Quebec Liberal leader open to tribunal approval of rent hikes

A seniors' association of nearly 35,000 members wants Quebec to better protect tenants from abusive rent increases. A recent investigative report described investors imposing hikes of 50 per cent or more on vulnerable tenants.

In Ontario, landlords must justify high rent hikes before the housing tribunal, while in Quebec it is up to tenants to contest them.

"I'm open to looking at that possibility because I proposed something similar for seniors."

— Quebec Liberal Party leader Milliard

Government response

Housing Minister Elsie Lefebvre did not say whether she would act on rent hikes specifically. She said the government will act to increase supply, with social housing and fewer construction regulations.