"Residents in a downtown Toronto apartment complex have won a $1.2-million settlement in a case that began with a derelict tenant swimming pool. The Federation of Metro Tenants Associations (FMTA), and others in the rental housing industry, say the settlement worth about $3,000 per unit is the largest they have every encountered. "This is a huge win for the community," said Yaroslava Avila Montenegro, executive director of the FMTA. "I'm so proud they were able to exert their power as tenants.""
"Cole Rodness, vice-president of asset management for the building owner Fitzrovia, described the settlement as a victory for both sides. "At the end of the day I think we all won," he said. "Residents obviously were disappointed at the closing of the pool but hopefully with this compensation, we'll able to move forward in a more collaborative environment between residents and landlords.""
Residents in a downtown Toronto two-tower complex won a $1.2-million settlement after a tenant swimming pool was closed and never reopened. The payout amounts to about $3,000 per unit and is described by tenant advocates as the largest such settlement encountered. The pool closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remained shut as the pandemic eased. Tenant Jennifer Kerwood led a tenants group, sought a rent abatement at the Landlord and Tenant Board, and negotiated with building owners. Fitzrovia, the current owner, called the outcome a mutual victory and expressed hope for improved landlord-resident collaboration.
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