A growing backlog of cases at New Brunswick's Residential Tenancies Tribunal has left people who are challenging their 2023 rent increases mired in lengthy waits for a decision on what they will have to pay for housing this year.
Socil justice groups say with the possibility of high rent increases, seniors and people on fixed incomes will suffer, while landlords say the amendment is fair.
The issue of rent caps was the topic of hot debate Tuesday in New Brunswick. There are concerns that without a rent cap, many people could be on the street.
The issue of rent caps was the topic of hot debate Tuesday in New Brunswick. There are concerns that without a rent cap, many people could be on the street.