full vaccination Nova Scotia coronavirus
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-8/) - Halifax Economy Weathers Pandemic Better Than Any Other Major Canadian City HALIFAX — When you line it up against other major Canadian cities, Halifax weathered the Covid-19 pandemic better than any other. The city’s CAO and leaders from the Halifax Partnership gave an economic update to Halifax Regional Council this week — and it contained
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-58/) - Pandemic has not slowed down hot construction industry pace in Halifax Numerous construction cranes are swinging over Halifax as the city’s hot construction pace continues despite the impact of the pandemic. Duncan Williams, president of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, says residential construction, sometimes with retail and even office components, is a major driver
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-21/) - Why Rent Control Isn’t The Answer To Rising Housing Costs In N.S HALIFAX – Rent control has been one of the hottest issues in Halifax, and across the province, for quite a while now. Vacancy rates are low, and rental prices seem to be skyrocketing in many markets. Some tenants have gone public with massive
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-20/) - Swiss rent-control model actually drives up rents Increasing the supply of rental units would help restore balance to the market in HRM Thank you to Jacqueline Porter for her articulate opinion piece Nova Scotia, take note — Swiss have solved rent-control dilemma, Halifax Chronicle Herald, September 11, 2021. Ms. Porter's article raises important points about the problems
- [COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-proof-of-vaccination/) - Building well-rounded vaccination policies Legal tips for multi-residential landlords in the age of COVID Mandatory vaccination policies are currently top-of-mind among Canadian business owners, including those within the multi-residential housing sector. For landlords, it is highly recommended that the following two seperate policies are implemented to best protect residents and operations: 1) policies for employees,
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-57/) - The town of Lunenburg, N.S., has adopted new planning rules it hopes will address a local housing shortage. Mayor Matt Risser said he gets asked "on a daily basis" about places to live. "If you don't allow more supply to be provided … that makes it difficult for Lunenburg to be an affordable place to live," said Risser. "Obviously the town's
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-19/) - Protesters at N.S. legislature demand permanent rent control Province introduced temporary cap last year in face of housing crisis Members of the Nova Scotia chapter of anti-poverty group ACORN gathered Thursday outside the Nova Scotia Legislature in downtown Halifax to demand permanent rent control measures be put in place by the newly elected Progressive Conservative
- [Minsters Mandate Letters](https://rhpns.ca/minsters-mandate-letters/) - Premier Houston Issues Ministers Mandate Letters On Thursday, Premier Houston issued mandate letters to his Cabinet Ministers. Mandate letters outline the objectives that each minister will work to accomplish and the pressing challenges they will address in their role. Excerpt from Minister John Lohr, Department of Municipalities and Housing mandate letter that impacts the Multi-Unit
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-56/) - Council Approves Two Dartmouth Towers With More Than 200 Residential Units DARTMOUTH – A major development near Wyse Road has been given the green light by the community council, despite objections from staff. Harbour East Community Council voted in favour of the project during a meeting on September 2. Developer Joseph Arab can now build
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-55/) - Halifax's Cogswell project budget rises $27.4M before work begins Halifax's landmark redevelopment plan now expected to cost $122.6 million The redevelopment of downtown Halifax's Cogswell interchange is poised to cost $27.4 million more than expected. A staff report from the city recommends council for Halifax Regional Municipality award the tender for the work to Dexter
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-18/) - ROGER TAYLOR: Investment property owners aim to counter anti-landlord sentiment A Nova Scotia landlord organization, opposed to the implementation of government rent controls in the province, says it is working on ways to address “reno-victions” and dramatically escalating rent increases. Kevin Russell, executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, says his
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-54/) - Atlantica Owner Plans Three 30-Storey Towers On Dartmouth Waterfront HALIFAX — Manga Hotels plans to build three towers, containing a combined 800 residential units, on a Dartmouth property overlooking Halifax Harbour. The company hopes to build the towers on a plot of land on Best Street, behind the DoubleTree By Hilton hotel, near the Angus
- [Federal Election](https://rhpns.ca/federal-election-2/) - O’Toole, Singh, Trudeau miss the mark on affordable housing It’s not more government involvement, it’s less. Each of the three main candidates vying for prime minister in the next election have highlighted this: Canada needs more affordable housing. Each one has different ideas as to how to address this growing need, and each one suggests
- [Advocacy - Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/advocacy-rent-control/) - ALERT – Rent Control Still A Clear & Present Danger August 25, 2021 On August 17, Nova Scotians elected a new government that campaigned on building more rental housing stock supply as the solution to the lack of affordable housing, not rent control. The Gardner Pinfold Consulting’s Rental Housing Affordability in Nova Scotia report commissioned by The
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-17/) - N.S. housing minister considers keeping rent control in the short term John Lohr says he's looking at all options while trying to address the province's housing crisis Housing Minister John Lohr said his government is considering all options when it comes to addressing Nova Scotia's housing crisis, and that includes extending rent control beyond the
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-16/) - Property Owner Group Tells Landlords To Stop Notices of Massive Rent Increases HALIFAX – The executive director of Nova Scotia’s property owners association is calling on landlords to stop sending out notices of massive rent increases to tenants. Ever since Tim Houston’s PC party was elected, some tenants have reported getting notices that their rent
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-53/) - Report recommends selling corner of Halifax Forum site to help fund redevelopment Total project could cost as much as $89M A new report recommends selling a portion of the Halifax Forum site to help pay for a redevelopment project. The cost for refurbishing the 94-year-old Forum, plus retaining a second rink and building a new multi-purpose centre,
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-15/) - Houston doesn't see scenario where rent control would continue past state of emergency State of emergency will be lifted sometime after N.S. enters Phase 5, expected next month Nova Scotia's premier-designate said Monday he remains committed to removing rent control put in place by the Liberal government after the province's state of emergency is lifted, though it's
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-52/) - Redevelopment of 136-year-old Halifax heritage building gets green light Development will include apartment complex with affordable units The Halifax and West Community Council has approved a redevelopment project for the Victoria Hall property on Gottingen Street. A public hearing was held Tuesday night. The 136-year-old heritage building will be restored and a 13-storey apartment complex will be constructed behind
- [Federal Election](https://rhpns.ca/federal-election/) - Federal Parties Release Housing Policies All Federal parties have released their housing policies, click on the links provided below to view each party's policy: LIBERAL PC NDP
- [Letter to the Editor](https://rhpns.ca/letter-to-the-editor/) - Dear Editor: Media coverage and political debate always seem to focus on the experiences of tenants. Where is the balance? Why don’t we hear from those who own properties and provide housing? Here’s my reality and I bet the reality that many landlords face. Landlords must pay our taxes to the government regardless of whether
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-3/) - For Immediate Release August 12, 2021 Burrill not telling the truth about rental housing across Canada NDP Leader Gary Burrill is not telling the truth about the impact of rent control across Canada, said Kevin Russell, executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS). Statistics Canada shows that over the last
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release-2/) - For Immediate Release August 9, 2021 Burrill NDP should apologize for inflammatory rhetoric Gary Burrill and the NDP suggesting that investment property owners aren’t “real people” is inflammatory and divisive. The comments were contained in an August 2 news release from the party that criticized “landlords and developers” and repeated that the NDP were on
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-14/) - Nova Scotians largely support introducing stronger rent controls: Poll Affordable housing is proving to be a hot button issue in Nova Scotia’s 41st general election and a new poll has found that Nova Scotians are largely in favour of stronger rent controls. According to the results of the latest poll from Narrative Research, about 81
- [OP-ED](https://rhpns.ca/op-ed/) - Finding housing solutions by working together By Kevin Russell When Nova Scotians talk about housing, the conversation can take on many different forms. With expectations that Nova Scotians will be voting in elections soon — both provincially and federally — the more information on housing that can be in the public domain, the better to
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/media-release/) - FIVE IDEAS TO IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND LONG-TERM TENANCY Regardless of who wins the next election, Nova Scotia rental property owners are hoping for positive action to improve the availability of affordable housing for Nova Scotians. Kevin Russell, the executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS), says a study commissioned
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-51/) - Proposal for 23-storey building near Halifax Common to head to regional council A public hearing on the Robie Street development will be held in September A 23-storey apartment building proposal that is highly unpopular with the residents of a neighbourhood near the Halifax Common will head to regional council for final consideration. On Tuesday evening, the Halifax and west community
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-50/) - Will Highrise On Gottingen Street In Halifax Finally Get Approval? HALIFAX — Joseph Arab’s years-long quest to build a highrise behind the historic Victoria Hall on Gottingen Street appears to be coming to a close. On July 13, Halifax And West Community Council voted to send Arab’s proposed development to a public hearing—the last major
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-7/) - Why construction insurance rates are starting to climb Canada’s lack of skilled workers means construction projects may not be hitting the mark in terms of quality and craftsmanship, leading to the greater likelihood of an insurance claim. It’s already happening, observes Darren Tasker, head of energy and construction in Canada for Allianz Global Corporate &
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-24/) - N.S. to spend $25M on affordable housing programs Majority to be spent on creating 600 to 900 affordable units The Nova Scotia government announced on Tuesday it will spend $25 million on affordable housing programs, a move that follows the release of a report in June from the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission. "The commission's 17 recommendations
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-16/) - Housing Shortage: Stop Penalizing Investors As a result of the shortage of affordable housing in Montreal, certain voices have been calling on the government to freeze rents. While the intention behind this request is laudable, as a practical matter, it misses the mark. Such a measure would have negative consequences for low-income households, and would only end
- [Research](https://rhpns.ca/research-4/) - TDP Newsletter Summer 2021 - Atlantic Edition. Residential property prices in Halifax Regional Municipality have risen by 38% over the past two years. Is this a Bubble, are prices going to crash and if so, when? We delve into the data. The hospitality industry has been decimated by the Covid pandemic and is only expected to
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-15/) - Crackdown finds banned barbecues at 144 P.E.I. apartment buildings Fire inspectors order barbecues off balconies across province after devastating fire It was an explosion that woke Loyola Griffin from a deep sleep that night. "Like a bomb going off," he said. "I'll never forget that noise." When he looked out his bedroom window, "it was
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-23/) - Everyone should be angry and frustrated at the current housing crisis. Last week there was an outpouring of concern, frustration, and anger about the lack of affordable housing in Nova Scotia, especially around providing safe and appropriate housing for the most vulnerable in our community. I’m angry and frustrated too. I’ve been in this fight
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-22/) - Real estate prices in Canada will go up with social housing initiatives says economist Miguel Ouellette from Montreal Economic Institute suggests that regulations aiming to include social housing in new developments is a barrier to solving real estate concerns in Canada While advocacy group ACORN is asking the City Of Toronto to use Inclusionary Zoning
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-49/) - New Halifax Development Would Replace Quinpool McDonalds With Eight-Storey, Mixed-Use Building HALIFAX — Plans are moving forward to construct an eight-storey, mixed-use building on a Quinpool Road lot that currently houses McDonalds and Fitness FX. Earlier this week, Halifax And West Community Council voted to move the proposed project along the city’s development process and
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-14/) - Halifax Partnership confident in city's economic growth as we reopen An annual report on economic and community progress says Halifax experienced a recession in 2020, but it was less severe than most Canadian cities Today the Halifax Partnership released the 2021 Halifax Index, the city’s annual report on economic and community progress. This year’s Halifax Index includes a special analysis on the impacts
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-21/) - N.S. tenants say existing law too weak to protect from rent hikes, mistreatment Advocates say tenants fear reprisals in a system where fines, penalties rarely applied Kevin Russell, the executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, said in an interview last week that property owners are also at times mistreated by
- [Social Policy](https://rhpns.ca/social-policy/) - The rise of financial landlords has turned rental apartments into a vehicle for profit. As huge firms including REITs drive rents, governments must move to treat housing as a home. An obvious step is to stop preferential tax treatment. The multi-family apartment rental sector in Canada is being transformed by the rise of “financial landlords”
- [COVID](https://rhpns.ca/covid/) - Staff vaccine status discussions, disclosures pose challenges for businesses HALIFAX - Cynthia Fernandez said her personal sense of responsibility for the safety of her clients led her to publicly disclose that her staff were vaccinated against COVID-19 earlier this spring. “I think a lot of people are nervous still about coronavirus,” the owner of Cambridge,
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-48/) - 324-unit building project in Halifax gets $115.5 million low-cost loan for construction HALIFAX, N.S. — A new 12-storey, mixed use building construction project on Halifax's Joseph Howe Drive is getting a funding boost thanks to a $115.5 million low-cost government loan. The project, by BANC Investments Ltd, will provide 324 new residential units as well
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-47/) - Young Avenue homeowners concerned about proposed planning rules 'There are three or four fundamentals that just cannot be victimized by greed,' says resident Homeowners along Young Avenue in Halifax's south end are worried about the impact of proposed new planning rules on the character of their neighbourhood. "There are three or four fundamentals that just cannot
- [Term Leases Under Scrutiny](https://rhpns.ca/term-leases-under-scrutiny/) - Loophole: Housing advocate calls for elimination of fixed-term leases in Nova Scotia KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – David Comeau had the ideal home, across the street from his children’s school, and in his affordability range. The only problem: he was living on a fixed-term lease. Rather than opting to renew, like a year-to-year or month-to-month lease, the
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-13/) - Rent control provision quietly softened by N.S. Liberals two days after announcement Tenancy groups say the changes weakened rent control Two days after Nova Scotia's Liberals announced temporary rent caps in response to evictions and fast-rising rents amid the pandemic, they quietly decreased how broadly the controls applied. On Nov. 25, Chuck Porter, who was
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-46/) - A Twist On Traditional Student Housing Comes To Halifax HALIFAX—Construction has begun on a 141-unit building in North End Halifax destined to be a new kind of student housing. The six-storey complex is going up beside the Dalhousie University campus on Seymour Street. It’s being purpose-built for the city’s student population and offered as an
- [Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-affordable-housing-commission-2/) - Commission recommends against rent control, urges $25 million in spending to start solving affordable housing crisis Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission report: Wages have not kept up with rent increases, more Nova Scotians are being forced to spend a greater proportion of their income on housing. The group tasked with identifying solutions to Nova Scotia’s
- [Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services](https://rhpns.ca/service-nova-scotia-and-internal-services/) - Residential Tenancies Accepting "Application to Director" Filings Online NEW: You can now submit your application to the Residential Tenancies Program to resolve a dispute between landlord and tenant online (Form J). It is fast and easy! Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services expanded their online service offerings for the Residential Tenancies Program through NS Online Portal. For more
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-7/) - Killam buying 11 Kitchener-Waterloo apt. buildings for $190M Killam Apartment REIT (KMT-UN-T) has an agreement to acquire an 11-building portfolio on four properties in Kitchener and Waterloo, west of Toronto, for $190.5 million. In an announcement late Tuesday, the Halifax-based REIT said the 785-unit acquisition will increase its Ontario portfolio by about 25 per cent, to
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-20/) - CCPA-NS report: more than 30,000 permanent affordable housing units needed in NS Policies should use intersectional lens to understand why certain groups are excluded from secure housing, author says What would it take to ensure that everyone has meaningful access to safe, permanently affordable, secure, supported, and adequate housing in Nova Scotia? That was the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-45/) - Crombie’s $100-Million Raise Will Help Fund Pivot Into Residential Real Estate HALIFAX — New Glasgow’s Crombie REIT recently raised $100-million by selling off stock to a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Scotiabank and BMO Capital Markets, as well as its long-time partner Empire Company. Glenn Hynes, Crombie’s chief operating officer, says the company issued the
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-19/) - How Ron Lovett Plans To ‘Transform’ 1,000 Affordable Housing Units In N.S., N.B HALIFAX — Halifax real estate company Vida Living made headlines earlier this month when it bought more than 1,000 units of affordable housing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from an investment company connected to Telus. The sale happened in the wake of controversy
- [INSURANCE](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-6/) - Builders' risk insurance market remains tight Despite some softening in other sectors across the country, Canada’s builders’ risk insurance market remains tight and higher deductibles and rates continue to reign. Cansure is looking to take brokers’ headaches away and help them navigate the space, said Ed Quek, vice president of commercial lines and construction at Cansure. “Our
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-44/) - Developer Hopes To Build 26 City Blocks On Shannon Park Site In Dartmouth HALIFAX – If all goes according to plan, Canada Lands Company is planning to spend “tens of millions of dollars” to develop the 87- acre Shannon Park area in Dartmouth into 26 city blocks. Under the proposal, which is now open on
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-5/) - Why construction exclusion did not apply to this building under renovation Ontario’s Divisional Court will not hear an appeal from Intact of an earlier court finding that a building renovation does not necessarily trigger an “under-construction” exclusion. In Tataryn v. Axa Insurance Canada, released Jan. 9, 2020, Ontario Superior Court Justice Pierre Roger found that a
