Tenants and community groups are complaining that financial measures by the Quebec government to support both tenants and homeowners, who have been affected by the pandemic, is a disadvantage for tenants.
Last week, the Quebec government announced that an interest-free loan of up to $1,500 will be available to anyone who lost income because of COVID-19 to cover two months of rent.
Those who qualify must apply by July 15th and repay by August 2021. But tenants like Jesse Dekel argue that the amount won’t do. “For two months, no,” she told Global News. “That’s not gonna be enough. “My rent for my dilapidated apartment is $700 a month, so that’ll give me two months’ rent plus $100 for food.” Community groups agree the loan isn’t fair. [ Sign