How were you scammed? I think raw fish or chicken sitting in an open container would stink way more.
After a year the price went up 10.5% (roughly $100/month). I signed.
The next lease (now) the price went up 19% which is $200 per month.
The company seems to always lease at a hugely inflated "base" price, then gives a "discount".
So they pulled out the discount causing the price to go up as stated, $200 per month.
I open an appeal with the tenancies branch, but they tell me the discount is between the agency and tenant only. They don't care.
Clearly I didn't re-sign. So after a while, they start showing the place. I went on Kijiji and saw the ad. They only wanted $950, which is the same as when we moved in. $950 is a fair price for the place.
So I called the agency and told them I would re-sign if its still available. They said I can have it for $1250. I told them its advertised for $950. They say if I don't want to pay $1250 I can GTFO.
Basically, they are trying to hook people into the apartment and pull out the discount. Since most people can't stand moving, the agency expects to keep a sucker in here paying the inflated rate.
Come to think of it, while living here for 2 years I've noticed a huge turnover in tenants.
You got scammed, but you think you're getting your deposit back? ha.
I will be getting the deposit. The suite is in the same shape as at move-in. When they try to take the deposit I'll simply litigate them. Which is common, from what I've heard.