🚨 Big News for Toronto Renters! 🚨
Four city councillors are stepping up to tackle the issue of renovictions head-on, inspired by Hamilton's groundbreaking approach. Here's what you need to know:
1. United Front: Councillors Paula Fletcher, Mike Colle, Frances Nunziata, and Parthi Kandavel are joining forces to propose a closer look at Hamilton’s renovictions bylaw for Toronto.
2. Hamilton’s Model: Hamilton recently passed a bylaw requiring landlords to obtain a renovation license, including a building permit and engineer's report, to protect tenants from being unfairly evicted.
3. Tenant Rights: This move aims to safeguard tenants' rights, ensuring they can return to their homes post-renovation and receive suitable relocation assistance if needed.
4. Fighting Renovictions: The goal is to prevent landlords from exploiting renovations as a means to evict tenants and hike rents, preserving affordable housing in the process.
5. Looking Ahead: The councillors' request could lead to...
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