"Renovictions": Can new bylaws help protect Canada's renters?

Amid an ongoing housing shortage in Canada, the idea of "renoviction" can be a worrying prospect for tenants. A renoviction is when a landlord makes repairs or renovations to the unit that are so extensive, it would make living in the unit uninhabitable for the duration — thus requiring the tenant to end their lease and move out. But some landlords use this process to evict a tenant, make basic cosmetic changes and then list the property at a much higher price. As Sean Previl explains, a new bylaw in Hamilton, Ont., could put a stop to the practice — and advocates say similar laws are needed nationwide. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10238085/canada-housing-renoviction-ban/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews