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Practical articles from Openroom and trusted contributors about housing. Read what matters.
Opinion
Opinion
Tenant Story: Somewhere you'd never want to be
Rachael A.
Tenant
Opinion contributor from Tenant Advocate on the true reflection of Toronto's shelter standards for the homeless.
Opinion
Opinion
Tenant Story: Given illegal 18.8% rent increase
Anonymous
Tenant
Opinion contributor from Tenant Advocate who was served with eviction notice after illegal 18.8% rent increase above the Ontario guideline.
Opinion
Opinion
Rent Control: The Solution That Solves Nothing
Lorinda Seward
Small landlord
Small landlords are stuck playing the world’s worst game of Monopoly, while tenants are stuck on Baltic Avenue paying Pacific Avenue rent if they’re lucky.
Opinion
Opinion
Key Things to Know About Housing in Alberta
Julia McRae
LIVIN Immigration Services
There are many good reasons to relocate to Alberta. Although there are many nuances to be aware of, compared to other parts of Canada, living in Alberta is still pretty cheap.
Opinion
Opinion
“Where can I find a home?” An Introduction to the Canadian Immigrant Housing Challenge
Nino Melikidze
Guest
Ever heard of Immitracker - the largest immigration application tracker in Canada and Australia?
Opinion
Opinion
The 2-45 Solution: A New Approach to Rental Housing in Ontario
Steve Mitchell
Realtor
A proposed solution to Ontario's rental crisis that speeds up evictions for non-payment and reduces landlord fears,
Opinion
Opinion
The ‘Renoviction’ Rhetoric: How Language Distorts Ontario’s Real Rental Problem
Lorinda Seward
Small landlord
Unpacking the overblown “renoviction” rhetoric in Ontario and exploring the real issues with N13 evictions and rental market dynamics.
Opinion
Opinion
Built on Shaky Ground: How Canada's Housing Policies are Hurting Economic Growth
Jazib Ahmad
Tuze
Canada's housing policies are fueling an affordability crisis and stifling economic growth, discover how red tape, fees, and zoning laws are shaping our future.
Opinion
Opinion
Financial Challenges for Property Owners: When to Seek Professional Debt Assistance
Allan D. Marshall
Allan Marshall & Associates Inc.
Struggling with mortgage payments or rising property costs? Learn when to seek expert debt help to protect your home and financial stability