Give Me Shelter: A look a housing in Montreal

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Join Ugonna from LogisAction (a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-based housing advocacy group) and Cam from CJLO for their look into the ongoing housing crisis in Montreal.

Episodes

  1. Jul 16

    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.

  2. Jul 2

    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.

  3. Jun 18

    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.

  4. Mar 5

    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

  5. 06/19/2025

    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.

  6. 04/10/2025

    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-decisionFind your file if you have the TAL: https://extranet.tal.gouv.qc.ca/internet/asp/consultation-dossier/plumitif.aspHow 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-exhibitsContesting a decision at the court : https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/decision/contesting-a-decision

  7. 03/06/2025

    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

  8. 02/08/2025

    Give Me Shelter Episode 1: Tenants and Landlords

    In our first episode, we talk about the state of housing in Montreal before getting into specifics about the landlord-tenant relationship under Quebec law. We talk about signing a lease, common scams, landlord responsibilities, and more. 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:EvalWeb Link: montreal.ca/role-evaluation-fonciereRights as a tenant: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-dwelling…visiting-rightsRepairs: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-dwelling…cessary-repairsWork: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-dwelling/major-workLease Transfers and Subleasing: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/assignment-o…et-the-dwellingQuebec civil code pertaining to the lease articles 1854 -2000: www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/ccq-1991Link containing lease agreements and more: www.quebec.ca/en/housing-territory/renting/leases

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Join Ugonna from LogisAction (a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-based housing advocacy group) and Cam from CJLO for their look into the ongoing housing crisis in Montreal.

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