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-43/) - Three Towers Approved For Construction Next To Timberlea Golf Course TIMBERLEA—The developer behind Brunello Estates has been granted permission to build three new residential towers next to The Links At Brunello golf course in Timberlea. May 11, Halifax and West Community Council approved a development agreement that should soon allow the Brunello Estates developer to begin work
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-42/) - Here Are The Plans For The 20-Storey Tower At The Foot Of Macdonald Bridge DARTMOUTH — A Dartmouth property owner plans to build a 20-storey tower across the street from the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. Alex Dunphy has submitted plans to the Halifax Regional Municipality for a large tower on the corner of Wyse Road
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-41/) - 91 King Street To Be Demolished To Make Way For New Development SAINT JOHN —A new development at 91 King Street will see the former Woolworth building demolished later this month. Percy Wilbur purchased both that building and 85 King next door and plans to knock both buildings down in order to build a 14-storey
- [Environment - Clean Fuel Standard Regulations](https://rhpns.ca/environment-clean-fuel-standard-regulations/) - Clean Fuel Standard Regulations On March 2, IPOANS wrote the Federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson. The letter's purpose was an attempt to obtain the actual cost of implementing the Clean Fuel Standard regulations to determine the proposed legislation's impact on Nova Scotia apartment renters and owners. To read
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-6/) - Killam Apartment REIT Announces Q1-2021 Operating Performance and Financial Results HALIFAX, NS, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Killam Apartment REIT (TSX: KMP.UN) ("Killam") today reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. "We are pleased to report solid operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2021, as we continue to execute against our long-term
- [Covid-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-9/) - Public Health Covid-19 FAQs Updated as April 28 Nova Scotia Public Health has updated their FAQs factsheets, download links provided below: FAQ Restrictions Download, click here FAQ Mandatory Mask Wearing Download, click here FAQ Travel Download, click here Nova Scotia Coronavirus Website is an excellent COVID-19 resource to explore, to access, click here. IMPORTANT UPDATE Nova Scotia Chief Medical Officier
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-40/) - Fares to build apartment complex in Liverpool Renowned for his prominent land developments in Dartmouth, Francis Fares has decided to add his footprint to Queens County. Fares, owner of Dartmouth-based Fares & Co. Dev. Inc., recently purchased waterfront property in Liverpool from Upper Deck Developments. The property is located behind Bristol Hall and will be
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-39/) - Five-Tower Development Approved For North End Halifax HALIFAX — A major development made it through a public hearing last night, clearing the way for five large towers to be built on a swath of land in North End Halifax. Halifax’s Westwood Developments is the firm behind the project, which was once called “Midtown North” but
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-12/) - The downside to the real estate boom in Nova Scotia The inability to afford a mortgage has created a middle class of 'in-betweens' with nowhere to go, says renter Christina Provost moved into her rental home in Prospect, N.S., a year ago. She decorated the house, she enrolled her kids in school nearby, and she
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-38/) - Former Dartmouth Post Office Being Sold As Prime Development Opportunity DARTMOUTH — The former Dartmouth post office hit the real estate market last week and the firm handling the sale is touting the property as an opportunity for midrise or highrise development. Canada Post listed the property at 53 Queen Street for sale through Partners Global.
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-37/) - New Development Would Add More Density Near Halifax Forum HALIFAX — Halifax’s Design Advisory Committee made way for more density near the Halifax Forum this week when it gave conditional approval to a mixed-use tower just off Windsor Street. WM Fares Group, a local design and development firm, applied on behalf of Alessandra Investments Limited
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-14/) - Why Don’t Real Estate Developers Build More Purpose-Built Rentals? Interest Rates Academics theorize why developers won’t create more purpose-built rental housing. They cite everything from user behavior to policy restrictions. For some reason, they never think to just ask a real estate developer candidly. A few weeks ago I shared a popular Twitter thread on real estate
- [Affordable Housing Commission](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-commission/) - Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission mandate doesn't go far enough, says local anti-poverty group The mandate of the Affordable Housing Commission of Nova Scotia is inadequate and will not meet the needs of Nova Scotians struggling with housing, says a group of anti-poverty organizations. “They really seem to only be focused on the supply side of
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-13/) - Halifax Employment Growth Continues, 2,400 Jobs Added Last Month HALIFAX – The city’s employed labour force keeps growing, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Statistics Canada’s latest numbers, the city added 2,400 jobs between February and March. The number of people employed in Halifax as of March was 242,500 – an increase of 2,400 from
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-36/) - Halifax ‘running out of land’ for development Stephen Adams, executive director of Urban Development Institute of Nova Scotia, says some developers are moving outside of Halifax to take advantage of developable land While Halifax has recently seen a development boom, a local developer says the city is running out of available land to meet the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-35/) - HRM considers hiring more staff to stay on top of development projects HALIFAX, N.S. — Halifax Regional Municipality continues to grow, as do the stack of applications waiting to be processed by the municipality’s planning and development department. At a budget committee meeting on Wednesday, Kelly Denty, director of planning and development, explained how the average processing
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-11/) - Rent control could be extending its stay in Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin says measures required until supply issues are addressed Premier Iain Rankin says some form of rent control could remain in Nova Scotia even after the provincial state of emergency is lifted. In the face of a housing crisis most prominent in Halifax,
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-13/) - With more than 250,000 households in arrears, it’s time for rent forgiveness In the bigger COVID picture, rent arrears of $350 million is a small sum that could easily be cancelled with the will of governments and landlords. One year ago, at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote an article for Options Politiques calling for a national
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-34/) - Halifax Developers Warn Of Higher Rents Due To Rising Prices Of Lumber And Materials HALIFAX – Local developers are warning that rents could be higher on new projects because of the increased costs for materials. On March 24, lumber was trading for $945 (U.S.) per thousand-foot board on the open market. Back in April of
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/five-tower-development-in-halifaxs-north-end-clears-community-council/) - Five-Tower Development In Halifax’s North End Clears Community Council HALIFAX—A major development that will see five towers built on a swath of property in Halifax’s North End is one step closer to reality. Westwood Development’s Midtown North project passed through Halifax and West Community Council yesterday, moving the project along in the development process. Westwood
- [Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-affordable-housing-commission/) - Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission Help shape the future of affordable rental housing in Nova Scotia. Housing stakeholders are invited to share their ideas in an online regional workshop hosted by the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission. These sessions will be hosted from March 30 to April 9, 2021. Visit our registration page to join the workshop
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-33/) - Proposed Fairview development will make congested intersection worse, councillor argues HALIFAX, N.S. — The ball is off and rolling for a company looking to build a six-storey building at the corner of Main Avenue and Titus Street in Fairview. But the proposed development is still in the early stages as two lots the United Gulf Developments Ltd.
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-32/) - UARB overrules community councils on Bedford West development proposal Board said councils failed to connect their general concerns to HRM's municipal planning strategy Nova Scotia's regulator has overruled the decisions of two community councils and given the go-ahead to a development proposal near Kearney Lake. Cresco Holdings had a development agreement for a project that includes
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-12/) - Halifax’s Tourism Economy Lost $800,000 Million In 2020 HALIFAX—The full impact of Covid-19 on Halifax’s tourism economy came into clearer view today as Discover Halifax released key data on visitors to the city. According to the destination marketing organization, visitors to Halifax dropped by more than 50 percent in 2020, with total overnight stays plunging from
- [HRM Backyard Suites](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-backyard-suites/) - Interest growing in creating backyard, secondary suites in HRM Since bylaw changes came into effect in November, 32 new permits have been issued In the four months since the Halifax Regional Municipality changed its bylaws to allow backyard and secondary suites, a total of 32 new permits have been issued. Council approved the bylaw change
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-31/) - A guide to the major developments that will transform Halifax Regional Municipality HALIFAX, N.S. — A crane here, a crane there. Soon enough, will there be a crane everywhere in Halifax Regional Municipality? Well, with the way things are looking right now, more cranes and construction sites will definitely have a place here in the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-30/) - Building on success: Kentville’s Miners Landing full, third multi-unit under construction Parsons Green Developments looking forward to fall opening KENTVILLE, N.S. - If you’re looking for an apartment at the new Miners Landing development in Kentville, you’ll probably have to wait for the third building to open. Parsons Green Developments president Noel Taiani says that
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-29/) - Developers Plan On Building 900 Residential Units On Old Dartmouth Mall Site HALIFAX – If all goes according to plan, 25 acres of currently empty land in Dartmouth will someday be home to nearly 900 housing units. Local companies Crombie REIT and Clayton Developments have a 50-50 partnership to develop the land where the old Penhorn Mall once stood
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-28/) - Highrise On Historic Victoria Hall Property In Halifax Clears Another Hurdle HALIFAX — Joseph Arab’s plan to build a highrise behind the historic Victoria Hall on Gottingen Street has cleared an important hurdle. Arab’s proposal passed through council’s Heritage Advisory Committee on March 9. Council agreed to let the developer make substantial modifications to Victoria Hall so
- [The Chronicle Herald Report](https://rhpns.ca/the-chronicle-herald-report/) - Report: Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Halifax will cost you 20% more than in 2020 While the national average is down almost 9%, rents in Halifax have spiralled upward HALIFAX, N.S. - The average price to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Halifax has gone up by 20 per cent since last January, according to a recent
- [Editorial](https://rhpns.ca/editorial-3/) - IPOANS response sent to The Chronicle Herald Report: Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Halifax will cost you 20% more than in 2020 Reporter Nicole Munroe's headline "Report: Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Halifax will cost you 20% more than in 2020" is misleading and not reflective of Halifax's apartment rental market. Ms. Munroe’s article quoted
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-18/) - Province told that rural N.S. has 'affordable housing crisis' 'But because it is hidden and not easily measured doesn't mean that it doesn't exist,' says advocate Helen Lanthier's message to provincial politicians Thursday about housing problems in rural Nova Scotia had a sharp focus. "Rural Nova Scotia is really experiencing an affordable housing crisis," she told members
- [Editorial](https://rhpns.ca/editorial-2/) - A Commercial Tax Freeze Inadvertently Impacts Housing Affordability. The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) cautiously applauds the Halifax Chamber of Commerce for HRM to assist commercial landlords by freezing tax rates at 1.9%, a move designed to help businesses cope with COVID-19. However, capping commercial property tax increases at 1.9% leaves only
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-12/) - Serial rent dodger given full parole told to 'remain productively occupied' Nadav Even-Har cheated landlord, hotel operators out of thousands of dollars A serial fraudster and rent dodger in Halifax has won full parole and is on a trajectory to a better life, according to an assessment from the Parole Board of Canada. A year ago,
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-17/) - Plans for affordable housing project in Halifax cut in half Housing Trust of Nova Scotia has sold one Gottingen Street property, hopes to build on another After a decade-long push to build two apartment buildings with affordable units in north-end Halifax, a non-profit group has cut its vision in half in order to keep it
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-27/) - Councillors reject staff recommendation, support proposed Dartmouth development 12-storey apartment buildings near Lake Banook one step closer to reality It's not something you see often, but five Halifax regional councillors have chosen to go against a recommendation by city staff and support a proposed Dartmouth development. The councillors, Sam Austin, David Hendsbee, Becky Kent, Tony Mancini and
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-26/) - Halifax Can Begin Development Of New Cogswell Neighbourhood HALIFAX – Construction of a new neighbourhood that will replace the current Cogswell interchange can finally begin moving forward. The Halifax Regional Municipality recently completed a land swap with local real estate company Crombie, which will allow the city to begin construction in 2021. In the land
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-11/) - Halifax Population Grows By 9,000, Adds 17 New Companies During Pandemic HALIFAX — Mayor Mike Savage believes Halifax will continue to grow and thrive in 2021, despite some economic challenges facing the city. Savage made his case at his annual State of the Municipality address on February 11. The event, hosted by the Halifax Chamber
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-25/) - Halifax-based developer hopes to have design for Bloomfield site this year Council approved the sale of the Bloomfield site to Banc Investments on Sept. 1 A former school in north-end Halifax has been officially sold to a local developer, months after regional council approved the transaction. Banc Investments was given the OK to buy the long-vacant
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-24/) - Dartmouth Penhorn Mall Residential Redevelopment The major aspects of the proposal include: 8 new development blocks containing 11 buildings, ranging from 3 to 12 storeys Approximately 905 residential units and 45 townhouse units An active transportation trail next to the Circumferential Highway A multi-use greenway through the site connecting Penhorn Lake and Brownlow Park New
- [The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission](https://rhpns.ca/the-nova-scotia-affordable-housing-commission/) - The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission is committed to providing meaningful opportunities to anyone interested in helping inform the development of recommendations that support greater supply of, and access to affordable housing. Register to participate and share your views and ideas in a safe and secure space. We are
- [Liberal Leadership Campaign](https://rhpns.ca/liberal-leadership-campaign/) - How Will Nova Scotia’s Next Premier Handle Affordable Housing And Rent Control? HALIFAX – One of the major problems the next premier must tackle is housing affordability. Across the province, house prices are climbing at record-breaking rates. In Halifax, the pandemic and ultra-low vacancy rates have combined to create a significant rent affordability crisis. During
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-7/) - Construction industry complains about Halifax council’s living wage policy Paying workers enough to live in Halifax is a “substantial burden” for employers, the construction industry told a committee of council, claiming the policy is “hurting the lower wage people.” Representatives from three construction industry associations made a presentation to council’s Community Planning and Economic Development
- [COVID-19 Public Health](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-public-health/) - Man fined $1,000 after police say he ignored mandatory mask rule Officers were called to the lobby of a Halifax apartment building Tuesday afternoon A man has been handed a $1,000 ticket after Halifax Regional Police say he ignored the mandatory mask rule in the lobby of an apartment building. Officers were called to the
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-10/) - Halifax rated Canada’s second fastest growing municipality Halifax has been seeing a steady growth in population for over five years, and even the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t put an end to that trend. Between July 2019, and July 2020 Halifax’s population grew two per cent to 448,544. That’s up over 9,000 people, making one of the
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-4/) - Court sides with condo insurers that used the wrong policy to deny a $4.4-million water damage claim Six subscription policy insurers that denied coverage to a condo corporation in a $4.4-million water damage claim — a denial based on reference to the wrong policy — have had the matter tossed out of court. The Court
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-16/) - Development agreement approved for Adsum project receiving federal housing cash through Halifax Halifax councillors voted Tuesday to approve a new development agreement for one of three affordable housing projects receiving federal funding through the municipality. After a public hearing at the Halifax and West Community Council, councillors voted unanimously in favour of the development agreement for
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-23/) - Halifax seeks feedback on 23-storey tower proposed for Robie Street HALIFAX, N.S. — A Halifax developer is pitching a 23-storey, mixed-use building to fill the gap between two towers on Robie Street in Halifax. A proposal for the property, situated between the Willow Tree site and Welsford apartments, was initially introduced in 2014, but was put
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-6/) - Halifax councillor suggests proposed tax increases be entirely paid for by residents Coun. Shawn Cleary says measure would help small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic Halifax regional council began discussions Wednesday on its proposed billion-dollar budget for 2021-22. Finance officials are recommending spending $827.2 million on operations and up to $230 million on capital projects. The budget
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-4/) - Halifax woman loses UARB appeal over $2,500 water bill: “It’s preposterous” IPOANS Comment: IPOANS received calls from members with the identical problem. To determine if exorbitant water bill billings are widespread, appreciate impacted members advising IPOANS by email, kevin@ipoans.ca or call 902.789.0946. A Halifax woman is vowing to continue fighting an exorbitant water bill after losing an appeal
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-3/) - Why it took four years to add snow removal contractor as a defendant in this slip-and-fall claim A landscaping firm with a contract to spread salt and sand during the winter has been added as a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario more than four years after an alleged slip-and-fall accident. 1323765 Ontario
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-9/) - Nova Scotia approves record number of newcomers in 2020 Nova Scotia's population reached all-time high in July, due in large part to immigration Nova Scotia approved immigration applications for a record number of newcomers in 2020, setting the stage for a post-pandemic economic recovery, says Immigration Minister Lena Diab. Diab says the province's population reached a
