Hamilton Rental Housing

• Decision expected Tuesday on Hamilton’s rental housing licensing pilot program

  The two-year pilot program would cost about $2 million to implement, but Danko says a full cost recovery fee would ensure those expenses are paid by landlords.

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  Aug 6, 2021
  
• Hamilton politicians seek to ensure city is not contributing to ‘renovictions’

  "We absolutely welcome investment, but not if it's going to displace our tenants and residents via the practice of renoviction," said Ward 3 Coun. Nrinder Nann.

  Politics

  Jul 8, 2019
  
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• Tenant defence fund to level playing field for vulnerable Hamilton renters

  The emergency and community services committee has voted to establish a "tenant defence fund" to help tenant groups challenging rent increases.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2019
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• City councillors inch ahead on rental licensing pilot despite landlord objections

  If council eventually votes to move forward with the licensing plan, landlords will pay a $200 annual fee and be subject to city inspections.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2018
• Development charge rebates aim to stimulate rental housing construction

  McMeekin stresses that participating communities were selected based on need, adding that Hamilton ranked third when considering a list of factors.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2018
• Consultant says Hamilton rental housing solutions require collaboration

  Instead of licensing, the discussion paper offers 25 recommendations that promote "code compliant, affordable, safe, clean, healthy rental housing."

  Politics

  Jan 31, 2018