BIG PROTEST Against Rental License on 14 JULY 4:00 PM at Chinguacousy Park & Bramalea Mall

JOIN US at another big protest against corruption at Brampton City Hall

WE SAY NO TO RENTAL LICENSE

Date: 14 July 2024

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Chinguacousy Park & Bramalea Mall

This protest was a significant step in raising awareness within our community. We are confident that our collective voice will be heard and that we will bring about the change we seek. Your dedication and support are invaluable, and we are optimistic that our efforts will lead to a fair and just resolution.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support and participation. Together, we are making a difference!

Key Issues with RRL:

• Targeting Small Landlords: RRL unfairly targets small landlords while exempting corporate rentals and condominiums. City Hall is lobbying for corporate interests over community needs. Big fines will be imposed, once enrolled in RRL. It’s a scam by corrupt politicians to benefit corporate rentals.
• Ineffective Against Illegal Units: Despite claims, RRL only targets legal unit owners, leaving illegal unit issues unaddressed. City will fine only law abiding landlords, even for the tenants fault or overcrowding caused with tenants without landlords consent or knowledge.
• Contradicting RTA Guidelines: The program imposes fines on landlords for tenant actions beyond their control, such as overcrowding without consent and forced inspections without proper notice.
• Misleading Information: The Mayor claims legal unit owners need not worry or pay fees for the license. This is false – RRL requires a $300 yearly fee for maintaining the license.
• Discriminatory Practices: Regulations on room sharing and occupancy limits may violate the Ontario Human Rights Code. Tenants may sue you for breach of their privacy.
• Market Impact: The program could reduce available rental units, increase rents, and discourage new home buyers in Brampton.
• Privacy and Compliance Issues: Random inspections without proper notice infringe on tenant privacy and conflict with existing laws.
• Garbage Bin Per Registered Unit Instead of Per Property: When the city knows a house is registered as two dwellings, implying two families will be living there and property taxes are increased accordingly, why does the city issue only one garbage collection bin per property address instead of one per dwelling?

Brampton Housing Providers Association (BHPA) Demands:

• Repeal the Rental License Program: The RRL is ineffective and unfairly targets legal unit owners instead of addressing the issue of illegal units. The council must revoke the RRL immediately.
• End Misinformation: The Mayor’s claim that legal unit owners will be automatically enrolled without fees is false. Legal unit owners must pay $300 per year for the license. City must not charge any free from legal unit owners. Registration of legal unit owners must be free.
• Stop Penalizing Small Landlords: Small landlords are being unfairly ticketed for their tenants’ faults. City must not issue any ticket to landlord for tenants fault.
• Accountability for Missing Funds: We demand an explanation for the missing $191 million reserve fund over the past three years. Property owners should not bear the burden of this financial mismanagement.
• Able to Transfer Water Bill on Tenant in Region of Peel: Region of Peel should allow to transfer water bill on tenants name, similar to another bills. This will bring fairness as well for councils efforts to create harmony in rental business for small rental.
• All Housing Providers must be in License Scope: All small real operation must be in RRL scope, including REIT, College sourced Student Rental and Condominium Corporation.
• Garbage Bin Per Registered Unit Instead of Per Property: Despite a house being registered as two dwellings, the city issues only one garbage collection bin per property address, rather than per individual dwelling. City must issue per bin per unit.
• Fairness to answers to following question:

1. What Happens When Tenants Create Overcrowding Without Landlord Consent? Firstly, there’s a tricky situation where tenants might allow more people to live in the rental unit without asking the landlord. This could lead to too many people living in one place, which is against the rules. But the landlord might end up being in trouble for something they didn’t approve. How will this be handled? There’s a guideline from the Landlord and Tenant Board, number 21, that talks about this. It says a tenant can have roommates if they live in the unit too, but it shouldn’t lead to overcrowding.
2. Maintenance Responsibilities: Secondly, what happens if tenants do not take care of the property as agreed, like not shoveling snow or cutting the grass? If the agreement says it’s the tenant’s job, but they don’t do it, who will be responsible? The Residential Rental License scheme should make sure it’s clear about who gets the ticket in such cases.
   The concerns mentioned above are crucial for ensuring that the Residential Rental License initiative works fairly and efficiently. We hope the City Council will carefully consider these issues and work towards solutions that protect both landlords and tenants while maintaining a safe and fair housing environment for everyone.
3. Selective Pilot Program is not Fair: Lastly, the idea of running a pilot program in selective wards has raised eyebrows. According to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’ guideline number 4, applying laws in a way that only targets certain areas without a valid reason can be seen as unfair. It suggests that all parts of the city should be treated the same unless there’s a good reason not to. For instance, the City of Waterloo applied its bylaw across the whole city right from the start, which was a good move.

SEE YOU ALL AT PROTEST… IT IS YOUR CITY AND YOUR VOICE… LEADERS ARE TEMPORARY…

https://www.bhpa.ca/impact-of-residential-rental-licensing/