Cost of housing in Canada

[Halifax Tar]

‘Becoming unlivable’: Halifax residents fleeing city due to rising housing costs - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

A new report found that Halifax's average asking rental price has overtaken Ontario markets like Kingston and East York, and is now more than $200 higher than the national average.

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[Eaglelord17]

My apartment in Halifax in 2014-2015 was 860$ a month for a two bedroom apartment. Last I looked same old apartment was going for 2400$.

 

[MilEME09]

My apartment in Halifax in 2014-2015 was 860$ a month for a two bedroom apartment. Last I looked same old apartment was going for 2400$.

yeah rent is sky high and most provinces that had rent increase controls got rid of them, it just blows my mind how all over the place some places are valued, not to mention good luck renting if you have pets. Most common reason for surrendering to shelters here is because they couldn't find a place to live with the pet. I know there is added cost, but I feel like there should be a limit per X area on how many pet free rentals there can be, just charge more for a pet deposit.

 

[Eaglelord17]

I am of the opinion that landlords should not be able to dictate if you can have pets or not (just like any other legally acquired property). The only exemption to me would be if it was the same property and they have allergies.

That being said the renter should be liable for the damages that the pet may cause beyond reasonable wear and tear.

Getting rid of rent control would long term solve the rent problem because it would cause everyone to average out. Right now with rent control any time a landlord gets a chance to rent it out they go for the maximum amount possible due to the inability to raise it later. Those locked in at the lower rates don’t care but it screws those who are getting into the market or forced to move.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Getting rid of rent control would long term solve the rent problem because it would cause everyone to average out. Right now with rent control any time a landlord gets a chance to rent it out they go for the maximum amount possible due to the inability to raise it later. Those locked in at the lower rates don’t care but it screws those who are getting into the market or forced to move.

We have the same issue here with property taxes. We have capped assessments.

I hate to get into the generational fight, but the oldies are driving this plane into the ground.