Protest to Oppose RRL – 16th June 24

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The Residential Rental License (RRL) program in Brampton is facing significant opposition from residents due to several key concerns:

1. Legal Conflicts: The RRL program conflicts with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), potentially leading to legal issues regarding eviction and tenant compliance, which the city lacks the authority to enforce.
2. Discriminatory Practices: Attempts to regulate room sharing and occupancy limits may violate the Ontario Human Rights Code, infringing on tenants’ rights and freedoms.
3. Market Impact: The program could reduce the availability of rental units, increase rents, and discourage new home buyers, negatively affecting the housing market in Brampton.
4. Enforcement and Effectiveness: The program targets legal dwellings while failing to address illegal units, which are the core of the overcrowding issue. It also does not change existing property standards or maintenance by-laws, limiting its overall impact.
5. Privacy and Compliance Issues: Random inspections without proper notice infringe on tenant privacy and can create legal conflicts under existing laws.
6. Community Backlash: The program’s perceived unfairness and lack of clear communication have led to widespread discontent among landlords, tenants, and potential home buyers.

Overall, the RRL program is seen as an ineffective and burdensome solution that fails to address the root causes of housing issues in Brampton, calling for a more strategic and collaborative approach.