. These rates pertain to the percentage of available rental units in a given market. While certain cities, such as Edmonton, continue to see high vacancy rates around seven per cent, rates in other cities, such as Vancouver, remain severely low at just 1.2 per cent. The city of Victoria, as well as certain parts of Ontario, are seeing vacancy rates as low as one per cent, according to the CMHC report.
“I can see how some people would see it as a very unserious way to address a much more serious problem,” said Hvitved. “How it's a way to try to get back control or take back some of that power that's been robbed from you.” Strange said this is why some form of legislation that would make landlord references a requirement is important.
They are important but hard to get a reference letter from someone who just threw you out so they could jack up the rent 40%.
They should be. I have been used by slumlords. Many take advantage of the vulnerable. I’ve been kicked out for no reason and they would keep my damage deposits. Nothing you can do when it’s a private owner besides court, which costs money. Can’t do that when you were robbed 😂
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