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-22/) - Proposed downtown Dartmouth development to incorporate familiar facade A planned multi-storey unit will keep the appearance of Moffatt's Pharmacy The appearance of Moffatt's Pharmacy and its iconic "You Ring, We Bring" mural is to be incorporated into an ambitious development proposal. Canal Capital Investments, owned by Danny Chedrawe, operates the site along Portland Street which borders an
- [Nova Scotia Small Claims Court](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-small-claims-court/) - A mentally ill man disrupted his neighbours’ lives and his landlord tried to evict him; the Small Claims Court said not so fast A recent small claims court case between a landlord and tenant suffering from mental illness has been described by its adjudicator as “difficult and novel.” In his Dec. 7 decision, Augustus M. Richardson
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-5/) - Halifax councillor says developers should have to prove tenants were legally evicted to get a demolition permit Coun. Shawn Cleary wants to make sure Halifax isn’t giving landlords demolition permits while their tenants are still in the building. Cleary gave notice at council’s meeting on Tuesday that he intends to bring the following motion forward at a
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-21/) - Truro committee considers five development applications TRURO, N.S. - While they are all just applications at this point, the fact that Truro’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) had five submissions to consider at its Nov. 30 virtual public meeting, could be viewed as a positive. “That is probably the most we ever had at a planning advisory
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-5/) - Stressed small landlords bailing out of Vancouver Least-expensive rentals disappearing as small landlords face rental and eviction freeze as tenant demand falters, Landlord Credit Bureau says The Vancouver-based CEO of the Landlord Credit Bureau says hundreds of small landlords, such as homeowners renting a basement suite, are bailing out of Vancouver’s rental market due to
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-15/) - Groups across the Maritimes say temporary protections erected around COVID-19 don't solve the chronic shortage Kevin Russell, executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, says while there are occasions when building owners seek big rent hikes, most are looking to cover the expenses of refurbishing aging housing. "To sit here and
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-10/) - New Brunswick landlords dispute the need for rent controls Regulation would make housing shortage worse, say apartment owners New Brunswick landlords are pushing back against calls for rent controls. The New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association has written to the premier and MLAs trying to make the case that regulation would not only hurt their industry,
- [Property Transaction](https://rhpns.ca/property-transaction/) - CAPREIT Expands Presence in Strong Halifax Market TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“CAPREIT”) (TSX:CAR.UN) announced today that it has purchased a recently constructed apartment building containing 38 suites in Bedford, a suburb of Halifax, Nova Scotia. CAPREIT paid $11.9 million for the property financed by cash.
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-4/) - Council wants HRM’s enforcement of bad landlords to have some teeth Councillor Waye Mason proposed the maximum fine—$10,000—for landlords who intentionally make their places suck. At this week’s Halifax Regional Council meeting, District 7 councillor Waye Mason got a last-minute item added to the agenda, concerning HRM’s upcoming review of rental requirements. Mason asked for the review to include
- [Nova Scotia Capped Assessment Program](https://rhpns.ca/12784-2/) - Nova Scotia Property Tax CAP Nova Scotia residential property tax assessment increases of owner-occupied homes are capped to inflation. People who have continuously owner-occupied their home pay lower property taxes compared to renter-occupied homes, owners who bought or moved in recently, or compared to people who have rented out their homes for more than a
- [Letters to the Editor](https://rhpns.ca/letters-to-the-editor-2/) - Letter to The Editor - The Herald Government and Liberal Leadership candidates suddenly awoke to an affordable housing shortage. The affordable housing crisis, 25 years in the making, comes as no surprise to Private sector developers or the Not-For-Profit housing sector. Nor should it had come as a surprise for the government or the Liberal
- [Letters to the Editor](https://rhpns.ca/letters-to-the-editor/) - Letter to The Editor - allNovaScotia.com An Application to Director for Non-Payment of rent does not equate to an eviction. The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia must address recent media articles about increasing tenant "Eviction Applications" filed with Residential Tenancies. Filing an Application to Director, the correct terminology, is a requirement of the
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-9/) - Rent control could do more harm than good, says N.S. property owners group Calls for rent control growing louder as tenants battle low vacancy and rising costs The head of a group representing Nova Scotia building owners says steep rental increases aren't the problem, but a symptom, of a decades-long issue that governments have failed to address. Kevin Russell, executive director
- [Property Management](https://rhpns.ca/property-management-3/) - 10 Ways Apartment Amenities Have Changed During Covid-19 The truth is that apartment amenities have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future so here are 10 ways and more they have changed... [Read More]
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-3/) - Halifax Water Extending Support for Affordable Housing Halifax Water will be implementing some measures to support affordable housing, which the Halifax Water Board approved in October 2019, and the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) approved on October 29, 2020... [Read More]
- [Nova Scotia Liberal Leadership Campaign](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-liberal-leadership-campaign/) - Liberal leadership hopefuls want evictions halted during pandemic Rankin, Kousoulis also advocate for rent caps, Delorey not ready to commit The three men vying for the job of Liberal leader and premier are calling on their former cabinet colleague Chuck Porter to impose a moratorium on evictions when he releases his plan to deal with what
- [HRM Landlord Registry](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-landlord-registry/) - Halifax rental registry bylaw delayed until spring No one knows how many rental units there are in Halifax or what state they are in. but a new rental registry coming sometime next year could change that. On Tuesday, the new Halifax regional council amended the Respecting Standards for Residential Occupancies bylaw, also known as M-200.
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-8/) - Liberal leadership contenders Rankin, Kousoulis make rent control part of platform Rent control would break from current government policy Two of three contenders running to be the next premier of Nova Scotia have added affordable housing planks, including rent control, to their platforms. Labi Kousoulis and Iain Rankin, who left their cabinet posts to run for
- [Nova Scotia Liberal Leadership](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-liberal-leadership/) - Candidates Housing Plans With the Nova Scotia Leadership campaign winner automatically becoming the Premier, it is important to stay abreast of each candidates' position on housing. IPOANS will provide updates as information becomes available. Candidates Labi Kousoulis and Ian Rankin have released their housing strategies. To access candidate Labi Kousoulis position on housing, click here. To access
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-7/) - Investment Property Owners Association says rent control doesn't work 'What's going on in the market is a response to landlords wanting safe housing,' says Kevin Russell The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia says rent control is not the solution to HRM's lack of affordable housing. Kevin Russell is the group's executive director, and tells
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-14/) - Government has responsibility to address affordable housing issue in HRM: Dalhousie professor Wayne MacKay's comments come as a number of tenants in HRM are being forced out of their homes due to large rent increases A Dalhousie University law professor says the government has a responsibility to ensure people have access to affordable housing. Wayne
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-13/) - Halifax mayor says province needs to be active partner on affordable housing The mayor of Halifax says the province needs to be more of an active partner on affordable housing. Mike Savage says the city can help, but there are some things that fall out of their control. According to Savage, the city needs new
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-6/) - Cap unlikely for skyrocketing Halifax rents Halifax’s old housing stock sets us apart from other Canadian cities, she said. “It became apparent that there’s a shelf life. So it comes to a point where there is a total renovation required. Roofs, windows, electrical, everything – and this is what’s happening now. So smaller landlords that
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-11/) - Want Better Tenant Relationships? Follow These 15 Tips For Landlords As a landlord, you expect tenants to pay rent on time and take care of their space. In return, you have an obligation to be responsive and open with your tenants when they need something or when there’s a change in building or lease policies.
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-12/) - Mass evictions in Dartmouth adds to worrying trend for housing support worker Every tenant in a pair of buildings on Victoria Road has been told to leave by the end of December Cathy Young came away from apartment hunting this month with one thought: "It's too expensive." Young and every other tenant at two neighbouring
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-5/) - Lisa Roberts: Rent control a discarded solution to deepening housing crisis in Nova Scotia LISA ROBERTS Before COVID-19, thousands of Nova Scotians were struggling to find an affordable place to live. Now, even as people deal with job losses and mounting debt from the economic situation created by the pandemic, we are still hearing from
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-8/) - Halifax Adds Thousands Of Jobs In September According to Statistics Canada, 236,900 people were working in Halifax last month, up from 233,500 in August. A large chunk of those new jobs were created in the Health Care and Social Assistance, and Accommodation and Food Services industries. While most industries in Nova Scotia added jobs last
- [2020 Innovation and Excellence Awards](https://rhpns.ca/2020-innovation-and-excellence-awards/) - Employee of the Year Marlene Wilson Killam Apartment REIT Supplier of the Year Wyse Meter Solutions Income Property of the Year Met Cap Living - Starlight Investments Development of the Year Southwest Properties The Curve AT South Park Congratulations to 2020 Award Winners!
- [IPOANS’ Live Stream Event](https://rhpns.ca/ipoans-live-stream-event/) - With 146 apartment professionals, senior government officials from the city, province, and non-profit housing sector registered, the IPOANS virtual Live Stream Event was successful. Strong registration numbers demonstrate industry stakeholders are highly engaged in the issues confronting our industry. IPOANS is committed to keeping stakeholders informed on industry issues. After all, informed decisions are the
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-4/) - Rental Proposal Seeks Elusive Missing Middle in Midtown Toronto Just northeast of the future Mount Pleasant Station on the Crosstown LRT in Midtown Toronto, a development proposal is seeking a lower-density plan that addresses the expected up-zoning associated with new rapid transit, while respecting the established neighbourhood conditions around its site. Located at 357 Roehampton Avenue just
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-3/) - 15-minute city’ making a comeback COVID-19 underscores need for walkable, bike-friendly communities Amid the global pandemic, urban planners around the world are re-evaluating the ways in which our cities were designed through the lens of today’s health and wellness needs. A concept that’s making a surging comeback? The 15-minute city. Defined as a community where
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-4/) - Steep increases stir up calls for rent control in Nova Scotia The provincial government says the policy 'doesn't work' Many of those landlords are represented by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, led by executive director Kevin Russell. For their part, Russell said, most landlords in Nova Scotia are not in favour of
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-18/) - Community groups call for public consultation audit on HRM developments The voice of the public is not being heard or heeded in “pre-ordained” Halifax Regional Municipality development plans, several community groups say. “The consultative process is a right of the public under the (municipal) charter so that the public is able to participate in the finalization
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-2/) - Preference for multifamily assets signalled COVID-19 pressures unsettle, but don’t repel investors Under COVID-19-induced pressure, investors, lenders and public markets are signalling a preference for multifamily assets. JLL’s newly released 2020 midyear overview salutes the asset class as the top attractor of investment dollars in Canada’s commercial real estate market during the first half of this tumultuous
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-17/) - MP says governments, private sector must come together to fix Halifax's housing shortage Andy Fillmore says governments need to lay groundwork that brings private sector on board Halifax's real estate market is booming, but first-time homeowners looking to upgrade are being left in the dust with no place to go, which is leading some people to
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-10/) - Prospective renters in Halifax get stung in online fraud Ads promise accommodations that never materialize People from outside the province looking for rental accommodation in Halifax are being fleeced out of thousands of dollars in a rental scam. Chris Jaison was living in Toronto and planning to move to Halifax in January. He spotted an
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-20/) - Halifax Regional Council approves rules for secondary and backyard suites Will it fix the affordable housing problem in HRM? Probably not. Can it help? We'll see. Halifax Regional Council has unanimously approved the bylaw and planning rule amendments to allow secondary and backyard suites in homes across HRM. In a virtual public hearing on September 1, Jillian
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-19/) - New Plan For Halifax Development With Two Skyscrapers Nearly 30 Storeys High HALIFAX — Haligonians will soon get a chance to weigh in on a revamped plan for two massive skyscrapers developer Peter Rouvalis hopes to build near Spring Garden Road. The Promenade is a mixed-use complex that will cover eight properties along Robie and College
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-11/) - Government is why housing in Canada is unaffordable and more taxes won’t help Opinion: A home equity tax would be but the latest example of politicians using housing as their personal ATM Renters also need affordable housing. According to RBC, rental vacancy rates below three per cent have historically caused rents to increase. Toronto and Vancouver vacancy
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-7/) - Economist Says N.S. Has Bright Future Despite $853-Million Deficit HALIFAX – Ian McAllister has spent nearly 60 years immersed in the world of economics. He advised Newfoundland Premier Joey Smallwood back in the 1960s and became a professor at Dalhousie University in 1972. One may think experienced economists like him would have hit the panic
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-16/) - Major Waterfront Development Approved in Halifax HALIFAX – A major development project has just been approved along Halifax’s waterfront after a seven-year process. On July 30, Southwest Properties’ Cunard project was given the go-ahead by the Design Review Committee. The Cunard property will be transformed into a space with 200-plus residential units, plus thousands of
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-9/) - Condo communities build-up resilience in 2020 Enhancing communication, rethinking technology, reimagining common spaces Several condo communities across southwestern Ontario with larger concentrations of senior citizens quickly watched their everyday routines change like quicksilver as the pandemic hit. Paper copies of board meeting packages and hand-delivered notices morphed into virtual meetings, electronic messaging and crash courses
- [Research](https://rhpns.ca/research-3/) - Return to the nest The majority of Canadians are choosing to move in with their immediate families. The biggest migration is adult children moving back in with their parents. In fact, 5% of Canadians say they have moved back in with their parents due to COVID-19, and 3% of parents surveyed said their adult children
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-10/) - Saint John Growth Committee Talks Affordable Housing SAINT JOHN- Saint John’s growth committee heard a presentation Tuesday on affordable housing availability in the city. Urban planner Ken Melanson made the presentation and discussed the various types of housing available throughout the city. Melanson cited the Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) definition of affordable housing,
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-15/) - Moncton OK's 'huge' north end development Moncton-based Cordova Realty plans to construct six six-storey buildings over five to 10 years Moncton council has approved a large residential development with multiple six-storey buildings in the city's booming northwest after hearing no objections from neighbours at a meeting Monday. Councillors voted unanimously to approve bylaws that will allow
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-9/) - Some hotels could pivot to multi-family rentals With hotel revenues crashing and travel and conference restrictions expected to linger, now could be a prime time to consider transforming a hotel to rental housing, analyst says A dramatic plunge in hotel revenues due to COVID-19 and a subsequent demand for subsidized housing has opened a window
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-14/) - Halifax Council Balks At 16-Storey Highrise On Historic Property HALIFAX—Joseph Arab’s plan to build a 16-storey highrise behind the historic Victoria Hall hit another snag on Tuesday. Halifax Regional Council said the developer’s plan to substantially alter the heritage building isn’t appropriate and councilors gave him six months to come up with a new concept for the
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-6/) - Is Covid-19 Making Halifax A More Attractive Place To Do Business? HALIFAX — Covid-19 has devastated Halifax’s economy on just about every front, but the global pandemic appears to be pushing more firms to expand and hire in the city. Wendy Luther is the president and CEO of the Halifax Partnership. She says her investment
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-13/) - Plaza Retail REIT launches grocery-anchored Halifax development “Halifax is a growing market that obviously motivated Loblaws and us to move forward with a new development,” Plaza chief executive officer Michael Zakuta told RENX. “Like a lot of Atlantic Canada, it’s often underestimated... [Read More]
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-12/) - Residential Highrise On Heritage Property Clears Advisory Committee HALIFAX—The Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee has given its blessing to a proposed highrise development near Cornwallis Park in Halifax. The project will see an eight-storey residential tower built across three properties, sitting between South Street and Harvey Street. The developer’s plan is to consolidate three properties,
- [Construction](https://rhpns.ca/construction/) - Lumber shortage raises big issues for construction industry There's a lumber shortage in Nova Scotia and it's forcing big and small construction companies to make some tough decisions on what jobs they can complete. Some big construction companies are going to feel a lumber crunch this summer — the busiest time of year for their industry.
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance-2/) - More class actions headed to court over pandemic business interruption Class actions asserting pandemic BI insurance coverage are starting to mount in the ‘In’ baskets of Canada’s insurance defence bar. Most recently, Koskie Minsky announced July 6 that it will be one of two firms (the other being Merchant Law) filing a class action lawsuit
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-11/) - Highrise Towers On Joseph Howe Drive In Halifax One Step Closer To Approval HALIFAX – A project that would see a pair of highrise towers built on Joseph Howe Drive is one step closer to approval. At a virtual public hearing last night, Halifax Regional Council OK’d zoning changes that paved the way for the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-10/) - Halifax's slow-moving and stalled developments HRM has had its share of projects – those in the public and private sectors – temporarily shelved, or move at a snail’s pace The municipality has seen lots of construction cranes pop up during its recent building boom. But it also has had its share of projects – those
