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Fight for Affordable Housing Maintenance Standards Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback is important in shaping the Fight for Affordable Housing’s recommendations for provincial regulations on maintenance standards for rental units. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions. Your responses will remain anonymous. This means that no information will be shared that would identify you or your landlord specifically.

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Section 3 of 3

What is your current status as a tenant (renter)? Currently homeless.. however, I’ve been renting apartments for 40yrs.

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Renting a house or duplex
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Have you ever dealt with maintenance or upkeep issues related to any of the following? (Please select all that apply)
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Appliances (included in the rental agreement)
Fire safety measures
No heat for extended periods of time
No hot water, random at
No working fridge or stove
Security issues; too many breaking
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If you have dealt with any maintenance and upkeep  issues in the past, how satisfied are you with how your landlord or property management company dealt with the issue?
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Very dissatisfied
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From the time you informed your landlord of maintenance issues, how long did it take for the issue to be addressed?
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More than 1 year
The issues were never addressed
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Please provide any specific information on your experience dealing with maintenance or upkeep issues (optional)
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Which of the following areas do you believe should be covered by provincial maintenance standards? (Please select all that apply)
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Water drainage or leaks
Mold
Water Pressure
Water Temperature
Electrical systems
Appliances (included in the rental agreement)
Structural issues with the roof
Structural issues with the floor or foundation
Other Structural issues (e.g. holes in walls, etc)
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
Pest control (Bugs, rodents, etc.)
Fire safety measures
Elevators and stairwells
Common areas (hallways, lobby, etc.)
Outdoor spaces (landscaping, parking lots, etc.)
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Are there any other specific maintenance issues or concerns that you believe should be addressed in provincial regulations? Please describe. (optional)
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How frequently should inspections be conducted to ensure compliance with maintenance standards?
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Before entering into a new rental agreement
At least once a year
Every 2-3 years
As needed (tenant complaint-based)
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Do you think there should be penalties for landlords or property management companies who fail to meet the maintenance standards? If yes, what kind of penalties do you suggest? (Please select all that apply)
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Financial fines
Temporary suspension of rental license
Requirement to rectify issues within a specific timeframe
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Would you support the establishment of a dedicated agency or staff member responsible for overseeing and enforcing maintenance standards for rental properties?
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Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose
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Are there any additional suggestions or ideas you would like to propose to improve maintenance standards for tenants at the provincial level? (optional)
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If there was a tenant’s or renter’s organization on PEI, would you be interested in being a part of it?
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Maybe
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What do you think a tenant's organization on PEI should look like? (optional)
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In which area of the Island are you currently living?
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West Prince
Summerside area
Central PEI
Charlottetown area
Eastern PEI
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Do you identify with one (or more) of the following? (optional)
Note: This is to ensure we receive feedback from a variety of communities and to assist with advocacy efforts at a later stage. All personal details will remain completely confidential.
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Senior
Indigenous
Black or Person of Colour
Person with disabilities
Unhoused
Student
2SLGBTQI+
Newcomer
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A person's identity, things like race, income, disabilities, age, gender, sexuality, culture, immigration status, having a family or being a newcomer can play an important role in someone's renting experience. Do you feel that your identity characteristics may have impacted or shaped your experience as a renter in any way? If so, please describe this experience (optional)
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Are you a permanent resident of PEI (optional)

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Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience as a renter on PEI? (optional)
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