When a tenant leaves a unit, landlords can raise rent to whatever the market will bear.

Vacancy control would only allow the permitted increase — 2% this year — as opposed to the average 43%.

Former city councillor Jean Swanson explains. 

Published Monday, February 13, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/02/13/Vancouver-Needs-Vacancy-Controls/

When a tenant leaves a unit, landlords can raise rent to whatever the market will bear. Vacancy control would only allow the permitted increase — 2% this year — as opposed to the average 43%. Former city councillor Jean Swanson explains. Published Monday, February 13, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/02/13/Vancouver-Needs-Vacancy-Controls/

Vancouver Needs Vacancy Controls

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