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

Give Me Shelter Episode 8: Roommates

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam talk roommates. They cover navigating tricky situations, making sure you have rights in your living situation, and how to find a good roommate.

Give Me Shelter Episode 7: Navigating social housing

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam give you an overview of social housing in Montreal. We go through the various organizations at the heart of social housing, what people mean when they say "affordable housing", and other ways to rent outside of the private market.

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.