Rents in Nova Scotia are rising faster than any time since the 1970s

The latest consumer price index numbers show that rents in the province are rising faster than at any time since publicly available data collection began in 1979. Tenants point to problems with the provincial rent cap. Landlords say they're being squeezed by higher costs.

Rents in Nova Scotia are rising faster than any time since the 1970s
A for-rent sign.

The latest consumer price index numbers show that rents in the province are rising faster than at any time since publicly available data collection began in 1979. Tenants point to problems with the provincial rent cap. Landlords say they're being squeezed by higher costs.