Making Rent
Since our series on homelessness, we’ve been hearing from renters that are struggling to make ends meet.
Average rent in Nanaimo is growing faster than in the capital region, and Nanaimo’s vacancy rate continues to drop. We know people in Nanaimo want to better understand how we got here and the way forward.
Our solutions series builds from community consultations, surveys and investigations to illuminate the situation and responses on the ground and inspire evidence-based change. Ongoing since spring 2021.
Read part one to learn about Nanaimo’s rental and income data.
Read part two to understand how rental rates got so out of control.
Read part three to learn about what experts say we can do about it.
Latest posts
These tenants are on the hook for their landlord’s new roof — and the rent increase is permanent
B.C.’s new rental increase formula aims to ensure landlords actually complete repairs, but tenants are left wondering why they have to pay.
The city provides water. These tenants want to know why they’re paying a private company for it.
Water sub-meters installed in Nanaimo complexes enable private companies to track and charge tenants for water and sewer. But a lack of regulation leaves tenants feeling confused.
Survey: Nanaimo landlords, help us investigate rental affordability
Your feedback will inform our investigation into the rental affordability crisis.
Survey: Nanaimo’s rent problem
Your feedback will inform our investigation into the rental affordability crisis.
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