Montreal Council Demands Province‑Wide Rent Registry, Inflation Caps
The council has asked the province to create a mandatory rent registry and cap rent hikes to the three‑year average inflation rate, aiming to tackle high housing costs and boost market transparency.
GMNA Montreal
Montreal city council approved a motion on Monday that requests the Quebec government implement a mandatory rent registry across the province and set a limit on rent increases tied to the three‑year average inflation rate.
Housing advocates say the measure is intended to address rising housing costs and improve transparency in the rental market.