Mallory Gunn has applied to countless rental units, desperate to find a safe place to live with her two young children. But the Halifax-area mother is slowly realizing her kids might be her biggest obstacle.
“I’ve gotten denied mostly because I have children,” Gunn said in an interview. “I’ve had landlords tell me over the phone that their building doesn’t accept children or they’re looking for an applicant that is single.”
With more than 7,500 households waiting for a spot in public housing and rental subsidies difficult to access, Gunn feels her only option is to find a market rental.
She’s not alone in her struggle to get approved for a
