1,300 Quebec households, including 147 in Montreal, struggle to find homes on traditional moving day, July 1st, due to increased rent prices and decreased rental availability.

On Quebec's traditional moving day, July 1st, nearly 1,300 households, including 147 in Montreal, are still searching for homes due to a spike in rent prices and a decrease in rental availability. This follows the expiration of most Quebec leases on this day. Housing advocates argue for more social housing and better rent control as solutions, while Quebec Premier François Legault has blamed temporary immigrants for the housing crisis. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Montreal increased by almost 8% in 2023.

July 01, 2024
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