Further, the report also indicates that new unit exemptions lead to an increase in the number of uncontrolled units in the rental price index, which would cause the average rental price in the index to increase. [...] 90% of cases at the LTB are initiated by landlords meaning there is an urgent need to remove barriers for tenants ● Improve access to duty counsel and the quality of free legal information on tenants’ rights and LTB procedures ● Track and make publicly available data related to notices, filings and outcomes to better monitor housing loss through evictions, AGIs and disrepair iii. [...] Change the process for filing and proving a bad faith eviction case at the LTB as the burden currently rests primarily on the tenant ● Ban “cash for keys” or voluntary evictions and strongly enforce. [...] Increase Funding to Non-Market Housing ● Invest in the development of non-market rental housing including social housing, non- profits, co-ops and land trusts to eliminate the province’s waitlist for affordable housing ● Support the acquisition of existing affordable rental buildings to prevent them from falling into the hands of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) vii Allow Inclusionary Zoning. [...] ● Increase the housing allowance to match market rent (based on the city the recipient lives in).
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