- [Eviction Moratorium](https://rhpns.ca/eviction-moratorium-5/) - Residential eviction ban ends in N.S., concerns loom for tenants, landlords Thousands of Nova Scotians could be facing homelessness now that a provincial order banning landlords from evicting tenants behind on their rent because of COVID-19 is about to be lifted. The eviction moratorium introduced three months ago expires midnight Friday and the Nova Scotia
- [Access Nova Scotia - Update](https://rhpns.ca/access-nova-scotia-update/) - Access Nova Scotia resuming full operations. Last night Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services' advised IPOANS through a stakeholder letter that Access Nova Scotia is resuming full operations tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. Access Nova Scotia will now accept application filings for hearings beyond emergency issues. Payment forms for application fees are to be posted on
- [Property Management](https://rhpns.ca/property-management-2/) - Pandemic-Level Parcel Demand Putting Strain on Multi-Residential Buildings COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented surge of home deliveries, putting a strain on delivery services, but changing demographics over recent years had already created a potential tsunami of delivery deluge. Before the pandemic, an internet business survey showed that 67% of Canada's 9.8 million millennials prefer to shop online. Add
- [Eviction Moratorium](https://rhpns.ca/eviction-moratorium-4/) - Government urged to extend eviction ban to ensure 'evictions don't happen' As the expiry date for the provincial moratorium on evictions nears, the NDP and Nova Scotia ACORN are calling on the provincial government to extend the ban on evictions, freeze rent increases and take a “fresh look at rent control” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Eviction Moratorium](https://rhpns.ca/eviction-moratorium-3/) - Landlords would be justified handing out eviction notices: Investment Property Owners Association The provincial ban on evictions for COVID-19 ends next week The province’s moratorium on evictions during COVID-19 is set to expire next week. The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia says eviction notices would be justified at that time. That’s according to
- [Eviction Moratorium](https://rhpns.ca/eviction-moratorium-2/) - Liberals should prevent potential flood of evictions as moratorium expires HALIFAX -- With the provincial moratorium on evictions set to expire next week, thousands of renters could lose their housing. The NDP is calling on the Liberals to extend the ban on evictions for rental arrears related to income loss from COVID-19. “We were already in
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market/) - Rising House Prices And Tanking Rental Market Show Pandemic's Economic Divide But the weakness in the rental market risks infecting the housing market MONTREAL ― The COVID-19 lockdowns have exposed a divide in Canada’s job market, with low-income earners getting hit much harder than high-income earners in the wave of layoffs that has taken place since
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-8/) - Liberals look at buying distressed buildings to save stock of affordable housing OTTAWA -- A new analysis of the country's stock of affordable housing suggests the Liberals' decade-long strategy to provide more of it is starting in a deeper hole than previously thought, and may be further behind once the COVID-19 pandemic passes. But the
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-5/) - How the Airbnb ban led to lower rental prices in Canada's major cities The long-term rental market is seeing a migration of furnished units due to the pandemic and a ban on short-term rentals “We are seeing an incredible new amount of inventory of furnished units come onto the long-term rental market over the last
- [Human Resources](https://rhpns.ca/human-resources/) - Onboarding new employees in extraordinary days Think back to your first few weeks on your current job – the excitement, the nerves, the stress, the desire to learn, the wanting to impress. Now, imagine going through all that during a global pandemic. It seems almost impossible. But people are doing it, as business operations for vital
- [Reopening Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/reopening-nova-scotia/) - Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Plans Businesses and organizations that weren’t required to close under the Health Protection Act Order should develop a Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Plans should show how businesses and organizations will comply with the Health Protection Act Order and public health directives (including social distancing and gathering limits) and ensure the safety of
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-9/) - Heritage advisory committee recommends redevelopment plan for downtown buildings Halifax's heritage advisory committee has agreed with Dexel Developments on its plan for redeveloping the block between Province House and Grand Parade. The project involves two vacant lots and two provincially-owned buildings on Granville Street: the Kenny-Dennis Building and the Acadia Recorder Building. Both are designated municipal heritage
- [Reopening Workplaces](https://rhpns.ca/reopening-workplaces/) - Companies prep for return of workers to their offices Provinces are slowly reopening their economies and offices which have been largely vacant during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be repopulating with at least some workers. Oxford Properties Group vice-president and head of leasing for the Greater Toronto Area John Peets moderated a
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-5/) - Despite COVID-19 shutdown, Canadians personal financial optimism for the coming year improves June 4, 2020 – The COVID-19 shutdown’s impact on Canada’s economy has been well chronicled: shrunk growth, lost jobs, stock market havoc, and unprecedented government spending to shore up the households hit hardest. In the face of what has been the most volatile few
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-8/) - Mutual 'Nightmare' For Landlords And Tenants As Pandemic Bills Pile Up Now in June, small residential landlords and tenants are still without rent relief. Alma Siciliano says there will be one less property on Ontario’s rental market once the pandemic is over. After trying to negotiate rent payments with the tenants in the basement apartment
- [CFAA](https://rhpns.ca/cfaa-2/) - CFAA-FRPO Lobbying Success for Mixed-Use Landlords The federal government created the CECRA to help small businesses pay their commercial rents. With costs divided between them, the federal government and each provincial government will provide forgivable loans paid to qualifying commercial property owners to cover 50% of the April, May, and June rent payments for eligible
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water-2/) - Halifax Water Recommends No Increase in Water Rates Over Next Two Years The COVID-19 pandemic has many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills. To help support customers in these uncertain times, Halifax Water has recommended to the NSUARB that there be no increase in water rates for fiscal
- [Editorial](https://rhpns.ca/editorial/) - Landlords looking for co-operation, not confrontation KEVIN RUSSELL We are now two months into facing the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. More than 50,000 Nova Scotians have lost their jobs. During a time of economic crisis, the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) represents an important part of the province’s economic
- [Reopening Amenities](https://rhpns.ca/reopening-amenities/) - Plans for reopening condo amenities Perspectives shared on legalities and maintenance of pools, other facilities As provinces gradually gear up for reopening and ease some coronavirus restrictions, there are proactive measures and legal concerns condo communities might want to think about when it comes to managing and maintaining amenities like pools and fitness centres. Perspectives
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-7/) - 'The horror stories get worse and worse': Some tenants taking advantage of eviction ban COQUITLAM, B.C. -- Landlords who are missing thousands of dollars in rent or who find their properties damaged or strewn with garbage are concerned some tenants are taking advantage of the eviction ban put in place during the pandemic. As landlords
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-6/) - Toronto landlord forced to refinance condo as COVID-19 stalls eviction of lawyer owing $16K in rent Lawyer Christopher Roper stopped paying rent with 3 previous landlords Danish Chagani was excited when the lawyer who lived down the hall from his Toronto condo wanted to rent his unit after Chagani bought a house for his young family.
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-4/) - There's been no spike in personal and business bankruptcies, but surge is expected this fall Patient creditors, mortgage deferrals, income tax delay helping hold off the worst With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many in a precarious and dire financial situation, Lou Brzezinski and other lawyers and insolvency trustees have been sitting by the office phone, expecting it to ring. "And
- [Research](https://rhpns.ca/research-2/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the employment and financial situations of many Atlantic Canadians The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the employment and financial situations of many Atlantic Canadians. Life after COVID-19 will be different from how things were prior to the pandemic. HALIFAX, April 30, 2020: As Atlantic Canada completed its fifth week
- [Research](https://rhpns.ca/research/) - Most real estate will emerge OK post-pandemic: Benjamin Tal Multifamily, office and industrial real estate will emerge from the COVID-19 crisis as winners, while losers will include the energy, transportation and hospitality sectors. Those are among the insights offered by CIBC World Markets managing director and deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal during a May 5 Real Estate Forums webinar...[Read
- [COVID-19 Rent](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-rent/) - 'Grim' outlook for renters says new survey With May 1st almost upon us, many renters are anxious about their ability to pay their rent. That’s according to a survey out today from ACORN Canada. The COVID-19 State of Renters survey had over 1,100 respondents from across Canada found that 35 percent of people will not be
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-8/) - Coronavirus crisis rules favour delinquent tenants, Kingston, Ont. landlord says Many government agencies are either closed or working on reduced hours since the novel coronavirus state of emergency was declared in Ontario. That includes the court system that looks after disputes between landlords and their tenants. “Landlords always have a difficult time,” says Connie Galanis, “Ontario doesn’t work
- [COVID-19 - Rent Payments](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-rent-payments/) - Small landlords scrambling to accommodate rent reductions while making mortgage payments When businesses began temporarily closing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several tenants in David Cinelli’s two rental properties lost income. The Toronto-based realtor and landlord reached out to his tenants, offering rent deferrals or partial payments to those who were struggling financially. And although Mr.
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-5/) - How to manage the immediate COVID-19 fallout while preparing for a post-pandemic future Industry leaders should begin preparing right now for the post-pandemic business environment, while still managing the immediate fallout of COVID-19, two partners of a strategy consulting firm said recently. This includes spending time envisioning the future, developing a strategy to “walk back”
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-8/) - Miners Landing apartment buildings on track for summer opening in Kentville KENTVILLE, N.S. — Two new apartment buildings taking shape in Kentville are slated to open this summer. The buildings at the heart of the Miners Landing development will each house 47 units. Noel Taiani, president of Parsons Green Developments, said about half of the
- [COVID-19 - Rents](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-rents/) - Apartment building owners’ thoughts turn to May rents Outside of Quebec, major markets including Toronto and Halifax had the highest rates of payment deferrals, regardless of the age of the building. Eighty-five per cent of apartment residents have paid their April rent, which is better than expected, but concerns remain for May, according to surveys
- [COVID-19 - Students](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-students/) - University students struggle to navigate rentals and sublets during the age of coronavirus HALIFAX—If we weren’t in the throes of a global coronavirus pandemic, Glen Creaser, a fourth year student at Queen’s University, would be chipping away at his final papers at Stauffer Library, dipping into Kingston’s bars with his buddies, and soaking in the
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-7/) - Some N.S. apartment landlords institute no-visitor policies amid COVID-19 Other measures by landlords include enhanced cleaning protocols, changing how they interact with tenants With around one-fifth of Nova Scotians living in apartments according to the most recent census data, this poses a challenge to maintaining physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic because large numbers of people are housed
- [Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/insurance/) - Class action launched against insurers that won't pay businesses for coronavirus-related losses A Regina-based law firm has issued a national class action against indemnity insurers in Canada that are not paying business owners for losses accumulated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tony Merchant, the principal lawyer of Merchant Law Group, says the action names the 10
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-6/) - Sobering outlook, but COVID-19 has ‘end game’: Tal The next few weeks, months and quarters will test the economic IQ of every government and every central banker in the universe, because they are the first to admit that they have no clue what’s happening.” That doesn’t sound optimistic, and CIBC World Markets managing director and deputy chief
- [Property Management](https://rhpns.ca/property-management/) - How To Handle Rental Maintenance During COVID-19 How to handle rental maintenance, along with personal protective wear and equipment, was covered by Paul Rhodes, National Safety and Maintenance Instructor at the National Apartment Association Education Institute, during a recent video. Rhodes said in handling rental maintenance during COVID-19 the first thing in dealing with maintenance
- [Eviction Moratorium](https://rhpns.ca/eviction-moratorium/) - N.S. landlords worried about confusion surrounding rent payments amid COVID-19 Unfortunately, there are renters who think this means three free months of rent,' says Stella Van der Lugt Landlords in Nova Scotia worry renters wrongly think they don't have to pay rent during the COVID-19 outbreak. Stella Van der Lugt owns rental properties and runs a
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-3/) - HRM council considers postponing property tax payments Proposal to move deadline for tax bills from end of April to June 1 and waive any interest Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, HRM council will consider a proposal to postpone property tax payments at a meeting on April 14. The plan would move the deadline for tax bills
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-5/) - McInnes Cooper - Coping with COVID-19: (More) Employer FAQs The COVID-19 novel coronavirus has evolved rapidly, and so have the workplace issues employers are facing – and the questions employers were asking – as they’re forced adjust with equal speed. To help employers continue to cope with the changing workplace implications of COVID-19, here are the answers
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/11685-2/) - Premier Stephen McNeil "Pay Your Rent On Time" [Watch Video]
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-4/) - Nova Scotia Power COVID-19 Service Advisory To access Nova Scotia Power's COVID-19 Service Advisory, click here
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-3/) - Nova Scotia Public Health has released a directive on Self Isolation in apartments for tenants returning from “Out of Country” or “Out of Province” travel. Document can printed then posted in buildings and or be provided to tenants refusing to adhere to Self Isolation protocols. If a tenant continues to refuse to self isolate or
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19-2/) - ServiceNS Statement Dear Stakeholder We are writing to update you on contingency planning for the Residential Tenancies Program as we continue to adapt to the new reality of a global pandemic. As this unprecedented situation continues to unfold, we are committed to continuing to provide service, to the greatest extent possible. The team has
- [COVID-19](https://rhpns.ca/covid-19/) - Premier Comments on April 1 Tenant Rent Payments "We need their landlord to work with them… landlords need to be supportive and flexible of their tenants"… “Those of us who still can pay their rents, should do so." “Landlords and tenants need to work together, so families aren’t forced out of their homes, or choosing between
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-7/) - Iconic Mills Brothers building to be razed for mixed-use development on Spring Garden Road Spring Garden Road about to undergo another significant change. The Micco Group, owned by brothers Mickey and Colin MacDonald, in partnership with Westwood Developments, which is owned by local developer Danny Chedrawe and his partner Mounir Haddad, are about to rip
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-7/) - Affordable housing: It’s not just a big city problem anymore Awareness of affordability issues and the crunch to find suitable housing has made national headlines and was a focal issue in the 2019 federal election. The rising cost of housing in Canada’s three largest cities — Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal — has gained a lot of attention. It has
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-3/) - Rise again: Cape Breton population grows after more than 20 years of decline International students at CBU boost population, improve unemployment rate, according to StatsCan Cape Breton Island's population grew in 2019 after more than 20 years of declines and the unemployment rate dropped, largely due to the international student population at Cape Breton University.
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy-2/) - Halifax is one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Canada With our rental vacancy rate at an all-time low, it may not be surprising to find out Halifax is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. A report released by Statistics Canada on Thursday shows Halifax ties Saskatoon for 4th place when
- [Local News](https://rhpns.ca/local-news-2/) - Serial rent dodger sentenced to 2 years in prison 'Taxpayers will be taking care of his rent bill for the next, potentially, 24 months' Nadav Joseph Even-Har has been sentenced to two years in prison for a series of frauds he perpetrated in the greater Halifax area, including scamming a Cole Harbour, N.S., landlord out
- [Centre Plan](https://rhpns.ca/centre-plan-3/) - Centre Plan – Package B – Community Stakeholder Information Sessions You’re invited! We’ll be hosting a series of stakeholder information sessions in March 2020 and would like you to join us. These sessions will provide you the opportunity to see what’s included in Package B and ask questions/provide feedback to the planner(s) who specialize in
- [Halifax Water](https://rhpns.ca/halifax-water/) - Halifax Water seeks 11.6% rate hike from Utility and Review Board Spokesperson says increase is needed to cover rising expenses, replace aging pipes over next 30 years Halifax Water has applied to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for a total rate increase of 11.6 per cent that would apply to water and wastewater
- [Local News](https://rhpns.ca/local-3/) - Killam Apartment REIT reports strong Q4 and 2019 year-end results Halifax-based Killam Apartment REIT reported 2019 fourth quarter net income of $126.8 million compared to net income of $44.3 million during the same quarter in 2018. Management at the real estate investment trust indicated that the quarterly net income figure, 186.4 per cent improvement over
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-6/) - Townhouses, marina, boardwalk approved for King's Wharf on Dartmouth waterfront Developer hopes to complete entire project within 10 years The Harbour East Community Council has approved a revised plan for the next stage of the King's Wharf development along the Dartmouth waterfront. Changes include townhouses, a marina and a public boardwalk. But an access ramp over the CN rail
- [Local News](https://rhpns.ca/local-news/) - Killam Apartment REIT reports strong Q4 and 2019 year-end results Halifax-based Killam Apartment REIT reported 2019 fourth quarter net income of $126.8 million compared to net income of $44.3 million during the same quarter in 2018. Management at the real estate investment trust indicated that the quarterly net income figure, 186.4 per cent improvement over
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-4/) - Dartmouth dog owner calling for legal recognition of emotional support animals ‘I don’t think ... you have to sacrifice location and sanity to have your dog’ Lauren Bodden has struggled for years to find a place to live in Halifax for her and her emotional support dog, Riley. Listing Riley as an emotional support animal
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-6/) - Climate change, transit and affordable housing are Savage's priorities at Ottawa meeting Canada's big-city mayors are meeting to lay out their priorities for the federal budget this spring Halifax's mayor is outlining his main priorities ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Mike Savage is in Ottawa for the Big City Mayors' Caucus, where representatives from
