It's tough for potential renters before signing a lease but they are in the driver's seat once that lease is signed.  As a landlord, the new rent control measures, mandatory one month severance to end a lease at completion and the favorability given to renters at the tenant board makes me very risk adverse when renting my place.

My costs are increasing: condo fees are going up, mortgage interest rates just spiked, property taxes continue to rise - but the new rent control measures make it almost impossible for me to pass these costs along.  Landlords NEED to start off with a high rent now more than ever.

The new measures by the Liberals will help those already renting but will make the market so much tougher for those looking to get into the market.  Developers are already scaling back rental projects.