A group of Toronto councillors and tenants seeks to establish a color-coded system for identifying buildings in disrepair, similar to the DineSafe program for restaurants. Councillors Josh Matlow and Chris Moise, along with advocacy groups, argue that the prior RentSafe program failed to enforce adequate standards. They emphasize that tenants feel stigmatized by deplorable living conditions and assert that the existing ratings system is ineffective. Advocacy groups like ACORN have also voiced their support for this initiative, aiming to hold landlords accountable for maintenance issues.
Councillor Josh Matlow emphasized the need for change, stating that the current system is flawed, providing praise to buildings that barely meet the minimum standards. He stated, 'We have far too many landlords who allow their buildings to remain with pests, sometimes without running water, in really deplorable conditions with very few consequences.' This highlights the urgent need for accountability in the rental market.
The push for a color-coded system takes inspiration from Toronto's DineSafe program, which uses simple green, yellow, and red signage to convey status, thereby aiming to enhance living conditions for tenants.
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