- [NS Capped Assessment Program](https://rhpns.ca/ns-capped-assessment-program-2/) - Committee's work on Nova Scotia property tax assessment cap stalls HALIFAX, N.S. — After three half-day sessions of presentations, the all-party committee reviewing the province’s Capped Assessment Program agreed only to disagree. “We are absolutely further ahead,” Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, said after a discussion fraught by
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-2/) - Council delays process of making backyard suites legal On Tuesday, Halifax Regional Council voted to defer by-law amendments that would make backyard suites legal within the next few months. The change would allow secondary suites or backyard suites to be built by single-dwelling property owners within HRM. The 56-page report was originally requested by council. in January 2018.
- [Energy](https://rhpns.ca/energy/) - Lending rules hinder ability of N.S. municipalities to create efficiency programs 'There is literally trillions of dollars' in potential investments, says sustainability planner There are untold amounts of money for municipalities in Nova Scotia to tap into for energy efficiency programs and other means to reduce carbon footprints, but borrowing restrictions in the province have
- [NS Capped Assessment Program](https://rhpns.ca/ns-capped-assessment-program/) - All-party committee cautiously steps into property assessment cap debate An all-party committee met Wednesday to begin considering a proposal by the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities to phase out a cap on annual increases to property assessments. The cap was adopted in 2005 to prevent dramatic spikes in assessments, particularly for waterfront properties in rural areas. The
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-5/) - Bedford Highway proposal gets 3 more storeys for affordable housing Regional council voted unanimously in favour of proposal that includes 18 affordable housing units A proposed eight-storey apartment building along the Bedford Highway with 18 affordable housing units is a step closer to being built. The area around 205 Bedford Highway, located at the bottom of Flamingo
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing-2/) - Antigonish council passes bylaw to restrict number of rental rooms in a home Councillors voted Monday to limit the number of rooms landlords can rent to 4, but there are exceptions The Town of Antigonish, N.S., is trying to crack down on landlords who rent out several rooms in a home in an effort to
- [Halifax](https://rhpns.ca/halifax/) - Yes, it did get harder to find an apartment in Halifax last year All-time-low for Halifax’s vacancy rate hits renters hard The vacancy rate in Halifax has fallen to a measly one percent, lower than most cities across the country. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) the vacancy rate dropped to one
- [HRM](https://rhpns.ca/hrm/) - Tax bill hike coming for HRM residents HALIFAX, N.S. — The average residential tax bill in Halifax Regional Municipality is projected to increase by $30 or 1.5 per cent for the 2020-21 fiscal year. That’s the fiscal framework that regional council agreed to work with Tuesday, although numbers and calculations can change as each of the
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-3/) - Surge of complaints prompts Ontario ombudsman to investigate delays at Landlord and Tenant Board The Ontario ombudsman has announced an investigation into delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board, citing a recent “surge” of complaints. A press release from Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s office Thursday said complaints about long waits for board hearings and decisions have
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-5/) - Advocates says province's affordable housing approach isn’t good enough There are 40,000 NS households that spend 30 percent or more of their income on shelter. Advocates say the province is taking the wrong approach in its quest to cut homelessness and make housing more affordable. They suggest making sweeping changes to grow the non-profit housing
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest-2/) - Ontario landlords aren’t the problem, the Landlord and Tenant Board is Despite what you might have seen In the media, most landlords aren’t raising rents in a get-rich quick scheme. In fact, in today’s rental climate, many landlords of small- to medium-sized properties are barely breaking even. If rental rates are based solely on greed,
- [Local](https://rhpns.ca/local-2/) - Halifax a hotspot for rental scams says Better Business Bureau Halifax's low vacancy rate and high student population make it a hotspot for rental scams. That's according to the president and CEO for Atlantic Canada's Better Business Bureau (BBB). Peter Moorhouse said our competitive market pressures renters to quickly commit to a listing, making it
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy/) - Nova Scotia sees biggest population bump in 30 years: RBC Nova Scotia is seeing its biggest population increase in more than 30 years, bolstering labour demand and pushing up wages, according to the Royal Bank of Canada in its provincial outlook released on Friday...[Read More]
- [HRM - Major Acquisition](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-major-acquisition/) - CAPREIT buys 1,503 apartments, doubles Halifax portfolio CAPREIT (has doubled its presence in Halifax in one major transaction, announcing an agreement to acquire 1,503 apartment units in eight properties for $391 million... [Read More]
- [Fire Prevention](https://rhpns.ca/fire-prevention/) - It's not illegal to have a natural Christmas tree in Nova Scotia, no matter what your landlord says If your landlord tells you can’t have a real Christmas tree in your apartment because it’s against the law in Nova Scotia, he’s being naughty. If, however, your landlord prohibits natural trees on the grounds of messiness
- [Accessibility](https://rhpns.ca/accessibility/) - Accessibility tracks sustainability trajectory Burgeoning momentum suggests parallels with green building movement Market pressure and industry competitiveness could propel accessible commercial real estate in the coming decade, much the way those complementary forces have already bolstered energy efficiency and low-carbon footprints. Speaking at the inaugural Accessibility Professional Network Conference earlier this fall, an industry advocate
- [Centre Plan](https://rhpns.ca/centre-plan-2/) - Centre Plan Package A – Effective Date of November 30, 2019 On September 18, 2019 Regional Council approved the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Package A lands. The documents completed Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing review, and came into effect on November 30, 2019 when the
- [Capped Assessment Program](https://rhpns.ca/capped-assessment-program/) - A better solution to property-tax problems JUANITA SPENCER Re: “We need a fairer property tax system.” In his Nov. 25 opinion piece, Francis Gillis, chair of the CBRM Property Taxpayers’ Association, writes about Nova Scotia’s Capped Assessment Program (CAP) Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) supports the intent of the CAP — providing protection against sudden
- [Energy Efficiency](https://rhpns.ca/energy-efficiency/) - If you are an employee, board member or owner of an organization that provides affordable residential housing units in Nova Scotia, we want to hear from you. Your contribution — about 10 minutes of your time — will help us understand how we can better support organizations that provide affordable housing. The information collected in
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-4/) - Thesis project shares stories of older women in insecure housing A Halifax master's student is highlighting the experiences of older women in the municipality who struggle to find safe, secure and affordable places to live. Kelly O'Neil spent time with 11 women between the ages of 54 and 74 for her thesis for Mount Saint Vincent University's
- [Waste Management Resources](https://rhpns.ca/waste-management-resources/) - Halifax will soon hold corporations responsible for garbage from their products This past Tuesday at HRM council, Deputy Mayor Tony Mancini put forward that HRM endorse a motion by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). That motion would see the FCM call on the government to seek progress reports from provinces towards implementation of extended producer
- [Housing Affordability](https://rhpns.ca/housing-affordability/) - Canada’s rental costs rising, adding to affordability woes Canada’s rental costs increased 0.8 percent in October from a month ago, and by 2.5 percent since January, according to figures released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday. In January, the statistical agency updated its methodology for tracking rental inflation, with experts saying the new approach is likely
- [Market Research](https://rhpns.ca/market-research/) - Do You Know What Your Prospective Tenants Want? The Answers May Surprise You Did you know that the number one apartment feature prospective tenants are interested in is central-air conditioning? Or that among community features, forget about on-site fitness centers, they would be willing to pay the highest premium for on-site child care... Read More...
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-4/) - Two-tower, 21-storey downtown Halifax development approved HALIFAX—A municipal committee overseeing downtown development has approved a proposal for a long-vacant site on Hollis Street despite concerns from municipal staff that the design contravened too many municipal planning rules...Read More...https://www.thestar.com/halifax/2019/11/14/two-tower-21-storey-downtown-halifax-development-approved.html
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-4/) - Airbnbs cut into long-term rentals in HRM, report shows A new report on short-term rentals in Halifax Regional Municipality confirms that Airbnbs have directly affected the availability of long-term rentals in the municipality...Read More...
- [CFAA](https://rhpns.ca/cfaa/) - Higher taxes? Pressures on rents? What can you and CFAA do today? Because of the new influence of the NDP, there are new and serious risks, and opportunities, for rental housing providers at the federal level... Read More...
- [HRM Waste Management](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-waste-management/) - Halifax's apartment buildings are a trash-sorting dumpster fire, residents say Some residents say they’re fed up with putting in the work only for others to come along and ruin it. Living in an apartment building can have its benefits. There's security, there are facilities and the buildings provide services for tenants. For every residential building
- [HRM Development Fees](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-development-fees/) - Fees for building everything from a deck to a highrise are on the up in Halifax Fees for building everything from a deck to a highrise are on the up in Halifax...Read More...
- [Canadian Market Trends](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-trends-2/) - Is real estate still a good investment for Canadians? Long before the stock market existed, before salt was considered as valuable as gold, and before humans first struck oil, the asset that was most sought after was land. Real estate investing has evolved, but today investors still seek out land as a way to diversify
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-3/) - Minority Liberals may find much to like in the NDP's affordable housing plan Earlier this week, Canadians voted a minority Liberal government into power. While Canadians for the most part agreed on the challenges facing the nation, such as the environment, the economy and housing affordability, they could not reach a consensus on which political
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-3/) - Short-term rental consultations must start soon: advocate North-end Halifax group Neighbours Speak Up is once again trying to bring awareness to the over-saturation of short-term rentals on the peninsula North-end Halifax group Neighbours Speak Up is once again trying to bring awareness to the over-saturation of short-term rentals on the peninsula. Almost 10 months after
- [Local](https://rhpns.ca/local/) - Repeat rent-dodger dubbed 'professional squatter' prompts call for reform Jason Selby says he retook possession late Tuesday of the home Nadav Even-Har and his family occupied, finding it damaged and with urine stains HALIFAX — A Halifax coffee shop owner who says he tried for more than four months to evict a tenant he called a "professional squatter" is
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-3/) - N.S. NDP say rent control needed to make rental housing more affordable Nova Scotia's New Democrats have introduced legislation to implement rent control and regulate short-term rental provider Airbnb. "In Nova Scotia, 20 per cent of households now spend more than 50 per cent of their income on rent and utilities, an absolutely unsustainable amount," Halifax Needham
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-3/) - Centre Plan: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Duncan Williams, President & CEO Construction Association of Nova Scotia I am asked every day for our perspective on issues of public policy, regulation and legislation. To that end, we have had many conversations as an association about the Centre Plan. This is arguably one of
- [Article of Interest](https://rhpns.ca/article-of-interest/) - Student Housing In Canada Is Being Ignored, And It Might Be Why You Can’t Afford Rent There are more than 400,000 international students in Canada, and no one is building housing for them. In the endless debate over Canada’s high house prices and rising rents, foreign buyers have become the most popular target for blame,
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-2/) - 'It's like whack-a-mole': How cities are grappling with unsafe rooming houses Finding solutions to illegal rooming houses and the dangers they pose to the people who live in them is a job that often falls to municipalities, and it is forcing some city councillors to get creative...Read More
- [Fire Safety](https://rhpns.ca/fire-safety-2/) - HRM fire code violations number in the thousands, but could be much larger Regulations around what buildings can be inspected are one reason why numbers are lower than they could be Every time Natasha Prest walks through a building, she holds her breath as she scans the ceilings, walls and cubbyholes, all while wondering if she'll
- [RioCan creates new JVs with Killam, Boardwalk](https://rhpns.ca/riocan-creates-new-jvs-with-killam-boardwalk/) - RioCan REIT (REI-UN-T) is expanding its existing partnerships with Killam Apartment REIT and Boardwalk REIT to facilitate multi-residential development opportunities at two of its shopping centres in Ottawa and Mississauga... Read More...
- ['Party professional' threw huge bash in luxury condo, repeatedly dodged $15K rent, landlord says](https://rhpns.ca/party-professional-threw-huge-bash-in-luxury-condo-repeatedly-dodged-15k-rent-landlord-says/) - Lawsuit filed by Onni Property Management asks for more than $75K in damages from Vancouver tenants Rees Cameron billed his Halloween 2018 bash as "the most exclusive house party ever," featuring go-go dancers, a tarot card reader and a Michael Jackson impersonator. His Vancouver landlord might describe things a bit differently. The 300-guest Halloween party
- [This N.S. landlord is out thousands from one tenant — and he's not alone](https://rhpns.ca/this-n-s-landlord-is-out-thousands-from-one-tenant-and-hes-not-alone/) - ‘I've certainly learned ... how easy it is for criminals to take advantage of laws,' says landlord Jason Selby They rolled up in a BMW and Audi. They presented a credit report with a high score. Their references checked out and they have two young children, so I thought that … it would be wonderful
- [OPINION -Mayor Mike Savage](https://rhpns.ca/opinion-mayor-mike-savage/) - Mike Savage: How Halifax’s dizzying growth can hurt some of our most vulnerable citizens Special to the Star Halifax It’s been almost two weeks since former hurricane Dorian made his unwelcome visit to the Halifax region, uprooting trees, cutting off power, limiting cell coverage, flooding basements and toppling a massive downtown crane. We take lessons
- [Centre Plan](https://rhpns.ca/centre-plan/) - Halifax passes first half of Centre Plan despite developers’ concerns with affordable housing ‘tax’ HALIFAX—Council has passed the first half of a long-awaited set of land-use planning documents despite concerns from developers that the affordable-housing component amounts to a “tax on land.” After a public hearing held Tuesday night, Halifax Regional Council debated Package A
- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control-2/) - Rent control among issues NDP will focus on in fall session The provincial NDP have revealed the main issues they are going to focus on in the upcoming session of the legislature, and one of the biggest is pursuing rent control. NDP leader Gary Burrill said people are struggling to keep up with the rising
- [Canadian Market Trends](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-trends/) - Big challenges in booming multifamily sector: CAIC panel Government regulations are slowing the supply of much-needed new purpose-built rental apartments, and tighter rent controls could exacerbate the problem, according to a panel of senior executives which closed the Sept. 4 Canadian Apartment Investment Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre...Read More
- [NS Human Rights](https://rhpns.ca/ns-human-rights/) - Access to Rental Accommodations Intake staff at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission regularly receive inquiries from the public concerning access to rental accommodations....Read More
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-2/) - Queen's Marque built with future storms in mind, says developer. In the wake of Dorian, the builder of the Queen's Marque — a mixed-use development under construction on the Halifax waterfront — says the building has been designed with future storms and rising sea levels in mind. "I think what we're doing here .... is unique, but probably will be
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb-2/) - Halifax group says Airbnb needs stricter regulations for 'superhosts' Last week, an Airbnb "superhost" in Montreal was shut down, leaving those who had booked stays at his properties with nowhere to go. "Obviously this was a big story and a big disappointment for many people who were planning vacations and trips," says Bill Stewart, spokesperson
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development/) - Big developments proposed for Dartmouth could reshape Wyse Road area A 19-storey building is being proposed for a property in Dartmouth across from the Macdonald Bridge, the third large development being eyed for the Wyse Road area. The new building, which will be on the site of a former Scotiabank, will have commercial space on the
- [Student Housing](https://rhpns.ca/student-housing/) - Students scrambling for apartments as Halifax vacancy rate hits an all-time low With university classes set to resume, it's almost time for the busiest move-in weekend of the year in Halifax. But students hoping to find a last-minute rental might be out of the luck as rental vacancy rates are at a historic low throughout
- [Canadian Rent Report](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-rent-report/) - August 2019 Canadian Rent Report Overall, 5 cities experienced an upward trend last month, 4 downward, and 15 remained stable. Similar to the previous month's report, more than half of the total markets were flat, which is surprising since it is hot moving season right now. Meanwhile, year over year growth rates told a different
- [Housing Policy](https://rhpns.ca/housing-policy/) - Waiting for baby boomers to die is not effective housing policy OPINION: A new report says that a once-reliable way of bringing homes to the resale market isn’t working like it used to. It’s another indication that our housing policies aren’t keeping up with our housing crisis Read More
- [Apartment hunting in Halifax is the worst](https://rhpns.ca/apartment-hunting-in-halifax-is-the-worst/) - After 14 failed applications, a move off the peninsula and a broken fridge, how one renter became a buyer. When I moved to Halifax in 2007, the first apartment I went to see was a $750 bachelor in the south end with no windows. The landlord told me he could put a window in "if
- [Tenant Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/tenant-insurance/) - Tenant Insurance another casualty of the hardening insurance market “There’s more demand for renters insurance and a lot of our markets don’t seem to want to write renters insurance,” Jeff Roy, president and CEO of Excalibur Insurance, said in an interview last week. “We’ve got companies that say, ‘We don’t want renters insurance’ or they
- [Airbnb](https://rhpns.ca/airbnb/) - Airbnb listings seeing increased revenue, more “Superhosts” New Airbnb statistics show a big increase in multiple-listing hosts in Halifax Regional Municipality since last year. According to the data, entire-home listings continue to see the most bookings, and hosts who manage multiple units make half of all the revenue generated by the short-term accommodation site during
- [Rent Control?](https://rhpns.ca/rent-control/) - Fairview tenants stay put despite 'illegal' eviction effort The province is looking at all options — including rent control — to balance the best interests of landlords and tenants. Nova Scotia government says it has not received an application for eviction from the landlord Some tenants of an apartment building in the Halifax neighbourhood of Fairview
- [Quinpool Rd. apartment developments pass Halifax council hurdle](https://rhpns.ca/5746-2/) - HALIFAX—Council has set the table for two developments to replace a McDonald’s and a pizza joint on Quinpool Rd. Read More

