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Over half of Nova Scotia’s 2025 leases are fixed-term, weakening tenant protections and rent controls, affecting 139,000 households.
A new report by the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals that over half of leases in Nova Scotia signed in 2025 were fixed-term, offering fewer protections and allowing landlords to bypass rent caps.
Only 6.2% of surveyed tenants reported complaints, indicating widespread underreporting.
With about 139,000 rental households affected, advocates say systemic issues threaten housing stability and call for urgent reforms to balance power between landlords and tenants.
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Más de la mitad de los arrendamientos de 2025 en Nueva Escocia son de duración determinada, lo que debilita las protecciones de los inquilinos y los controles de alquiler, afectando a 139,000 hogares.