Why big Halifax landlords are reporting average rent increases above N.S. cap

Over the last few years, rents in Halifax have risen faster than they have in decades. Some advocates and researchers say large corporate landlords are a contributing factor, but those companies push back on the idea.

Why big Halifax landlords are reporting average rent increases above N.S. cap
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Over the last few years, rents in Halifax have risen faster than they have in decades. Some advocates and researchers say large corporate landlords are a contributing factor, but those companies push back on the idea.