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- [Member's Only Media Releases](https://rhpns.ca/members-only-media-releases/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background_enable_image=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”RHPNS Media Library” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font=”|700|on||||||” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” subhead_font=”|700|||||||” subhead_font_size=”19px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 34%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/close-up-microphone-laptop-with-headphones-table-recording-studio-1.png” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off”
- [Board of Directors](https://rhpns.ca/board-of-directors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” RHPNS Board of Directors 2026-2027 Amanda Knight President Knight Growth Strategies Peter Polley Vice President POLYCORP Steven Andjelic Treasurer Andjelic Land Inc. Kevin Russell Secretary RHPNS Sameh Mishreky Director W.M. Fares Group Whipple Kanellakos Director J2K Properties Jennifer Bateman Director CAPREIT Erin
- [Residential Tenancies Forum Panelists](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-tenancies-event-registration/residential-tenancies-forum-panelists/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Meet the Speakers [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Virtual Panel Discussion Registration – Cover Your Assets [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″
- [Residential Tenancies Event Registration Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-tenancies-event-registration/) - Registration Includes Lunch. Date of Event Time & Location Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees If the primary contact is attending the event, please add their name to the attendee list. Enter unknown attendees names as "TBD" Attendees First & Last Name
- [Lithium-Ion Batteries](https://rhpns.ca/events/) - Thermal monitoring technology emerges to address lithium-ion battery fire risks A new focus is emerging on thermal monitoring systems designed to detect and prevent lithium-ion battery fires in devices such as electric vehicles, e-bikes, and power tools. These systems track temperature changes and can provide early warnings or trigger shutdowns before overheating leads to combustion.
- [Associate – Supplier Members](https://rhpns.ca/membership/associates-suppliers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Associate – Supplier Members” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSC2868-HDR-Edit-1-2.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||”
- [Leasing Person of the Year Nomination Form](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/leasing-support-person-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Support Person of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Leasing Person of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated support employee who demonstrates teamwork, leadership skills, support services excellence and
- [Property Manager of the Year Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/property-manager-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Property Manager of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Property Manager of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated Property Manager who demonstrates teamwork, leadership skills, resident service
- [RHPNS Awards Guidelines and Grading Rubric](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/rhpns-awards-guidelines-and-grading-rubric/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”RHPNS Awards Guidelines and Grading Rubric” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/06A9665-Edit-1.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”8%||6%|||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null”
- [RHPNS Innovation & Excellence Awards Nomination Submissions](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”RHPNS Innovation & Excellence Awards Nomination Submissions” content_max_width=”800px” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSC2868-HDR-Edit-1-2.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff”
- [Information](https://rhpns.ca/information/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Information” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/INFORMATION.png” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”8%||8%|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null”
- [Dietary Restrictions & Allergy Form](https://rhpns.ca/dietary-restrictions-allergy-form/) - Dietary Restrictions & Allergy Form You have been registered to attend an upcoming RHPNS event. Your dietary requirements were not available when the registration was submitted. To help RHPNS provide a safe and enjoyable meal and give the venue accurate dietary information, please complete and submit this form. Event Name: * Golf TournamentResidential Tenancies Event
- [Media Releases](https://rhpns.ca/media-releases/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/natasha-l-093I0j4A73Y-unsplash-scaled.jpg” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Media Releases” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/jason-goodman-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff”
- [Supplier of the Year Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/supplier-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Supplier of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Supplier of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Recognize a supplier member for their collaboration and support in delivering members service excellence, enhanced value and
- [Community Service Award – Nomination Form](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/community-service-award-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Community Service Award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Community Service Award – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes a company that has gone above and beyond to give back to the communities in which
- [Income Property Owner of the Year Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/income-property-owner-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Income Property Owner of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Income Property Owner of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an RHPNS member who demonstrates excellence and professionalism in income
- [Development of the Year - Low-Rise Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/development-of-the-year-low-rise-form-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Development of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Development of the Year – Low-Rise – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an RHPNS member that has demonstrated excellence in the development of a
- [Development of the Year – High-Rise – Nomination Form](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/development-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Development of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Development of the Year – High-Rise – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an RHPNS member that has demonstrated excellence in the development of a
- [Industry Leadership Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/industry-leadership-form-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Industry Leadership” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Industry Leadership Award – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Industry Leadership Award aims to celebrate industry professionals who exemplify outstanding leadership qualities within both their organization and the
- [Maintenance Employee of the Year Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/maintenance-employee-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Maintenance Employee of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Maintenance Employee of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an employer nominated maintenance person who demonstrates teamwork, leadership skills, resident service
- [Resident Manager of the Year managing over 100 units Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/resident-manager-of-the-year-managing-over-100-units-form-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resident Manager of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Resident Manager of the Year – Managing Over 100 Units – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an employer nominated resident manager or
- [Resident Manager of the Year managing 1 to 100 units Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/resident-manager-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resident Manager of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Resident Manager of the Year – Managing 1 to 100 Units – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an employer nominated resident manager
- [Support Person of the Year](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/support-person-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Community Service Award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Support Person of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] This award recognizes a company that has gone above and beyond
- [Marketing Trendsetter of the Year Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/marketing-trendsetter-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Marketing Trendsetter of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Marketing Trendsetter of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This award recognizes an RHPNS member organization that demonstrates marketing or branding excellence through creative,
- [Administrator of the Year Nomination Form](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/administrator-of-the-year-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Support Person of the Year” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Administrator of the Year – Nomination Form [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated support employee who demonstrates teamwork, leadership skills, support services excellence and
- [RHPNS – Stop the Property Tax Hike Campaign](https://rhpns.ca/rhpns-stop-the-property-tax-hike-campaign/) - Stop the Property Tax Hike Campaign contribution form All contributions to the RHPNS Stop the Property Tax Hike Campaign are used to support the public relations campaign. Contributor Information Company (if applicable) First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Contribution Amount $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 OtherOther If other, please
- [Residential Property Management Course Waiting List](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-property-management-course-waiting-list/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Address Address Address Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCôte d'IvoireCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuracaoCyprusCzech
- [Residential Property Management Enrollment Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-property-management-registration/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Address Address Address Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCôte d'IvoireCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuracaoCyprusCzech
- [Downloadable Templates](https://rhpns.ca/download-templates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Forms Templates” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/06A9665-Edit-1.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”8%||6%|||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off”
- [Membership](https://rhpns.ca/membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Membership” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font=”||||||||” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/06A9665-Edit-1.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”8%||8%|” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”1px” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Residential Tenancies Program Luncheon](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-program-luncheon/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Residential_Tenancies_Program_Luncheon_SHORT.jpg” title_text=”Residential_Tenancies_Program_Luncheon_SHORT” url=”https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-tenancies-program-registration/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-56px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [RHPNS Residential Tenancies Forum: Navigating the RTA: Strategies for Empowered Property Management](https://rhpns.ca/rhpns-residential-tenancies-forum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RHPNS_AGENDA_amp_BIOGRAPHIES_FINAL-images-0-scaled.jpg” title_text=”RHPNS_AGENDA_amp_BIOGRAPHIES_FINAL-images-0″ url=”https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/rta-event-registration-form/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-56px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RHPNS_AGENDA_amp_BIOGRAPHIES_FINAL-images-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”RHPNS_AGENDA_amp_BIOGRAPHIES_FINAL-images-1″ url=”https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/rta-event-registration-form/” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RHPNS_AGENDA_amp_BIOGRAPHIES_FINAL-images-2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”RHPNS_AGENDA_amp_BIOGRAPHIES_FINAL-images-2″ url=”https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/rta-event-registration-form/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-60px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Residential Property Management Course - Confirmation Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-property-management-course-confirmation-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_heading title=”Residential Property Management Course Enrollment Form” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Education - Residential Property Management Course - Enrolment Form To enrol in the RHPNS Residential Property Management Course, please select the
- [RHPNS Annual Golf Tournament Pre-registration Form](https://rhpns.ca/rhpns-annual-golf-tournament-pre-registration-form/) - Golf Tournament Pre-registration Form Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First Name * Last Name * Phone Number * Email Addres * Pre-Register How many individual golfers would you like to pre-register? * (To register a full team, please register 4 golfers.) An invoice will be sent on or about August 15. Post-tournament
- [RTA Event Registration Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/rta-event-registration-form/) - Registration Includes Three Course lunch. Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees If the primary contact is attending the event, please add their name to the attendee list. Enter unknown attendees names as "TBD" Attendees First & Last Name * To help RHPNS
- [Awards Gala Dinner and Tradeshow - Waiting List](https://rhpns.ca/awards-gala-dinner-and-tradeshow-waiting-list/) - Seating for the Awards Gala Dinner & Tradeshow is now limited, but additional seats may become available in the coming weeks. If you’d like to join the waiting list, please complete this form. We will notify you as soon as a seat opens up and add you to the registration list. For any questions, please
- [Owner – Manager Members](https://rhpns.ca/membership/owner-manager-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Owner–Manager Members” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSC2868-HDR-Edit-1-2.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”3.8%||2.2%|||” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [April 22, 2025 – Awards Gala, Dinner and Trade Show](https://rhpns.ca/events/registrations/april-22-2025-awards-gala-dinner-and-trade-show/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] April 22, 2025 – Awards Gala, Dinner and Trade Show [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Awards-SaveDate.25.Invite_MRN.png” title_text=”Awards-SaveDate.25.Invite_MRN” url=”https://rhpns.ca/awards-gala-dinner-and-tradeshow-waiting-list/” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”85%” custom_margin=”-50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Events Attendee Form](https://rhpns.ca/events-form/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Event Name * Awards Gala, Dinner and Tradeshow Residential Tenancies Forum Annual Golf Tournament Women In Industry OtherOther Attendees If the primary contact is attending the event, please add their name to the attendee list. Attendees First
- [Associate/Supplier Membership Form](https://rhpns.ca/associate-supplier-membership-form-2/) - Membership – Associate 2 Thank you for your interest in becoming an RHPNS member.Associate/Supplier Membership is granted to companies providing a product and or services to the apartment rental housing sector.If there are questions before completing contact admin@rhpns.ca or by calling (902) 425-3572 Information required to complete the application process: Company * Company Address Company
- [Owner/Manager Membership Form](https://rhpns.ca/owner-manager-membership-form-2/) - Membership – Owner Manager 2 Thank you for your interest in becoming an RHPNS member. If there are questions before completing contact admin@rhpns.ca or by calling (902) 425-3572 Information required to complete the application process: Company * Company Address Company Address Company Address Company Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican
- [Reserve A Table Form - Awards Gala Dinner & Trade Show](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/reserve-a-table-form-awards-gala-dinner-trade-show/) - Company Name * First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Number of Tables (Tables of 8) * Captcha Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
- [Overcoming Strong Headwinds Luncheon Registration Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/overcoming-strong-headwinds-with-a-research-based-strategy/) - Company Name * First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Bring a Guest Guests are limited to 1 per registration. First & Last Name Captcha Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
- [PWS Calendar Button Test](https://rhpns.ca/pws-clendar-button-test/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_heading title=”Add To Calendar Button Test” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-60px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees If primary contact is attending the
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- [Ruth Buckle & Issmat Al-Akhali](https://rhpns.ca/podcast-ruth-buckle-issmat-al-akhali/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/buckle_al-akhali-bannera.png” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”7.3%||7.7%|||” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”56px” title_font_size_phone=”48px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null”
- [Ursula Prossegger](https://rhpns.ca/podcast-ursula-prossegger/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ursula-banner3.png” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”7.3%||7.7%|||” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”56px” title_font_size_phone=”48px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null”
- [IPOANS By-laws 2019](https://rhpns.ca/codes-bylaws/ipoans-by-laws-2019/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”4117px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] RHPNS By-Laws 2019 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#e09900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Article 1 – Definitions” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 1.0 In these By-Laws: (a) “Association” means Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Limited. (b) “Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Rental Housing
- [Code of Ethics](https://rhpns.ca/codes-bylaws/code-of-ethics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”||51px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Code of Ethics [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”||4px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Purpose of this Code of Ethics is to provide the Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS) Board of Directors, volunteers and employees with a set of guidelines
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- [RHPNS Insight Poll](https://rhpns.ca/insight-poll/) - 6E-Bikes, E-ScootersFire departments are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential fire risks associated with lithium-ion battery-powered e-bikes and e-scooters, considering the significant rise in the usage of these and similar devices, as well as the occurrence of over 200 fires caused by these batteries in New York City last year.Do you allow tenants to store
- [RHPNS October 14 – Live Stream Event  Registration](https://rhpns.ca/live-stream-event-registration/) - IPOANS October 14 – Live Stream Event Registration First Name * Last Name * Position * Company Name * Email * Telephone reCAPTCHA Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
- [Rental Affordability in Nova Scotia](https://rhpns.ca/rental-affordability-in-nova-scotia/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Event: Rental Housing Affordability in Nova Scotia Date: March 24, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] This Gardner Pinfold presentation commissioned by the Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia presents rental
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: RHPNS Virtual Residential Tenancies Date: June 16, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_module=”19314″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ header_text_color=”#e09900″ header_font_size=”38px”
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://rhpns.ca/information/sponsorship-opportunities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Sponsorship Opportunities” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/027CFCAB-BB7D-49A9-9229-9ED17F5F2E1B.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”7.3%||7.7%|||” title_font_size_tablet=”56px” title_font_size_phone=”48px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null”
- [Resident Manager of the Year managing over 100 units Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/resident-manager-of-the-year-managing-over-100-units-video-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resident Manager of the Year” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Resident Manager of the Year managing over 100 units Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated resident manager or resident manager team who
- [Resident Manager of the Year managing 1 to 100 units Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/resident-manager-of-the-year-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resident Manager of the Year” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Resident Manager of the Year managing 1 to 100 units Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated resident manager or resident manager team
- [Property Manager of the Year Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/property-manager-of-the-year-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Property Manager of the Year” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Property Manager of the Year Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated Property Manager who demonstrates teamwork, leadership skills, resident service excellence and
- [Get In Touch](https://rhpns.ca/contact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Get In Touch ” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2761-GRN-lobby-shot.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#02d002″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”8%||8%|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Pillar of the Community Award Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/pillar-of-the-community-award-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Pillar of the Community Award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Pillar of the Community Award Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Pillar of the Community Award is presented to an industry professional who best exemplifies
- [Pillar of the Community Award Form Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/pillar-of-the-community-award-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Pillar of the Community Award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Pillar of the Community Award Form Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Pillar of the Community Award is presented to an industry professional who best exemplifies RHPNS
- [Marketing Trendsetter of the Year Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/marketing-trendsetter-of-the-year-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Marketing Trendsetter of the Year” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Marketing Trendsetter of the Year Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Recognize an RHPNS member’s campaign that demonstrates marketing and or branding excellence. This member’s campaign
- [Maintenance Employee of the Year Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/maintenance-employee-of-the-year-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Maintenance Employee of the Year” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Maintenance Employee of the Year Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes an employer nominated maintenance person who demonstrates teamwork, leadership skills, resident service excellence and continuously
- [Income Property Owner of the Year Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/income-property-owner-of-the-year-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Income Property Owner of the Year” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Income Property Owner of the Year Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Recognize an RHPNS member that demonstrates property management excellence and professionalism. The nominee exhibits
- [Development of the Year - Low-Rise Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/development-of-the-year-low-rise-video-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Development of the Year” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Development of the Year Low-Rise Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Recognize an RHPNS’ member that has demonstrated excellence in a new rental development. The development displays
- [Development of the Year - High-Rise Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/development-of-the-year-video-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Development of the Year” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Development of the Year – High-Rise Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Recognize an RHPNS’ member that has demonstrated excellence in a new rental development. The development
- [Community Service Award Video Submission](https://rhpns.ca/innovation-excellence-awards-nomination-submissions/community-service-award-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Community Service Award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Community Service Award Video Submission [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose of the award” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] This award recognizes a company that has gone above and beyond to give back to the communities they operate in. This company
- [RHPNS 2021 Live Stream Event Videos](https://rhpns.ca/event2021videos/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=”Segment 1 – Opening Remarks, Jeremy Jackson” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Opening Remarks, Jeremy Jackson [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Segment 2 – CMHC, David Mccullough” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] CMHC, David Mccullough [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Segment 3 – Affordable Housing Solutions for Nova Scotians, Stephan
- [RHPNS 2020 Live Stream Event Videos](https://rhpns.ca/event2020videos/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=”State of the Industry Address” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] State of the Industry Address [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Keynote Address: Don Bureaux, President Nova Scotia Community College” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Keynote Address: Don Bureaux, President Nova
- [Call to Action Advocacy Fund](https://rhpns.ca/call-to-action-advocacy-fund/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Call to Action Advocacy Fund [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Call-to-Action Advocacy Fund (CTAAF) is an audited opt-in member-funded fund with the sole purpose of supporting RHPNS advocacy programs and research to counter external events negatively
