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POINT has long recognized
that there is an insufficient amount of affordable housing in North Toronto.
As well, there is a proportionately high percentage of renters in the North
Toronto community. This web page primarily will provide information on tenants
rights and protection with links to relevant web sites; and provide “how to”
information on the development of second suites (i.e., rooms or second
apartments to let) for home owners/builders.
Clearly the urban development
landscape is changing the face of North Toronto. The release of the revised
Official Plan by the City of Toronto (May 2002) will no doubt have a
major impact in the North Toronto community. This is where you come in. As
your local community social and development planning council, YOU can get involved
in housing issues through POINT. Conversely, we undertake to inform you:
- of your rights if you
are a tenant;
- how to build additional
units on to your home if you are a homeowner;
- about urban development
in the North Toronto community; and
- of many other relevant
organizations and offices that provide information on specific housing issues.
Please e-mail us at
point@pointinc.org to let us know what you think of the content, and usability of this web page
[Tenant
Issues] [Second
Suites] [ Upcoming
Events & Workshops]
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1.
FAQ from The Tenant’s Survival Manual
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The Tenant Protection Act |
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* To Whom does the TPA apply? |
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| | Leases and Tenancy Agreements |
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| | Paying Your Rent and Rent Increases |
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When can my rent be increased?
* How much
can my rent be Increased?
* When will
the Tribunal Allow a Rent Increase Greater
than the Rent Guideline?
* What can
I do when my Landlord Applies for a Rent Increase
Above the Guideline?
* Above-Guideline
Rent Increases for Individual Apartments.
* Above-Guideline
Rent Increases for Individual Apartments.
* Installation of Electric Sub-Meters in Rental Buildings.
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| | Forming a Tenants’ Association to Challenge a Landlord’s Rent Increase |
| | Evictions |
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How to Try to Stop an Eviction
* Reasons to Evict
* Eviction Procedure
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| | Condominium
Conversions/Demolitions |
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Conversion to Condominium
* Conversion
to Co-ownership or Equity Co-ops
* Demolition
or Conversion to Non-residential Use
* Renovation
Requiring Vacant Possession
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| | Discrimination |
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Research |
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* Minimum Housing Wage: A New Way to Think About Rental Housing Affordability(CMHC)
* On-line Discussion on Housing Program Choices(CHRC)
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| | Harassment |
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Investigations
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2.
Rent Bank
3.
Relevant Contact Sources
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So,
you want to build a Second Suite?
Dealing
with Municipal Government Offices
Designing
Your Own Plans.
Submitting
the Application and the Application Process.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
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Research Forum:
Fixing Ontario’s
Affordable Housing Crisis
Proposals for the Non-Profit, Co-op and
Private Rental Markets
The Ontario government will be consulting with communities
throughout the summer to help develop a
long-term affordable housing strategy. This forum is an
opportunity to learn and share information about housing
solutions in the lead-up to the government’s consultations.
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Community Social Planning Council
of Toronto, 2 Carlton St, Suite 1001 (northeast
corner above College subway station)
All are welcome, but space is limited. Please complete
the registration form online or contact Mary Micallef at
416-351-0095 x.251.
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Update on Ontario’s Long-
Term Affordable Housing
Strategy from Stable and
Affordable
(Credit: Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, Issue #1, May 2009)
The Ontario government is set to launch a province-wide
housing consultation in late spring. The Ontario Housing
Network, a newly formed group of housing partners,
tenants and housing and poverty activists, have launched
the stable and affordable campaign to ensure the provincial
consultation delivers an integrated and fully-funded
housing strategy. CSPC-T’s Senior Researcher and Policy
Analyst, Beth Wilson has been engaged since the outset.
To get the latest news about the consultations, the policies,
and the politics, visit www.stableandaffordable.
com.
What has the government committed to do?
Ontario’s Poverty Reduction • Strategy announced
in December includes a commitment that Housing
Minister Jim Watson will conduct a review of
affordable housing in 2009.
The Minister will hold eight public consultation
meetings across Ontario, starting late May / early
June. Locations are not yet known.
Minister Watson has also committed to holding
meetings with different sectors; e.g. social
housing, supportive housing, Aboriginal housing.
The government will produce a meeting kit and
encourage all MPPs to hold a consultation meeting
in their riding this summer.
A government website will be set up to collect
public input.
How can your group/community prepare for this
consultation?
Contact your MPP to ask “When and where are
you holding this riding’s meeting to get input on
affordable housing? Put me on your list to attend.”
Get updated on the recommendations which
affordable housing advocates are proposing. Visit
www.stableandaffordable.com.
Stay tuned to www.stableandaffordable.com for
details on upcoming meetings and consultations.
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