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November 7, 2023

Tenant advocates raise alarms as personal use evictions soar

Toronto housing providers have filed for more personal use evictions so far this year than in the whole of 2022, raising concerns about their motivations.

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January 14, 2025

Canada

PayProp Insights Canada

TRREB calls for reform at the Landlord and Tenant Board

In a recent report, TRREB explores the significant inefficiencies at the LTB, and proposes solutions to deliver faster, fairer outcomes for all parties.

Set of keys with a "rent" keychain next to wooden model house

October 9, 2023

Canada

PayProp Insights Canada

Survey finds nearly half of Canadian renters prefer renting

Do Canadians find it better to rent or own? According to a recent survey, a surprising 46% of current renters say they actually prefer it.

July 9, 2024

Canada

PayProp Insights Canada

Study finds link between heat-related deaths & rental units

Toronto property managers may want to address heatwave risks after a recent study linked heat-related deaths to a lack of air conditioning in rentals.

November 8, 2023

Canada

PayProp Insights Canada

Short-term rentals blamed for affordable housing shortage

Across Ontario, cities and towns are regulating or considering regulating short-term rentals due to housing shortages and affordability concerns.

Minister of housing, infrastructure and communities Sean Fraser smiling

August 8, 2023

Canada

PayProp Insights Canada

Sean Fraser named housing minister as part of cabinet shuffle

Among the notable changes of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent cabinet shuffle was the appointment of immigration minister Sean Fraser as housing Minister.