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Our Midtown community has the highest percentage of tenants in Toronto. I am committed to working closely with tenants and the provincial government to restore real rent control to curb spiraling apartment rates and help ensure that renters have a clean, healthy home.
I also understand that the relationship between a tenant and a landlord can often be difficult and confusing. If you rent an apartment or house you have special rights and responsibilities that are governed by City of Toronto by-laws and provincial legislation. Tenants have the right to live in a clean, well-maintained building and not be subjected to rent increases above the provincially mandated increase without reasonable justification, or eviction without a fair hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
I’ve heard from many of you that being a renter in Toronto is becoming increasingly difficult and it feels like your budget is being squeezed tighter every month. While we appreciate that guideline rent increases have been capped, Above the Guideline Increases (AGIs) for basic upkeep and repairs have pushed rents that were already steep into the unaffordable range. In addition, the low vacancy rate has made it nearly impossible to find lower-cost alternatives elsewhere. No Torontonian should be forced to choose between paying rent and buying groceries, but that’s the unfortunate choice too many of us face.
It’s time for real action to protect tenants!
Current News Updates
Toronto-St. Paul’s Tenant Summit: April 28
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St. Paul’s Riding All Candidates Meeting: Tenants & Affordable Housing
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Protecting Tenants’ Rights – Important Meeting of the Tenant Issues Committee
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Toronto-St. Paul’s Summit on Affordable Housing
Every Canadian deserves affordable and accessible housing, and all levels [...]
Protecting Midtown Tenants from Extreme Heat
Earlier this year, many Midtown tenants suffered during a late [...]
Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Legislation Passes Final Hurdle
As Chair of the Tenants Issues Committee, I am very [...]
Province Announces Measures to Cool Toronto’s Housing Market
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Province Introduces Legislation to End Unlimited Rent Increases in Apartments Built After 1991
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Unprecedented Meeting on Tenants and Housing Affordability Next Week
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Groundbreaking Tenant Protection Legislation Passes Final Hurdle
As Chair of the Tenants Issues Committee, I am very [...]
New Tenant Protection Legislation Approved
I am very pleased to report that my colleagues supported [...]
My letter regarding issues at 263 Russell Hill Road
June 9, 2014 Jennifer Hossain Property Manager 263 Russell Hill [...]
My motion to protect the rights of toronto tenants
Chair & Members Budget Committee 10th Floor, West Tower, City [...]
Councillor Matlow and Robinson’s Motion Supporting Free Visitor Parking for Tenants
Chair & Members Planning & Growth Committee 10th Floor, West [...]
Tenants’ Frequently Asked Questions
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My letter regarding issues at 890 Mount Pleasant Road
August 10th, 2012 Homestead Property Management 890 Mount Pleasant Road [...]
My letter regarding issues at 200 Roehampton Avenue
August 9th, 2012 Mike Imseis Property Manager 200 Roehampton [...]
My letter regarding issues at 200 Balliol Street
August 1st, 2012 Lorelei Holden Property Manager 200 Balliol [...]
My letter regarding issues at 33 Davisville Avenue
July 25th, 2012 John Truong Manager, Rental Office 33 [...]
My letter to tenants and to Minister Kathleen Wynne
Dear Ward 22 tenant, I've heard from many of [...]
My letter regarding the pool closure at 45 Dunfield Avenue
Eugene Hankin Property Manager 45 Dunfield Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4S [...]
Councillor Matlow’s Tenants’ Town Hall Update
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Auditor General’s report on Toronto Community Housing
Dear residents, You may of heard about the City of [...]