exactly my thoughts, scottd.

2 more balanced analysis below:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/vancouver-renters-being-squeezed-out-by-landlords-renovictions/article26756305/

http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/eviction-complaints-soar-in-b-c-s-hot-rental-market-as-landlords-break-rules-to-secure-higher-rent

while i understand the increased costs for landlords, the 30-100% increases are often out of reach for many renters, too.  something has to give ...esp in this age of RE speculative greed  that we're in and it's nasty spillover effects.