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How are sky-high rental prices affecting your life?

Rental strikes aren't brand new in Canada, but they do seem to be on the rise as some tenant rights groups say they're pushing back against above-guideline increases.

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Weston tenants rally outside Dream Unlimited
Rental strikes have brought landlords to the negotiating table before, but there are also risks involved which could include eviction. (Submitted by York South-Weston Tenant Union)

At least two tenants' groups in Toronto have signalled enough is enough they're not going to pay their rent until the landlord has met their conditions.

Rental strikes aren't brand new in Canada, but they do seem to be on the rise as some tenant rights groups say they're pushing back against above-guideline increases.

Strikes have brought landlords to the negotiating table before, but there are also risks involved which could include eviction.

Our main question this week:How are sky high rental prices affecting your life? Are rent strikes a step too far?

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