A local renters' advocate says fees associated with filing a tenancy complaint can prevent low-income tenants from entering the process and getting a resolution

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Right now, finding an affordable place to rent is a real challenge. A lack of available rental properties means competition is high and rent is getting even higher. For a lot of people, signing a lease brings some piece of mind - but that doesn't mean disputes don't arise between renters and landlords. One local renters' advocate says the fees associated with filing a dispute under the Residential Tenancies Act in this province are too high. Sherwin Flight oversees the Newfoundland Tenant and Landlord Support Group Facebook page. He says these fees could prevent some renters from making complaints and finding resolutions.