rental market

The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into a Victoria-based company that performs background checks on tenants and others. Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne takes part in a news conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Privacy watchdogs probing B.C. firm that runs tenant background checks

Provincial and national commissoners investigating if Certn is collecting personal info with consent

 

Premier David Eby says the second phase of a housing partnership between the province, Metro Vancouver and Vancouver-area non-profit housing providers will deliver up to 670 below-market rental units. Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

B.C. rental housing plan includes 670 below-market units in Metro Vancouver

Province and region have MOU to create 2,000 affordable rental homes over next 10 years

 

B.C. Premier David Eby announces new protections for renters in a Victoria park on April 2, 2024. (Mark Page/News Staff)

New B.C. renter protections fulfill much of tenant advocate’s wish list

Changes include ban on landlord’s personal use evictions for larger apartment buildings

  • Apr 5, 2024

 

No-fault evictions continue to plague B.C. renters. Several have shared their stories with Black Press Media. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Told to get out: No-fault evictions ensnare renters in B.C.

B.C. tenants’ rights advocates calling for change as the province leads the country in evictions

  • Mar 28, 2024
No-fault evictions continue to plague B.C. renters. Several have shared their stories with Black Press Media. (Mark Page/News Staff)
A realtors sign advertises a house as for sale or for rent, in Ottawa on June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canadian rents up 21% in the 2 years since interest rates began to spike

Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023

A realtors sign advertises a house as for sale or for rent, in Ottawa on June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A new report says the average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,178 last month, a 9.9 per cent year-over-year increase and continuing a trend that has seen asking rents hit new highs for six months in a row. Real estate signage showing an apartment for rent is seen on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Average Canadian rent price hits new high for 6th consecutive month: report

Vancouver leads the way as the most expensive city for renters

A new report says the average asking price for a rental unit in Canada reached $2,178 last month, a 9.9 per cent year-over-year increase and continuing a trend that has seen asking rents hit new highs for six months in a row. Real estate signage showing an apartment for rent is seen on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Hot rental market makes search ‘stressful’ for many — it won’t get better soon

Canada needs to build millions more homes before prices will lower: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. B.C. announced on Sept. 11, 2023 it is making the maximum annual rent increase 3.5 per cent for 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

B.C. sets maximum rent increase for 2024 at 3.5%

Cap a jump up from 2% in 2023, but well below the rate of inflation

A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. B.C. announced on Sept. 11, 2023 it is making the maximum annual rent increase 3.5 per cent for 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Statistics Canada says what amenities are included in rents across the country are important for accurately comparing the costs borne in different markets. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. renters pay more despite getting fewer amenities included: StatsCan

B.C. rent gets even more expensive than Ontario when lower air conditioning rates factored in

Statistics Canada says what amenities are included in rents across the country are important for accurately comparing the costs borne in different markets. (Black Press Media file photo)
A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. A new report says Canada’s average asking rent reached a new record in July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Rent hit a new high in July as students prepped for school, buyers sidelined: report

Data shows July’s average asking rent hit $2,078, just shy of 9% above the same month last year

A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. A new report says Canada’s average asking rent reached a new record in July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
This rental in Saanich is 300 square feet, but is going for the cost of a full one-bedroom apartment. (Screenshot/Craigslist)

‘Glorified shed’ renting at the full one-bedroom rate irks B.C. applicant

Renters looking for some sanity as Victoria market lands on dubious list

This rental in Saanich is 300 square feet, but is going for the cost of a full one-bedroom apartment. (Screenshot/Craigslist)
A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. B.C.’s NDP government followed through on a long-promised renters’ rebate on Feb. 28, 2023, in its provincial budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Long-awaited renters’ rebate among credits promised in B.C.’s 2023 budget

Other increases coming for families, lower-income earners

A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. B.C.’s NDP government followed through on a long-promised renters’ rebate on Feb. 28, 2023, in its provincial budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Snow-covered houses and the downtown skyline are seen after a snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

How to protect yourself against ‘renoviction’ as rental markets heat up

‘If you receive a letter or notice that your landlord intends to evict you, obtain legal advice’

Snow-covered houses and the downtown skyline are seen after a snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Julie Kalinowski, CEO of the dress and gown rental store The Fitzroy, is photographed in her Toronto store, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul

To rent or buy? What’s in store for the clothing rental industry in Canada

One fashion expert thinks major clothing brands may start launching their own rental segments

Julie Kalinowski, CEO of the dress and gown rental store The Fitzroy, is photographed in her Toronto store, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul
The average rent for all property types in Victoria jumped 27 per cent in July over the same month in 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria rents spike at fastest rate in the country in past year

Cost of 2-bedroom suite reaches $2,836, a jump of 34.8 per cent over July 2021

The average rent for all property types in Victoria jumped 27 per cent in July over the same month in 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)
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B.C. rent banks increase housing stability, prevent homelessness: survey

61% of those who accessed rent bank support said the service prevented them from homelessness

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British Columbians all over are feeling the pinch as rent prices jump in July

Canada’s most expensive rental markets are almost all in B.C. and Ontario

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Colleen Frank loves cats. She holds a pillow with the image of her former cat Stanley while current cat Ozzie investigates a moving box. After 20 years in her apartment building, Frank is being evicted and may have to be out on July 29. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack senior fears homelessness as she faces rental crisis head on

Colleen Frank is being forced out of the apartment building she’s lived in for 20 years

Colleen Frank loves cats. She holds a pillow with the image of her former cat Stanley while current cat Ozzie investigates a moving box. After 20 years in her apartment building, Frank is being evicted and may have to be out on July 29. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress)
Average monthly rents across Canada are 10.5 per cent higher than they were a year ago, according to a new rental report surveying 35 Canadian cities. (Black Press Media file photo)

Canadian renters see largest increase in 3 years between April and May

Vancouver, Burnaby, Victoria among country’s top 10 most expensive places to rent

Average monthly rents across Canada are 10.5 per cent higher than they were a year ago, according to a new rental report surveying 35 Canadian cities. (Black Press Media file photo)
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B.C. rent rates highest in Canada, Vancouver remains country’s most expensive city: report

The average rent British Columbians paid in September was $2,108 per month

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