Give Me Shelter: A look a housing in Montreal

Give Me Shelter Episode 6: Sinister Eventsn and Navigating Housing Disasters

Ugonna and Cam are back to talk about sinister events like fires, floods, and other disasters that could affect your housing situation.

Give Me Shelter Episode 5: Rent Increase Season 2026 and updates on housing in Montreal

In our fifth episode, Ugonna and Cam discuss how the rent increase process has changed in Quebec, new trends in the 2026 housing situation in Montreal, and what to look out when you get your rental increase paper work from your landlord.  Resources:  Resources for rent increase refusal: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/notices/TAL_810A_E.pdf Rent increase information: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/necessary-information-regarding-the-fixing-of-rent information useful for calculation: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/applicable-percentages-to-the-criteria-for-the-fixing-of-rent https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/news/detail?code=calculation-of-the-2025-rent-adjustment Calculation tool: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/CSAL_2025_A.pdf Taxes Scolaire: https://tfp.cgtsim.qc.ca/asp/TFP.aspx?jlsid=1&jlrun=tfpint.general.Accueil&site=int  https://montreal.ca/role-evaluation-fonciere

Give Me Shelter Episode 4: Logisaction and what housing organizations can do for you

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam dive into Logisaction's newly released annual report and cover how hosuing groups, like Logisaction, can help you navigate the housing market or changes to your housing situation.

Give Me Shelter Episode 3: Getting Ready for the Tribunal

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam walk you through how Tribunal administratif du logement handles cases. They also cover getting your documents in order, how to challenge decisions, and other ways to make sure you're getting a fair deal when renting. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.ca Resources: Find a case at the TAL: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/decision/search-for-a-decision Find your file if you have the TAL: https://extranet.tal.gouv.qc.ca/internet/asp/consultation-dossier/plumitif.asp How to Prepare for your TAL hearing: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/hearing/preparing-for-a-hearing  List of Exhibits: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/application-forms-to-court/list-of-exhibits Contesting a decision at the court : https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/decision/contesting-a-decision

Give Me Shelter Episode 2: Rent Increases

In our second episode, we talk about rent increases. You can learn the logic behind rent increases, how to calculate a fair increase, and what happens when you refuse your increase.  Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.ca Resources:  Resources for rent increase refusal: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/notices/TAL_810A_E.pdf Rent increase information: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/necessary-information-regarding-the-fixing-of-rent information useful for calculation: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/applicable-percentages-to-the-criteria-for-the-fixing-of-rent https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/news/detail?code=calculation-of-the-2025-rent-adjustment Calculation tool: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/CSAL_2025_A.pdf Taxes Scolaire: https://tfp.cgtsim.qc.ca/asp/TFP.aspx?jlsid=1&jlrun=tfpint.general.Accueil&site=int  https://montreal.ca/role-evaluation-fonciere