The Necessity for Reform of Newfoundland and Labrador's Housing Policies

This paper examines the potential of legislative and non-legislative reform to Newfoundland and Labrador's housing policies. In particular, attention is paid to legislative rental control, legislative tenancy protection programs and the necessity of providing subsidy programs to landlords and d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scott, Colin
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 2010
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Online Access:http://journals.library.mun.ca/index.php/MP/article/view/190
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Summary:This paper examines the potential of legislative and non-legislative reform to Newfoundland and Labrador's housing policies. In particular, attention is paid to legislative rental control, legislative tenancy protection programs and the necessity of providing subsidy programs to landlords and development groups to provide incentives for the private market to assist in developing affordable housing options.