Rent increase season is here (or is coming next month). If you received a Notice of Rent Increase, remember: You have the right to refuse the increase and stay in your apartment.
You must reply within one month of receiving the notice. If you don't reply, the law considers the increase accepted.
Here is a list of resources to help you calculate if an increase is abusive and help you find support in your specific neighborhood.
🇬🇧 English Resources
1. Find your local Housing Committee (All Neighborhoods)
Every neighborhood (Verdun, Plateau, Hochelaga, and NDG) has a specific housing committee that can help you with your specific landlord.
2. Check the numbers
Landlords often ask for more than the Tribunal would grant. Use the official calculation tool to see the real number.
3. How to reply
Don't just text your landlord. Send a formal refusal.
🇫🇷 Ressources en français
La saison des avis de renouvellement est arrivée. Si vous avez reçu un avis d'augmentation, rappelez-vous : Vous avez le droit de refuser l'augmentation et de rester dans votre logement.
Vous devez répondre dans le mois suivant la réception de l'avis. Si vous ne répondez pas, la loi considère que vous avez accepté l'augmentation.
Voici des ressources pour calculer si une hausse est abusive et trouver de l'aide dans votre quartier.
1. Trouvez votre comité logement (Tous les quartiers)
Chaque quartier (Verdun, Plateau, Hochelaga, et NDG) a son propre comité logement pour vous aider.
2. Vérifiez les chiffres
Les propriétaires demandent souvent plus que ce que le Tribunal accorderait. Utilisez l'outil officiel pour voir le chiffre réel.
3. Comment répondre
N'envoyez pas un simple texto. Utilisez un avis formel de refus.
⚠️ Important Note / Note Importante
- English: If you refuse, the landlord has one month to apply to the TAL to fix the rent. If they don't apply, the lease renews at the old rent.
- Français : Si vous refusez, le propriétaire a un mois pour ouvrir un dossier au TAL pour fixer le loyer. S'il ne le fait pas, le bail est renouvelé au montant actuel.
I agree with this comment on unions AND contractors (though not all). I think the problem is when service becomes a game or grift and not actually being efficient.
City of Toronto was one of the worst performing unions in most sectors and stank of corruption and over employment, and then on the other side you have MetroLinx which has been one of the biggest wastes of money a government has ever seen.
Then on the flip side you have Parks Canada and the National Archives doing amazing work with limited budgets.
I know with Toronto the culture came from the top, but these days I think contract farming and middle management bloat is what is really killing efficiency.
Also let the damn people work from home.