We believe housing is a right, not a privilege. It cannot be treated as a commodity to be governed by market forces. All people deserve safe, affordable and accessible homes. All levels of government have a role to play in ensuring its citizens have access to a healthy and sustainable way of life in their own communities.
What we’re advocating for
We will be a voice for the tenant community, continue to build the tenant movement, and do our utmost to represent our collective needs to government. Holding them to account on their policy decisions. Below are some of the policies we’re fighting for.
Up Front News
- Residential Tenancy Act Continues to DisappointThe PEI Fight for Affordable Housing is disappointed in the actions of all parties bringing the Residential Tenancy Act through…
- New Act Lets Tenants DownPEI Fight for Affordable Housing Nov. 17 2022 A new act governing residential tenancy has been tabled in the Legislative…
Issues
Public Investment
We ask that federal programs for social housing be expanded, and that all levels of government follow the lead of other provinces by creating local social housing projects.
Inclusionary Zoning
We call upon all municipalities to make changes to their by-laws to require developers to assure 25% of units are affordable and accessible.
Rental Registry
We need an open-to-the-public rent registry to be built to provide Island residents the information they require to make proper choices when looking for a an apartment to rent.
Tenant/Landlord dispute protocols
We ask that improved protocols and enforcement are put into place to assist tenants in holding landlords accountable for their negligence.