the price is not right:
TENANTS advocacy week
November 3rd - 7th, 2025
Everyone deserves a place to call home that is safe, reliable and affordable.
Join us as we come together as students, tenants, and community members to share our stories and push for real solutions to the housing crisis. This week of programming will culminate in the Housing Crisis March, where we’ll stand united for fair rents and housing justice for tenants!
HIGLIGHT:
Housing Crisis March | Nov 7th @ 11am
Participants will gather at Victoria Park at 11:00 AM for opening remarks before marching to
One Government Place, where an open letter will be presented to provincial officials.
WE WELCOME ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO JOIN US!
A Call for Fair and Affordable
Housing in Nova Scotia
Rents have risen 68% since 2015, far outpacing wages. The average one-bedroom in Halifax now costs $1,770, and 71% of students spend more than 30% of their income on rent. Many are skipping groceries just to stay housed. Landlords are exploiting fixed-term lease loopholes to bypass rent caps and raise rents as high as they want. Predatory renovictions are pushing tenants out under the guise of “upgrades.” Rent caps are temporary and arbitrary — there’s no stability for renters.
We’re calling on Premier Tim Houston & Minister John Lohr to act now & adopt 3 common-sense reforms:
Close the Fixed-Term Lease Loophole:
Make leases automatically renew month-to-month unless there’s a legitimate reason not to.Stop Predatory Renovictions:
Require proof of necessity and relocation support for displaced tenants.Adopt Permanent Rent Control Linked to Inflation (CPI):
Ensure rents rise fairly, not exploitatively. Other provinces like B.C. and Ontario have already done it. Nova Scotia cannot afford to fall further behind.
Read our letter & SIGN THE PETITION:
Sign this petition to demand housing stability for students, workers, and families across the province.
TENANTS ADVOCACY WEEK:
PROGRAMMING
MONDAY NOV. 3:
DALHOUSIE STUDENT COMMUNITY MEAL
5:30PM | Dalhousie International Centre, 1246 Lemarchant St,
Join us for a Student Community Meal in partnership with Dal Multifaith! Come share good food, meet new people, and enjoy an evening of community and connection.
Hosted in partnership with Dal Multifaith, this event is about slowing down, enjoying good company, and celebrating the power of community
WEDNESDAY NOV. 5:
UNVEILING OF NEW DSU HOUSING BOARD
TBD | SUB 1st Floor Near Tim Hortons
The DSU will be unveiling a dedicated housing board for students to find housing, roommates, or subleases, and post listings!
Cards will be provided, and will be kept up weekly!
THURSDAY NOV. 6:
SIGN MAKING WORKSHOP
12PM - 4PM | SUB Atrium
Get creative before we hit the streets!
Join us for a Sign-Making Workshop ahead of the Housing Crisis March. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make your message
stand out.
Bring your friends, bring your passion, and get ready to make your voice heard for fair and affordable housing!
FRIDAY NOV. 7:
HOUSING CRISIS MARCH
11am Start | Meet at Victoria Park
End Location: One Government Place (1700 Granville Street)
The Housing Crisis March is a peaceful, civic-engagement event calling on the Nova Scotia government to take action on the province’s worsening housing crisis.
Participants will gather at Victoria Park at 11:00 AM for opening remarks before marching to One Government Place, where an open letter will be presented to provincial officials.
WE WELCOME ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO JOIN US!
resources
DSU HOUSING BOARD
Location: by Tims, Student Union Building
The DSU will be unveiling a dedicated housing board for students to find housing, roommates, or subleases!
DSU’s HOUSING RESOURCES PAGE