rent control

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At last count, the GTA rental vacancy rate was 1.1 per cent.


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Horgan government rent-capping will likely hurt renters in the long run

City hall can reduce the cost of building new apartments on expensive lots by zoning for greater density.


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The Horgan government now says it will peg allowable rent increases to inflation, estimated at 2.5 per cent for 2019.


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All three major political parties ignore real solutions to Ontario’s housing crunch

Home prices in the GTA have risen almost 50 per cent since the last provincial election in 2014.


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Ontario’s government has doubled-down on rent controls, which mandate how much landlords can charge renters.


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In 2011, average rents were just over $1,000—in 2016, they jumped to $1,242.


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Recently 1,000 units initially intended for the rental market have been converted into condo units.


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By capping rents, governments create a disincentive for prospective builders to construct new units.