coronavirus pandemic are being extended until Sept. 30.The current freeze on rent increases, which was originally implemented on March 24, is being extended, along with the postponement of non-urgent eviction hearings.
The province says landlords are permitted to give notice of their intention to increase rent, but the higher rate cannot be applied until after Sept.
30.Non-urgent eviction hearings, including for unpaid rent, can also not be scheduled until after that date, but landlords can evict tenants “for urgent health and safety reasons.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Meantime, the province says tenants are expected to continuing paying their rent on time, however late fees remain.