Many tenants in New Brunswick fear eviction, according to a report released Thursday by ACORN NB, an organization that tackles social issues for low and moderate income people. ACORN surveyed 169 renters for the report, "NB Renters at Risk: The Lack of Eviction Protection and Housing Insecurity." According to ACORN's report, the lack of eviction protection contributes to all kinds of problems for renters. "The Residential Tenancies Act is more of an outdated set of guidelines, rather than a set of rules and laws to follow," she said. In its report, ACORN calls for three things: rent control, eviction protection, and an overhaul of the Residential Tenancies Act.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2021 02:37 UTC