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They are particularly evident in the lease renewal process, where landlords, in the vast majority of cases, are able to obtain unreasonable rent increases against tenants whose bargaining power is diminished by fear of retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The housing shortage in several regions of Quebec is also a contributing factor to soaring rents. The lack of rental housing illustrated by the low vacancy rates across the province benefits property owners who then substantially increase rents without consequence. 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