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		odbol_ on Feb 12, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Without affordable housing, Vancouver risks becomi... Does Vancouver have rent control? I thought rent control was one of the big causes of the SF housing crisis... or so people say. For me, at least, it's the only way I can afford to live in the city!

patmcc on Feb 12, 2016 [–]

Yes, BC sets sensible maximum rates that rent can be increased per year (usually on the order of inflation, ~2%).

nibs on Feb 12, 2016 | [–]

Only if you rent month-to-month. And if a month-to-month tenant leaves, you increase rent by any amount you want. Source: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Daphne+Bramham+tier+sys...

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