In response to deteriorating living conditions in several Toronto apartments, Mayor Olivia Chow has communicated to landlords that if they fail to maintain their properties, the city will undertake the repairs and bill them. However, data reveals this enforcement measure, known as remedial work, has only been used sporadically since 2017, with no actions taken from 2022 to 2024. Tenant advocates have called for more active use of this tool to address health and safety issues in rental units, highlighting a significant gap in landlord accountability and city enforcement efforts.
If landlords can't maintain their properties, Toronto's mayor insists the city will step in, but historically this power has been rarely utilized, raising tenant concerns.
The city has power to enforce remedial work on neglected rentals, but due to infrequent use, tenants remain doubtful about effective housing enforcement in Toronto.
City's RentSafeTO program reflects a concerning trend with no remedial enforcement actions in 2022, 2023, and 2024 despite tenants enduring severe living conditions.
Chiara Padovani urges the city to actively employ their remedial enforcement tool, emphasizing the urgent need for action when landlords fail to meet health and safety standards.
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