Landlord Licensing

• Nova Scotia tenant advocacy group calls for landlord licensing bylaw

  Nova Scotia ACORN says tenants across Nova Scotia – especially those with low income, newcomers, students and families — are being taken advantage of by “predatory landlords.”

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2020
  
• Tenant advocacy group calls on Hamilton council to implement bylaw to stop ‘renovictions’

  A rally in front of Hamilton city hall that called for a bylaw to prevent tenants from 'renovictions' coincided with Friday's city council meeting.

  Aug 21, 2020
  
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• Saskatoon committee votes to create report on landlord licensing

  Shane Partridge says he is disappointed by the city's progress on stemming violence in Pleasant Hill.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2019
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• Advocates push for landlord licensing in Nova Scotia

  An organization which represents low- and moderate-income families is pushing to make affordable housing and landlord licensing key issues throughout the provincial election.

  Canada

  May 3, 2017
• Tenants to protest ‘hellish’ rental conditions in Hamilton’s Beasley neighbourhood

  Hamilton ACORN Chair Mike Wood says the licensing of landlords would result in annual inspections and ensure that basic living standards are met.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2017
• City of Toronto proposes framework for licensing landlords

  Rather than flooding the city with 3-1-1 calls complaining about issues in their buildings, tenants may soon have a new tool to help them live with dignity.

  Politics

  May 10, 2016