Statement from tenants in response to the Premier’s comments ruling out rent control as a possible outcome of the 90-day review

The NB Coalition for Tenants Rights And ACORN NB note with great concern that the Premier appears to have decided the outcome of his 90-day review even before it has been completed. 

On Monday, in comments to reporters, the Premier stated that he is “not a fan of rent control” and effectively ruled out rent control as a possible outcome from the review. This is despite the fact that tenants have universally called for a robust rent control regime. 

Opposition to rent control is loudest from the landlord lobby who stand to profit from an unregulated market. In other words, the premier is taking advice from the foxes on how to guard the henhouse.

This confirms our suspicions all along - that this 90-day review is a dog and pony show meant to kick the can down the road while tenants continue to suffer the results of government inaction.

How can tenants trust this government to do the right thing when the Premier refuses to consult in good faith?

Statement on GNB announcement regarding public consultations on the 90-day rental review

We are pleased to see the review taking shape. We have received an invitation from the GNB Rental Review Project team to meet with them this month. 

We look forward to sharing our concerns with the government.

Our position continues to be that renters need immediate assistance, not in 90 days. These measures include a moratorium on evictions and a rental cap, and are echoed by over 30 community organisations.

We hope that this review will result in the recognition of the need for a complete overhaul of the legislative framework for tenancies to better protect tenants.

You can make your submissions here: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/rentals.html

Please let us know if you do by emailing us at info@nbtenants.ca - We would love to hear from you!