Projet Montréal’s Luc Rabouin Unveils Tenant Support Plan in Montreal
Luc Rabouin of Projet Montréal has put forth a series of new campaign promises aimed at bolstering support for tenants in Montreal, including increasing fines for substandard housing and establishing a support program for evicted tenants.
If elected as mayor, Rabouin pledges to implement these measures to ensure that residents of Montreal can live with dignity and remain in the city. Additionally, a plan to tax vacant housing units has been proposed with the intent of reintroducing them into the rental market, potentially generating $21 million in revenue over three years according to Projet Montréal’s estimates.
Among the initiatives outlined in Rabouin’s announcement are stronger municipal interventions against negligent landlords, the creation of a rent assistance fund offering microloans to struggling families, and increased support for housing committees. These measures were part of the party’s recent financial framework presentation.
Speaking at the Mont-Carmel seniors’ residence in downtown Montreal, Rabouin emphasized the importance of protecting renters, especially seniors, from speculation and housing insecurity. He highlighted the plight of residents at Mont-Carmel who successfully fought eviction attempts by their landlord seeking to convert the residence into condominiums.
Rabouin expressed a commitment to moving Montreal forward, ensuring that residents can remain in their homes and neighborhoods for as long as they choose to stay in the city.
