Rental in Canada Roundup: Have Renters Been Forgotten?

Have Canadian renters been forgotten in this federal election campaign? Where did the 3-bedroom apartment go? And, are you claiming all of your rental tax deductions?

As always, this week's Renting in Canada roundup has the answers for domestic, newcomer, and international student renters.

Here's our look at what's making news in Canada's rental market before we hop in the Easter long weekend:

With housing prices remaining high, are Rent-to-Own programs becoming more popular, particularly with newcomers to Canada?

Have renters been forgotten in the current Canadian federal election campaign? That's the vibe many renters are getting.

According to CBC News, in Saskatchewan, affordable rental housing is still a top issue for voters in this election.

After getting priced out of downtown Toronto’s rental market, voter Jacob Roslyn, 28, says housing is an issue he and his partner are keeping a close eye on this election.

In the latest instalment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ Sawyer Bogdan looks at how a London, Ont. struggles to pay her rent and survive.

According to a report by Joanne Roberts and Morgan Modjeski of CityNews Winnipeg, a First Nations family of seven says they’re living in a hell house, claiming the rental property is unsafe to live in.

For newcomers to Canada and international students, landlords are offering rental incentives and concessions as asking rents fall and more and more rental units of all types come on the market amid lower immigration. Don't be afraid to negotiate.

Renters in Edmonton, and likely all across Canada, want to know, "Whatever happened to the 3-bedroom apartment?" Ximena Gonzalez of the Globe and Mail has the answer.

As the folks at Narcity point out, Canada's tax season is here, and if you're renting an apartment or home in Canada, there are tax credits you could be eligible for that can help you reduce the tax you owe — or even get you a bigger refund.

Deborah Kearns and Clay Jarvis of Nerd Wallet debunk some rental myths and show that to be a successful renter — and protect your finances while doing so — it’s essential to understand your rights.

Homesharing, or renting a room in Canada, can be a great housing solution for housemates and homeowners. Here's how it works.

St. Catharines, Ontario and the whole Niagara Region have some of the lowest rent prices in Ontario. And it's close to everything.

Finally, for newcomers and international students arriving in Canada, here's everything you need to know to find that first rental home.

Steve Tustin is the Content Editor for Rentals for Newcomers and a contributing editor for Prepare for Canada. He is also the former managing editor of Storeys.com and a former senior editor at the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star.

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