- [November 5, 2024 – Women in Industry Breakfast](https://rhpns.ca/events/registrations/november-5-2024-women-in-industry-breakfast/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] November 5, 2024 – Women in Industry Breakfast [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IPOANS-Flyer-QR.png” title_text=”IPOANS-Flyer-QR” url=”/event-registrations/women-in-industry-luncheon-registration-form/” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”85%” custom_margin=”-50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Women in Industry Registration Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/women-in-industry-luncheon-registration-form/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees If the primary contact is attending the event, please add their name to the attendee list. Enter unknown attendees names as "TBD." Attendees First & Last Name * To help RHPNS provide a safe and enjoyable
- [Capital Gains and GST/HST Update](https://rhpns.ca/capital-gains-and-gst-hst-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Capital Gains and GST/HST Update Date: June 4, 2024 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Capital Gains and GST/HST Slideshow[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_module=”19314″ saved_tabs=”all”
- [CTAAF - Legal Contribution Form](https://rhpns.ca/ctaaf-legal-contribution-form-invoice/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] CTAAF - Legal Fund (Invoice Option) Contributions to the RHPNS Legal Fund support appeals where adjudicators' decisions significantly impact the entire apartment rental industry. The RHPNS Legal Committee reviews funding requests to determine if they meet the funding criteria. Please note, the fund does not cover legal costs for Residential Tenancies or Small
- [CTAAF - Legal Contribution Form](https://rhpns.ca/ctaaf-legal-contribution-form/) - CTAAF - Legal Fund Contributions to the RHPNS Legal Fund support appeals where adjudicators' decisions significantly impact the entire apartment rental industry. The RHPNS Legal Committee reviews funding requests to determine if they meet the funding criteria. Please note, the fund does not cover legal costs for Residential Tenancies or Small Claims Court hearings. Company
- [Event Question Form](https://rhpns.ca/event-question-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Event Question Form Event Question Form Have questions for Event Speakers or Panelist? Questions can be submitted in advance using the boxes below. Question can also be asked during the Q&A segment. Full Name * Company * If
- [Rescheduled Residential Tenancy Hearings](https://rhpns.ca/rescheduled-residential-tenancy-hearings/) - Rescheduled Residential Tenancy Hearings Company Name * Name First First Last Last Phone # Email * Residential Tenancies Hearing file number * Number of times the hearing was rescheduled Did the claimant have a lawyer? Yes No What date did the lawyer become involved? Was the lawyer responsible for the rescheduling? Yes No Did the
- [Threats to Owners, Staff, and Residents](https://rhpns.ca/threats-to-owners-staff-and-residents/) - Threats to Owners, Staff, and Residents Company Name * Name First First Last Last Phone # Email * Residential Tenancies Hearing file number * Brief description of the incident 0 of 200 max words Threats were made by (select all that apply): Leaseholder Occupant(s), Visitors to the residence Were owners physically threatened? Yes No Were
- [Building Service Excellence Course Waiting List](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/building-service-excellence-course-waiting-list/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Address Address Address Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCôte d'IvoireCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuracaoCyprusCzech
- [Rental Property Registry](https://rhpns.ca/rental-property-registry/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: HRM Residential Rental Registry Date: January 17, 2024 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] R400 Presentation Download R400 Presentation Slideshow [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_module=”19314″ saved_tabs=”all”
- [Standards for Residential Occupancies](https://rhpns.ca/standards-for-residential-occupancies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: HRM – Respecting Standards for Residential Occupancies Date: January 10, 2024 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] M-200 Presentation Download M-200 Presentation Slideshow
- [First Onsite Fire and Smoke Remediation](https://rhpns.ca/first-onsite-fire-and-smoke-remediation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: First Onsite Fire and Smoke Remediation Date: November 15, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_module=”19314″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″
- [Innovative Solutions for Existing Roof Structures](https://rhpns.ca/innovative-solutions-for-existing-roof-structures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Innovative Solutions for Existing Roof Structures ​ Date: October 18, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_module=”19314″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″
- [Wyse Meter Solutions Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/wyse-meter-solutions-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Wyse Meter Solutions Webinar Date: June 23, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#e09900″
- [Wyse Meter - EVSMART  EV Charging Stations Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/wyse-meter-evsmart-ev-charging-stations-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Wyse Meter – EVSMART EV Charging Stations Webinar Date: October 13, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/EVCHARGING-STATIONS.png” title_text=”EVCHARGING STATIONS” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Virtual Panel Discussion – PropTech](https://rhpns.ca/virtual-panel-discussion-proptech/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Virtual Panel Discussion – PropTech Date: May 19, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″
- [Virtual Panel Discussion – Insurance](https://rhpns.ca/virtual-panel-discussion-insurance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Virtual Panel Discussion – Insurance Date: April 21, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] A panel discussion on spiking insurance premiums and the steps apartment rental owners can take to maintain current premium
- [Virtual Mortgage Financing - TD Bank](https://rhpns.ca/virtual-mortgage-financing-td-bank/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: VIRTUAL MORTGAGE FINANCING – TD BANK Date: September 15, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Understanding Rental Market Report Methodologies](https://rhpns.ca/understanding-rental-market-report-methodologies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Yardi – Understanding Rental Market Report Methodologies Date: April 19th, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Thermo Homes – Air Sealing](https://rhpns.ca/thermo-homes-air-sealing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Thermo Homes – Air Sealing Date: May 26, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″
- [Smarter Spaces - Changes to Fire Safety Legislation Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/smarter-spaces-changes-to-fire-safety-legislation-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Smarter Spaces – Changes to Fire Safety Legislation Webinar Date: April 12th, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″
- [Smarter Places - Virtual Rendering Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/smarter-places-virtual-rendering-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Smarter Places – Virtual Rendering Webinar Date: June 09, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text
- [Security Fire Code Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/security-fire-code-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Security Fire Code Webinar Date: September 22, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#e09900″
- [Risks of Water Damage and Ice Damming](https://rhpns.ca/risks-of-water-damage-and-ice-damming/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Risks of Water Damage and Ice Damming Date: January 18, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/residential-tenancies-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Residential Tenancies Date: February 22, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#e09900″ header_font_size=”38px” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Nova Scotia Election](https://rhpns.ca/nova-scotia-election/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||10em||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Nova Scotia Election [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Nova Scotia Election button” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#0e6384″ max_width=”80%” custom_margin=”|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” link_option_url_new_window=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Nova Scotia ElectionParty Leaders Election Survey Nova Scotia ElectionParty Leaders Election Survey 1 file(s) 150.53 KB Download [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||”
- [News and Information](https://rhpns.ca/news-information/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.69)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/natasha-l-093I0j4A73Y-unsplash-scaled.jpg” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”News and Information” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/jason-goodman-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px”
- [ISANS Refugee Resettlement Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/isans-refugee-resettlement-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: ISANS Refugee Resettlement Webinar Date: September 16, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#e09900″
- [INSight Blog](https://rhpns.ca/insight-blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Call to Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”6%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”INSight Blog” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Lato||||||||” title_font_size=”60px” title_line_height=”1.2em” content_font_size=”20px” content_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_image=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/andrew-neel-cckf4TsHAuw-unsplash-scaled.jpg” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”18px” button_one_bg_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_width=”8px” button_one_border_color=”#f29d33″ button_one_border_radius=”0px” button_one_letter_spacing=”1px” button_one_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”18px” button_two_text_color=”#353740″ button_two_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_width=”8px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0px” button_two_letter_spacing=”1px” button_two_font=”Lato|700|||||||” button_two_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”8%||8%|” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [HST Self Assessments](https://rhpns.ca/hst-self-assessments/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] HST Self Assessment on Commercial Property Date: March 22nd, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″
- [HRM Fire Prevention and Safety](https://rhpns.ca/hrm-fire-prevention-and-safety/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: HRM Fire Prevention and Safety ​ Date: September 20, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Documents Discussed In Webinar Fire Safety Plan Guideline BookFire Safety System Inspection
- [Event: Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety](https://rhpns.ca/event-occupational-health-and-safety/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Occupational Health and Safety Date: May 17th, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#e09900″ header_font_size=”38px”
- [Equilibrium Engineering – Energy Benchmarking](https://rhpns.ca/equilibrium-engineering-energy-benchmarking/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Equilibrium Engineering – Energy Benchmarking Date: April 14, 2021 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Energy costs money. Energy reduction at your facilities shows up directly on the bottom line. In order to manage
- [EfficiencyNS'​ New Small Business Heat Pump Rebate Webinar](https://rhpns.ca/efficiencyns-new-small-business-heat-pump-rebate-webinar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: EfficiencyNS’​ New Small Business Heat Pump Rebate Webinar Date: April 27, 2022 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″
- [Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Rental Repair and Adaptation Programs](https://rhpns.ca/rental-repair-and-adaptation-programs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Rental Repair and Adaptation Programs Date: February 8, 2023 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||”
- [Department of Community Services Webinar - Exploring Private Sector Partnerships](https://rhpns.ca/department-of-community-services-webinar-exploring-private-sector-partnerships/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Event: Department of Community Services – Exploring Private Sector Partnerships​ Date: May 18, 2022 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar video” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”19314″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”51px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″
- [Core Values](https://rhpns.ca/codes-bylaws/core-values/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”720px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Core Values [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Mission: Provide our members with a collective voice that affects positive change within the apartment rental industry and the communities served. An association that understand and supports members’ needs; where ideas, information, talents
- [Call to Action Advocacy Fund Online Contribution Form](https://rhpns.ca/call-to-action-advocacy-fund-online-donation-form/) - Call to Action Advocacy Fund Online Contribution Form Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Contribution Options 1. Contribution Calculator Number of Units Portfolio Average Rent Average Security Amount .5% of Security Deposit Contribution per Unit Total Contribution 2. Other Amount Click here to
- [Poll Archives](https://rhpns.ca/poll-archives/) - 6E-Bikes, E-ScootersFire departments are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential fire risks associated with lithium-ion battery-powered e-bikes and e-scooters, considering the significant rise in the usage of these and similar devices, as well as the occurrence of over 200 fires caused by these batteries in New York City last year.Do you allow tenants to store
- [Owner/Manager Membership Form](https://rhpns.ca/membership-forms/sm-owner-manager-membership-form/) - Membership – SM Owner Manager Thank you for your interest in becoming an RHPNS member.If there are questions before completing contact admin@rhpns.ca or by calling (902) 425-3572 Information required to complete the application process: Company * Company Address Company Address Company Address Company Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua
- [Poll Test](https://rhpns.ca/poll-test/) - Rate Recent Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act Poll 1 20The Resident Tenancies Branch of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services recently updated the Residential Tenancies Act with the following modifications:Landlords can now raise the rent on a date other than the anniversary of a lease being signed. They cannot raise the rent more than
- [Residential Building Service Excellence Course Waiting List](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/residential-building-service-excellence-course-waiting-list/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Primary Contact Telephone Number * Primary Contact Email Participants If the primary contact is participating, ensure they are added as a participant before submitting the request. Participant First & Last Name * Participant Email plus1 Add Participant minus1 Remove If you are human,
- [Residential Building Service Excellence Course](https://rhpns.ca/education-registration/residential-building-service-excellence-course/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Primary Contact Telephone Number * Primary Contact Email * If the primary contact is a participant in the course, please include their name and email address in the "Add Participant" section. Participants Participant First & Last Name * Participant Email plus1 Add Participant
- [Awards Gala, Dinner and Trade Show Registration](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/awards-gala-dinner-and-trade-show/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees If the primary contact is attending the event, please add their name to the attendee list. Enter unknown attendees names as "TBD". Pricing Single Registrations Members: $185.00 Non-Members: $195.00 Table Sponsorships: Sponsor Tables sit eight. Table
- [Links](https://rhpns.ca/links/) - CMHC Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Website: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/ National Housing Strategy Website: https://www.placetocallhome.ca/ Government of Nova Scotia Building Code Website: https://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/59th_1st/3rd_read/b258.htm Cabinet Ministers Website: https://nslegislature.ca/members/cabinet Cannabis Control Act Website: https://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/63rd_1st/1st_read/b108.htm Fire Safety Regulations Website: https://nslegislature.ca/sites/default/files/legc/statutes/fire%20safety.pdf HousingNS Website: https://housing.novascotia.ca/ Legislation Website: https://nslegislature.ca/legislative-business/bills-statutes Licensing, Registration & Certification Website: https://novascotia.ca/lae/LicensingRegistrationCertification.asp MLAs Website: https://nslegislature.ca/members/profiles Occupational Health & Safety Website:
- [Credit Card Payment](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/credit-card-payment/) - Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Invoice # Invoice Amount * Payment Information First Name * Last Name * Address (Address entered must match credit card’s billing address) * Address (Address entered must match credit card’s billing address) Address (Address entered must match
- [Webinar ISANS Refugee Resettlement Program](https://rhpns.ca/webinar-isans-refugee-resettlement-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Webinar ISANS Refugee Resettlement Program [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ISANS-GRAPHIC_WEBINAR.jpeg” title_text=”ISANS-GRAPHIC_WEBINAR” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” max_height=”1500px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Thursday September 16, 202112:00 PM – 1:00 PM ADT [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Company Information Company
- [Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions - EVSTART Wyse Meter Solutions](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/electric-vehicle-charging-solutions-evstart-wyse-meter-solutions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Learn About Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions – EVSTART Wyse Meter Solutions [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://rhpns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/9421-WYS-Corporate-EVSTART-REGISTRATION-GRAPHIC.jpg” title_text=”9421 WYS Corporate – EVSTART REGISTRATION GRAPHIC” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM ADT For More Information on EVSTART:
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market-2/) - Killam buying 11 Kitchener-Waterloo apt. buildings for $190M Killam Apartment REIT (KMT-UN-T) has an agreement to acquire an 11-building portfolio on four properties in Kitchener and Waterloo, west of Toronto, for $190.5 million. In an announcement late Tuesday, the Halifax-based REIT said the 785-unit acquisition will increase its Ontario portfolio by about 25 per cent, to
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-3/) - CCPA-NS report: more than 30,000 permanent affordable housing units needed in NS Policies should use intersectional lens to understand why certain groups are excluded from secure housing, author says What would it take to ensure that everyone has meaningful access to safe, permanently affordable, secure, supported, and adequate housing in Nova Scotia? That was the
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development-2/) - Crombie’s $100-Million Raise Will Help Fund Pivot Into Residential Real Estate HALIFAX — New Glasgow’s Crombie REIT recently raised $100-million by selling off stock to a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Scotiabank and BMO Capital Markets, as well as its long-time partner Empire Company. Glenn Hynes, Crombie’s chief operating officer, says the company issued the
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- [Town Hall Meeting Registration](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/town-hall-meeting-registration/) - Gardner Pinfold Consultants Presentation Rental Housing Affordability in Nova Scotia Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees Attendees First & Last Name Email plus1 Add Attendee minus1 Remove Have a question to ask at the event? Enter your question in the space provided
- [Bath Fitter Webinar Registration](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/bath-fitter-webinar-registration/) - Bath Fitter Learn the benefits of a Bath Fitter Bathroom Remodel Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees Attendees First & Last Name Email plus1 Add Attendee minus1 Remove reCAPTCHA Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
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- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing-2/) - Government is why housing in Canada is unaffordable and more taxes won’t help Opinion: A home equity tax would be but the latest example of politicians using housing as their personal ATM Renters also need affordable housing. According to RBC, rental vacancy rates below three per cent have historically caused rents to increase. Toronto and Vancouver vacancy
- [Economy](https://rhpns.ca/economy/) - Economist Says N.S. Has Bright Future Despite $853-Million Deficit HALIFAX – Ian McAllister has spent nearly 60 years immersed in the world of economics. He advised Newfoundland Premier Joey Smallwood back in the 1960s and became a professor at Dalhousie University in 1972. One may think experienced economists like him would have hit the panic
- [Development](https://rhpns.ca/development/) - Major Waterfront Development Approved in Halifax HALIFAX – A major development project has just been approved along Halifax’s waterfront after a seven-year process. On July 30, Southwest Properties’ Cunard project was given the go-ahead by the Design Review Committee. The Cunard property will be transformed into a space with 200-plus residential units, plus thousands of
- [Affordable Housing](https://rhpns.ca/affordable-housing/) - Saint John Growth Committee Talks Affordable Housing SAINT JOHN- Saint John’s growth committee heard a presentation Tuesday on affordable housing availability in the city. Urban planner Ken Melanson made the presentation and discussed the various types of housing available throughout the city. Melanson cited the Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) definition of affordable housing,
- [Research](https://rhpns.ca/research/) - Return to the nest The majority of Canadians are choosing to move in with their immediate families. The biggest migration is adult children moving back in with their parents. In fact, 5% of Canadians say they have moved back in with their parents due to COVID-19, and 3% of parents surveyed said their adult children
- [Canadian Market](https://rhpns.ca/canadian-market/) - Residential-rental incentives appear with modest vacancy increase For the first time in years, the Greater Victoria residential rental market is seeing incentives to attract tenants, but industry experts suggest the phenomenon is unlikely to be widespread or long-lived. Rentals.ca, an online marketplace for rentals across Canada, says some building managers or property owners in Victoria
- [Associate/Supplier Membership Form](https://rhpns.ca/membership-forms/associate-supplier-membership-form/) - Membership – Associate Thank you for your interest in becoming an RHPNS member. Associate/Supplier Membership is granted to companies providing a product and or services to the apartment rental housing sector. If there are questions before completing contact admin@rhpns.ca or by calling (902) 425-3572 Information required to complete the application process: Company * Company Address
- [Not-For-Profit Membership Form](https://rhpns.ca/membership-forms/not-for-profit-members-form/) - Membership – Not-For-Profit Thank you for your interest in becoming an RHPNS member.If there are questions before completing contact admin@rhpns.ca or by calling (902) 425-3572 Information required to complete the application process: Company * Company Address Company Address Company Address Company Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius
- [Owner/Manager Membership Form](https://rhpns.ca/membership-forms/owner-manager-membership-form/) - Membership – Owner Manager Thank you for your interest in becoming an RHPNS member. If there are questions before completing contact admin@rhpns.ca or by calling (902) 425-3572 Information required to complete the application process: Company * Company Address Company Address Company Address Company Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua
- [Bed Bug Workshop Registration](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/bed-bug-registration/) - Workshop Outcomes Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees If primary contact is attending the event, add name to attendee list Enter unknown attendees names as "TBD" Attendees First & Last Name Dietary Concerns Dietary Concerns Provide Name & Allergy plus1 Add Attendee
- [Building Maintenance Fundamentals](https://rhpns.ca/education-registration/building-maintenance-fundamentals/) - Start Date: Tuesday March 24, 2020 Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Participants Participants First & Last Name plus1 Add Participant minus1 Remove Payment Information Payment Method Invoice Visa Master Card IPOANS only invoices IPOANS members. Completing registration form sends IPOANS a request
- [Education Registration](https://rhpns.ca/education-registration/)
- [Membership Forms](https://rhpns.ca/membership-forms/)
- [Mould Workshop Registration](https://rhpns.ca/event-registrations/mould-workshop-registration/) - This mould workshop is brought to you by All-Tech Environmental Services and RHPNS.Registration Cost $25.00, includes a continental breakfast. Company Information Company Name * Primary Contact First and Last Name * Telephone Number * Email Address * Attendees Attendees First & Last Name Dietary Concerns Dietary Concerns Provide Name & Allergy plus1 Add Attendee minus1
- [Shop](https://rhpns.ca/shop/)
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- [Codes & Bylaws](https://rhpns.ca/codes-bylaws/)
- [Members](https://rhpns.ca/members/) - A.R.C. Management Telephone: (902) 423-4509 Website: http://www.arcmanagement.ca We have been in the business for 40+ years. We have different size units available from Bachelor to 4 bedroom townhouses in central or south end Halifax. AR Webber Properties Telephone: (902) 422-1470 Website: http://www.arwebber.com How do you describe our rental portfolio? Our People care a great deal
- [Cart](https://rhpns.ca/cart/) - [wpdmpp_cart]
- [Purchases](https://rhpns.ca/purchases/) - [wpdmpp_purchases]
- [Property Owners & Managers](https://rhpns.ca/affilliates/property-owners-managers/) - Below is our list of Property Owners & Managers in alphabetical order. A R Webber Properties Limited Arab Brothers ARC Management Beach Realty Ltd Bayit Property Group Inc C & C Alliance C B MacDonald Properties Ltd. Calder & Jonathan Creelman Can-Euro & Horizon Court Properties Casul Properties Limited Cassandra Gagnon CAPREIT CitiGroup Properties
- [iNSight Bulletin](https://rhpns.ca/information/insight-bulletin/) - Winter/Spring 2016 Winter/Spring 2015 Spring 2013 Winter 2011 Winter 2010 Summer 2010 Fall 2009
- [Affilliates](https://rhpns.ca/affilliates/) - New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association Investment Property Owners Association of Cape Breton Access Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Program Efficiency Nova Scotia Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation Energy Savings for MURBs Energy Star - Natural Resources Canada Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations Halifax Regional Water Commission Environment Canada Dalhousie University Eco-Efficiency Centre

