Join Us in Protest Against RRL on Sat 22 June 24 
4:00 – 5:30 PM At Mavis & Steels Intersection

Dear BHPA Members and Supporters,

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined the protest on June 16th. Your presence and passion made the event a tremendous success. Together, we stood united in our fight against the unfair Residential Rental License (RRL) program.

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!

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Join Us in Protest Against RRL

Date: Sat, 22 June 2024

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Meet near Tim Hortons in the corner plaza on Mavis and Steeles Intersection! 

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Key Point for this protest:

•⁠  ⁠City must target illegal unit owners and address overcrowding created by tenants.

•⁠  ⁠Politicians are misleading residents and lying to the media for votes.

•⁠  ⁠Why target law-abiding legal unit owners?

•⁠  ⁠RRL supporters are either exempt or uninformed about the program.

•⁠  ⁠Big fines will be imposed once enrolled in RRL. It’s a scam by corrupt politicians to benefit corporate rentals.

•⁠  ⁠The city should not interfere in private living arrangements.

•⁠  ⁠City Council must explain the use of $191 million in reserve funds over the last 3 years without any emergency.

•⁠  ⁠Legal unit owners should not pay a yearly fee; the city must follow proper procedures for inspections.

Join us to demand fairness and accountability! Your presence matters!

Share the Awareness Among Neighbours Who are Unaware About 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.
• Ineffective Against Illegal Units: Despite claims, RRL only targets legal unit owners, leaving illegal unit issues unaddressed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Unable to Transfer Water Bill on Tenant: Unlike other cities, Region of Peel does not allow to transfer water bill on Tenants name. In case tenant does not pay, city put water bill in property taxes.

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.
• Stop Penalizing Small Landlords: Small landlords are being unfairly ticketed for their tenants’ faults.
• Unfair Fines: One landlord who applied for the RRL received $2000 in fines within two weeks of obtaining the license.
• 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. 

Join us to demand fairness and accountability! Your presence matters!

BHPA Team
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