Item - 2016.CD13.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 23, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2016.
CD13.14 - City of Toronto Position on Proposed Changes to the Provincial Residential Tenancies Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the positions on the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, as outlined in Appendix A to the report (June 8, 2016) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to submit Appendix A, to the report (June 8, 2016) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to the Ontario Ministry of Housing.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94152.pdf
(June 8, 2016) Appendix A - City of Toronto Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94153.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-13-2016 7:32 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD13.14 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 42 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Ron Moeser |
CD13.14 - City of Toronto Position on Proposed Changes to the Provincial Residential Tenancies Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the positions on the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, as outlined in Appendix A to the report (June 8, 2016) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, submit Appendix A to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Origin
Summary
On March 14, 2016, the Province of Ontario announced the details of the update to the Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS). As part of the LTAHS Update, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) are being considered to "encourage small landlords and private homeowners to participate in the rental housing market, while maintaining strong protections for tenants." The proposed changes are directed at increasing the supply of affordable rental housing options and choices available to low-to-moderate income tenants by removing barriers for small landlords wanting to rent their properties.
The Province has released a consultation guide with a series of proposals and discussion questions. Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) coordinated feedback on the proposals from Toronto Community Housing, Municipal Licensing and Standards and City Planning.
A draft City submission is attached to this report as Appendix A: City of Toronto Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94152.pdf
(June 8, 2016) Appendix A - City of Toronto Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-94153.pdf