## Views

- [Pillar of the Community Award](https://rhpns.ca/frm_display/pillar-of-the-community-award/) - Nominator Name: [1790] Nominator Organization: [1791] Email: [1943] Nominee Name: [1797] Nominee Organization: [1944] Phone: [1799] In the space provided, highlight why this employee is deserving of this award. [1800] In the space provided, highlight the employee’s performance and accomplishments. [1801] Photo of the Nominee: [1804 add_link=1 show_image=1] Company Logo: [1805 add_link=1 show_image=1]
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- [Resources - Collections](https://rhpns.ca/frm_display/resources-collections/) - [if 1606] [76] Website: [75 clickable=1] [77] [/if 1606]
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## Downloads

- [Nova Scotia Election<br><em>Party Leaders Election Survey</em>](https://rhpns.ca/download/nova-scotia-electionparty-leaders-election-survey/)
- [Gardner Pinfold Consulting Report<br><em>“Rental Housing Affordability in Nova Scotia”</em>](https://rhpns.ca/download/rental-housing-affordability-in-ns-gardner-pinfold-report/)

## Jobs

- [Test Job 2](https://rhpns.ca/job/test-job-2/)
- [Test Job](https://rhpns.ca/job/test-job/)

## Candidates

- [inatbimi](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/25711)
- [gustavopasinde](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/25527)
- [gustavocarts](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/25526)
- [xgustavoph](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/25525)
- [Graham Test](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/21673)
- [Plugin Support](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/18643)
- [Lorrie Herbin](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/18642)
- [Lorrie Herbin](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/18604)
- [Alyssa Willis2](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/17406)
- [Alyssa Willis2](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/17403)
- [Kyle Prince](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/17062)
- [Alyssa Willis](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/17043)
- [Kevin](https://rhpns.ca/candidate/detail_page/16948)

## Employers

- [Tracking Carbon Footprint For Calculating Carbon Footprint For Business by Julianne](https://rhpns.ca/employer/tracking-carbon-footprint-for-calculating-carbon-footprint-for-business-by-julianne/)
- [189twigl](https://rhpns.ca/employer/189twigl/)
- [glaziermajorie81](https://rhpns.ca/employer/glaziermajorie81/)
- [2woefully4u](https://rhpns.ca/employer/2woefully4u/)
- [kobet1958](https://rhpns.ca/employer/kobet1958/)
- [Pathwise](https://rhpns.ca/employer/pathwise/)
- [PWSTest3](https://rhpns.ca/employer/pwstest3/)
- [Killam Apartment REIT](https://rhpns.ca/employer/killam-apartment-reit/)
- [Killam Apartment REIT](https://rhpns.ca/employer/killam-apartment-reit-2/)
- [PWSTest4](https://rhpns.ca/employer/pwstest4/)
- [PWSTest2](https://rhpns.ca/employer/pwstest2/)
- [PWS Test](https://rhpns.ca/employer/pws-test-2/)
- [test](https://rhpns.ca/employer/test/)
- [PWS Test](https://rhpns.ca/employer/pws-test/)
- [Kevin](https://rhpns.ca/employer/kevin/)

## Products

- [RHPNS Template Package](https://rhpns.ca/product/rhpns-template-package/) - Your package includes over 35 documents, which will cover all aspects of running your rental property business, including Landlord Forms, Building Notices, Tenant Letters, as well as, Schedule “C”, and Schedule “D”. Member Price: $49.99 RHPNS members receive a discount that is applied at checkout!

## Venues

- [TBD](https://rhpns.ca/venue/tbd/)
- [The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel](https://rhpns.ca/venue/the-westin-nova-scotian-hotel/)
- [Comfort Hotel Bayers Lake](https://rhpns.ca/venue/comfort-hotel-bayers-lake/)
- [The Westin Halifax](https://rhpns.ca/venue/the-westin-halifax/)
- [Grand Haven Estates](https://rhpns.ca/venue/grand-haven-estates/)
- [Grand Haven Estates](https://rhpns.ca/venue/grand-haven-estates-2/)
- [Killam Properties Inc.](https://rhpns.ca/venue/killam-properties-inc/)
- [The Westin Halifax](https://rhpns.ca/venue/the-westin-halifax-2/)
- [Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel](https://rhpns.ca/venue/best-western-chocolate-lake-hotel/)
- [Chester Golf Club](https://rhpns.ca/venue/chester-golf-club/)
- [Killam Properties Board Room](https://rhpns.ca/venue/killam-properties-board-room/)

## Organizers

- [Rex MacLaine](https://rhpns.ca/organizer/rex-maclaine/)
- [Rose Marie Howell](https://rhpns.ca/organizer/rose-marie-howell/)

## Events

- [Rent Control](https://rhpns.ca/ourevents/rent-control/) - Landlords Worry Rent Cap, Heating Costs Will Drive Mass Rental Unit Sell-Off With a two-percent rent cap in place, it has become impossible to recoup the increase. Burgess says that for the first time as a landlord he is thinking of selling some buildings. HALIFAX — The subject of home heating costs has ignited across
- [Residential Tenancies](https://rhpns.ca/ourevents/residential-tenancies/) - Nova Scotia studying creation of enforcement unit for tenant-landlord disputes “Sometimes, it’s just a matter of having an officer there to mediate the situation and to advise the offside party that they are offside," Kevin Russell, The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has hired a consultant to
- [Narrative Reseach Poll](https://rhpns.ca/ourevents/narrative-reseach-poll/) - Satisfaction with Houston government’s performance remains high and stable in NS The PCs continue to lead in terms of voter support Houston remains most preferred as Premier December 1, 2022: Nova Scotians remain highly satisfied with the provincial government’s performance led by Premier Houston, with six in ten (61%, compared with 62% in August 2022)

## Categories

- [News](https://rhpns.ca/category/news/) - News
- [Resources](https://rhpns.ca/category/resource-pieces/)
- [Media Release](https://rhpns.ca/category/media-release/)

## Job Types

- [Cleaner](https://rhpns.ca/jobtype/cleaner/)
- [Property Manager](https://rhpns.ca/jobtype/property-manager/)

## Skills

- [education](https://rhpns.ca/skill/education/)
- [test](https://rhpns.ca/skill/test/)

## Sectors

- [Investment Property](https://rhpns.ca/sector/investment-property/)

## Product categories

- [All](https://rhpns.ca/product-category/all/)

## Resource Categories

- [Affordable Housing Connections](https://rhpns.ca/resource_category/affordable-housing-connections/)
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- [Editorials](https://rhpns.ca/resource_category/editorials/)
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- [Media Releases](https://rhpns.ca/resource_category/media-releases/)
- [Surveys](https://rhpns.ca/resource_category/surveys/)
- [media release](https://rhpns.ca/resource_category/media-release/)