Proposed legislation in Ontario holds landlords accountable for preventing drug-related activities within their properties. Fay Martin of Places for People expresses concerns that this will discourage housing providers from accepting tenants with addictions, jeopardizing the mission of her charity. The act, part of Bill 10, allows for significant fines for noncompliance, potentially reaching $250,000 for first-time infractions. Charities reliant on donations, such as Places for People, fear that financial penalties could jeopardize their operations. The chilling effect on housing for drug users is already evident, as voiced by Jennifer Van Gennip from Redwood Park Communities.
Fay Martin, a founder of Places for People, states that the proposed legislation making landlords responsible for drug activities could threaten the charity's mission and survival. The fear is that such measures will deter supportive housing providers from taking chances on tenants with addictions, consequently discouraging housing for those in need.
The act, part of Bill 10, calls for landlords facing drug-related issues to face significant penalties while also noting they can defend themselves if they take reasonable precautions against such activities.
Fines for noncompliance could reach up to $250,000 for the first conviction, which places immense financial pressure on charities that lack government funding, relying instead on donations.
Jennifer Van Gennip from Redwood Park Communities emphasizes the chilling effect already observable in the sector regarding housing provision for individuals who use drugs, arising from the proposed legislation.
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