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When His Landlord proposed a big rent increase, Al Pettet of North York sought protection under the Rent Review Act

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When His Landlord proposed a big rent increase, Al Pettet of North York sought protection under the Rent Review Act

Date6/3/1976

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: When His Landlord proposed a big rent increase; Al Pettet of North York sought protection under the Rent Review Act. After a review and then an appeal; his rent still went up by 19.2 per cent. It left him with a sour taste and he's considering taking court action.

Subject

Landlord and tennant

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009088F

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