Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole remains despite abuse concerns

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1:21 pm

Government officials in Nova Scotia acknowledge abuses in fixed-term lease agreements that help landlords bypass the rent-increase cap for new tenants. While critics call for immediate legislative reform, policymakers remain cautious, warning that sweeping changes might lead to unintended consequences.

globalnews.ca / Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

Landlords are able to get around the province's five-per-cent cap on rent increases if they rent a unit to a new tenant.

thestar.com / Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia government official says his department is aware that fixed-term leases are being abused by some landlords, but says legislative changes won’t happen anytime soon out of fear of unintended consequences.

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