This year, the TAL recommended a rent increase average of 5.9%, which is the highest jump in 3 decades since 1988. Tenants across Quebec are worried that if the rent keeps increasing in the way it has, then they will soon no longer be able to afford to live in their homes. In the Quebec Official Gazette published on April 17th of this year, the housing minister of Quebec, France-Élaine Duranceau, proposed a change that will affect the way rent increases are calculated in her attempt to partly address the housing crisis that is currently going on. The updated rent calculation method will consider the following factors: • The average Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Quebec for the reference year, along with the three prior years … • Changes in municipal tax rates … • Fluctuations in school…

Welcome to our Classifieds News Section! Our Classifieds website is moderated by HOJO staff, who filter through the ads and users to ensure that the website is safe and user-friendly for Concordia students. We also write news stories about trending housing and employment trends.  … What can the Off Campus Housing and Jobs Resource Centre do for you?  … We assist thousands of students, undergraduates and graduates alike, as well as alumni and the general Montreal community with:  … Housing and Job Search … Tenant’s Rights … Workers’ Rights … Hearing Preparation … We offer expert guidance through knowledgeable staff who can provide tailored legal information and support. HOJO assistants are expertly trained in navigating the CNESST application process, to apply the laws pertaining to…

Rent Increase Clinic … Freaking out over your rent increase?   … Want to assert your rights as a tenant?  … Did you know you have a Right to Refuse your Rent Increase  … Come talk to us! Our Rent Increase Clinic will help you navigate the process of responding to your rent increase and to answer all your rent increase questions.  …  We will go over how to calculate your rent increase, refusing your rent increase and how to negotiate with your landlord. Sign up using the zoom link above to meet with a HOJO assistant to help make this rent increase season go as smoothly as possible.  … Thursday, March 6th at 1 pm, on Zoom - (get the link here!)  … Wednesday, March 12th at 12 pm, in person - (sign  up here!)  … Tuesday, March 18th at 11 am, on Zoom - (get the link here!)  …

Freaking out over your rent increase? Want to assert your rights as a tenant? Come talk to us! Our Rent Increase Clinic Series will help you navigate the process of responding to your rent increase and to answer all your rent increase questions. We will go over how to calculate your rent increase, refusing your rent increase and how to negotiate with your landlord. Sign up using the links below to meet with a HOJO assistant who will offer you general and individualized information to help make this rent increase season go as smoothly as possible.  … Keep in mind you must respond to the notice of rent increase within 30 days of its receipt. If you do not answer within the 30 days, the rent increase is deemed to be accepted. Come see us before its too late!  … For a Rent Increase Received…

Let’s be real: employment search can be a daunting task, for newcomers and seasoned pros alike. “I keep applying for jobs, but no one gets back to me!” … “I needed a job YESTERDAY, but have no idea where to start!” … “I finally got a job, but my employer hasn’t paid me yet!” … “What can I do?” … “What am I doing wrong?” … “How can I make sure my rights as an employee are respected?” … If this sounds familiar, then you should Join us for our upcoming Job Search and Employment Rights Worskhops! HOW TO FIND A JOB AS A STUDENT … Looking for a job while balancing your studies? This workshop will provide all the tools you need to succeed. We’ll explore on-campus job options that offer convenience and…