Montreal Council Seeks Province‑Mandated Rent Registry, Inflation‑Based Caps
Montreal city council asked the province to establish a rent registry and cap rent hikes to a three‑year inflation average, citing ongoing affordability issues.
GMNA Montreal
Montreal city council approved a motion on Monday calling on the Quebec government to create a mandatory rent registry and to limit future rent increases to the three‑year average of inflation.
The council said the proposal is intended to address persistent housing affordability concerns in the city, with housing advocates backing the request for provincial action.
