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Barry Smith has lived in a Halifax rooming house for close to 14 years. Last month, he received notice that his rent will be increased by almost 30 per cent, despite the province's two per cent rent cap. When CBC News contacted the building's owners, they said they will only be raising rent for tenants on income assistance.