The Residential Tenancy Modernization Act (RTMA) is the next version of a proposal to build a rental framework that is fair for tenants, viable for landlords, and sustainable for Prince Edward Island. A second round of public consultations has begun. Please find details about the RTMA on this website on the Residential Tenancy Modernization Act […]
2nd Round of Public Consultations
A second round of public consultations will be held on revised version of proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act and its regulations. The revised version will have updates based on feedback received during the first round of consultations, and will be available soon. All welcome! The following dates and times have been cancelled and […]
RTA Amendments – Public Consultations
The following public consultations on the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act have been scheduled. All welcome! Tuesday September 2, 2025: 7:00pm to 9:00pm @ Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside Wednesday September 3, 2025: 6:00pm to 8:00pm @ Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 100-97 Queen Street, Charlottetown To give online feedback and […]
RTA Amendments – Public Consultation Launch
The video below is of the press conference held for the release of proposed Residential Tenancy Act amendments for public consultation. The press conference was Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at 267 Stead Road, New Glasgow(Wheatley River). Thank you to Thamara Paparoni DeVries (property owner) and June Ellis (Executive Director of the Residential […]
Purchase of Low-income Rentals and Rent Controls
On November 23, 2023 I asked questions about whether government would purchase two six-unit apartment buildings on Churchill Ave in North Rustico that are up for sale. I also noted that the current rents would require sale of the properties at below-market prices to them remain financially feasible as rentals. I followed up with a […]
Lowering Property Taxes and Disconnecting from CPI
On May 19, 2023 I asked questions about rolling back property taxes to 2020 levels for all properties, and removing the link with CPI, which may actually be contributing to inflation. In particular the rent freeze coupled with rising property taxes has had a negative impact on affordable housing, as landlords are losing money and […]
Allow Shared Driveway Between Residences
On November 9, 2022, I asked questions on three topics to help improve the ability for lot owners to provide housing: Allow a single driveway to be shared for access to at least two permanent residences. Provide supports for cottage businesses to convert to year-round homes. Allow garden suites to be lived in by children […]
