Tenants' rights groups gathered the day before public hearings on Quebec's new housing bill were set to get underway to demand changes to the new legislation.
Renting an apartment in Montreal is no easy task, with predatory landlords and high demand pushing rents ever higher. For $1,000 in rent, you can get a variety of places with an equal variety of quality. But for less, what's out there?
Across Quebec, renters are finding it harder and harder to find an affordable apartment. Here are some resources to help tenants caught in a housing crunch.
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