Item - 2016.TD4.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Tenant Issues Committee on November 2, 2016 and was adopted with amendments.
TD4.1 - Proposed Framework for a Multi-residential Rental Property Licence - Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulations
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Tenant Issues Committee recommends to the Licensing and Standards Committee that:
1. City Council adopt a rating system similar to the City's "DineSafe" program that requires landlords to post a colour-coded sign that displays the City's rating in a prominent, publicly identifiable location, along with posting the same information on the City's website.
2. City Council adopt a landlord licensing by-law.
3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to model alternative fee structures that would increase registration fees and add by-law officers, but avoid reaching the threshold under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA), for municipal charges and fees and include these models in her upcoming report.
4. City Council request the Province to exempt by regulation any program costs from eligibility for an Above Guideline Increase (AGI).
5. City Council direct staff to strengthen education and tenant outreach via tools like online resources and hard copies of Tenant Rights Handbook.
6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report on a schedule to include 3 to 9 units tenanted buildings in the regulatory or licensing by-law.
7. City Council endorse strong penalties for by-law infractions.
8. City Council direct the landlord licensing program be funded as follows:
a. 20 percent of the budget recovered from the tax base, recognizing the program costs for social housing providers;
b. fees and penalties to cover the remainder of the program.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Director, Policy and Strategic Support, the Director, Investigation Services and the Senior Policy and Research Officer, Municipal Licensing and Standards gave a presentation on Framework for a Multi-Residential Rental Property Licence.
Summary
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division will give a presentation on Proposed Framework for a Multi-residential Rental Property Licence - Results of Public Consultation and Proposed Regulations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/td/bgrd/backgroundfile-97902.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Andrew Marciniak, Lead Organizer, Toronto ACORN
John Plumadore, Chair, Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations
Dan McIntyre, Paralegal for Tenants
Geordie Dent, Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA)
Helen Lee, Board of Directors, Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA)
Maryanna Lewyckyj, President, Park Vista Tenants' Association
Starr Smith, Chair, Mimico Estates Tenants Association
Motions
That City Council direct that the current initiative to create a licence or regulatory by-law for owners of multi-residential buildings be termed "LiveSafe", and that all future staff reports and City communications regarding this initiative use this term.
That City Council adopt a rating system similar to the City's "DineSafe" program that requires landlords to post a colour-coded sign that displays the City's rating in a prominent, publicly identifiable location, along with posting the same information on the City's website.
That City Council adopt a landlord licensing by-law.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-02-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Janet Davis, Mary Fragedakis, Josh Matlow (Chair), Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards model alternative fee structures that would increase registration fees and add by-law officers, but avoid reaching the threshold under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA), for municipal charges and fees and include these models in her upcoming report.
That:
1. City Council request the Province to exempt by regulation any program costs from eligibility for an Above Guideline Increase (AGI).
2. Staff be requested to strengthen education and tenant outreach via tools like online resources and hard copies of Tenant Rights Handbook.
3. The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards report on a schedule to include 3 to 9 units tenanted buildings in the regulatory or licensing by-law.
4. City Council endorse strong penalties for by-law infractions.
5. City Council direct the landlord licensing program be funded as follows:
a. 20 percent of the budget recovered from the tax base, recognizing the program costs for social housing providers;
b. fees and penalties to cover the remainder of the program.