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Ontario's 2027 Rent Increase Guideline Is 1.9% — What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Before October

  August 16, 2026 If you own a rental property in Ontario — or rent one — mark October 3 on your calendar. That's the earliest a landlord can legally serve notice for a rent increase that takes effect January 1, 2027, and it's the practical starting gun for a guideline that's quietly gotten tighter for the third year in a row. The province has set the 2027 rent increase guideline at 1.9% , down from 2.1% in 2026 and well off the 2.5% legal ceiling that held for three straight years before that. It's the lowest guideline Ontario has published in years — and while that sounds like a straightforward win for tenants, the real story for both sides is in the timing, the exemptions, and what a below-inflation-feeling number actually does to a landlord's math. What It Means for You Landlords: the earliest you can serve a valid N1 notice for a January 1, 2027 increase is October 3, 2026 — 90 days' notice is mandatory. Tenants: a 1.9% cap only applies if your unit is rent...
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Trump Hush Money Trial: Opening Statements and David Pecker’s Testimony


Opening statements began today in the historic criminal trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The trial centers around allegations of hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Here are the key details:

The Charges

Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. The payment was allegedly made to keep her silent about an extramarital affair with Trump.

Opening Statements

Attorneys for both the prosecution and defense delivered their opening statements. The courtroom was filled with anticipation as the trial commenced. Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, has consistently maintained his innocence, denying any sexual relationship with Daniels.

David Pecker’s Testimony

The prosecution called David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, as their first witness. Pecker’s testimony was cut short due to the Passover holiday and an alternate juror’s dentist appointment. The trial adjourned for the day, but Pecker is expected to continue testifying tomorrow.

Transparency Measures

In an unprecedented move, the New York court system will release daily transcripts of the trial to the public. Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas and First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George made this decision to ensure broad and continuous access to this high-profile case.

As the trial unfolds, the fate of the former president rests in the hands of an anonymous panel of 12 Manhattan residents. Their verdict will determine whether Trump is guilty of the charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Stay tuned for further updates as the trial continues.


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