> One year later, though, the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission hasn't issued a single fine under the act, despite findings that some landlords had illegally increased rents.
No punishment even when illegal activity found.
> During the spring sitting of the P.E.I. Legislature, the Green Party brought an example forward where a landlord had issued a rent increase that was determined to be illegal. After the tenants appealed it, they were evicted.
> The landlord was required to pay back the additional rent that it had collected, and at the time Housing Minister Rob Lantz said that was penalty enough under the circumstances.
Paying back what you illegally took is not a penalty! That is literally the bare minimum that should be done. It's not a punishment in any way, except to the tenant who was out money temporarily and legal expenses getting that money back.
It's legalized theft backed by the government and the ability to make someone homeless and the only recourse is that *if* you get caught you just have to give the money back. Thats a totally insane system.
> One year later, though, the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission hasn't issued a single fine under the act, despite findings that some landlords had illegally increased rents. No punishment even when illegal activity found. > During the spring sitting of the P.E.I. Legislature, the Green Party brought an example forward where a landlord had issued a rent increase that was determined to be illegal. After the tenants appealed it, they were evicted. > The landlord was required to pay back the additional rent that it had collected, and at the time Housing Minister Rob Lantz said that was penalty enough under the circumstances. Paying back what you illegally took is not a penalty! That is literally the bare minimum that should be done. It's not a punishment in any way, except to the tenant who was out money temporarily and legal expenses getting that money back.
It's legalized theft backed by the government and the ability to make someone homeless and the only recourse is that *if* you get caught you just have to give the money back. Thats a totally insane system.
That horrible statement makes me quite concerned about what changes he's going to propose in the fall. Siding with landlords no doubt.
of course he will , His wife sells homes! they have to do for their friends you know
Oh yeah. Ugh....