Halifax tenant says building was partly demolished while she waited for tenancy ruling (opens original article in a new tab)

A Halifax tenant discovered her apartment building being demolished while she awaited a tenancy ruling, leaving her without housing as the last remaining resident.

• Halifax tenant Shailagh Benteau found her apartment building being demolished while she awaited a tenancy ruling
• Demolition permit issued March 24; 23 of 24 tenants had moved out before the incident
• Tenant rights advocates criticize landlords for bypassing legal processes and demand stronger enforcement
• Landlords required to pay rent during eviction for renovations but no consequences for non-compliance
• Benteau faces housing insecurity due to affordability issues