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2019 Ontario allowable rent increase!
Ontario Government sets 2019 Rent Increase at 1.8%
On July 4, 2018 the Government of Ontario announced that residential rent increases between January 1 and December 31, 2019 will be capped at a maximum of 1.8%.
As in previous years, any increase exceeding that amount must receive approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board.
The annual provincial guideline applies to most rental units that fall under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, but does not include: vacant units, social housing, or nursing homes.
Tenants and landlords are reminded that tenants must receive written notice of any rent increase at least 90 days before it takes effect. In most cases, rent can be increased 12 months after the last rent increase, and/or 12 months after a tenant first moves in.
Historically, the annual rent increase guideline is calculated to reflect changes in Ontario’s Consumer Price Index.
During the three decades since this system was initiated to help keep provincial housing costs more affordable, the highest maximum increase of 6.0% occurred in 1992 and the lowest, 0.7%, was in 2011.
New Online Mapping Service Provides Residents With Real-Time Traffic and
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Whitby first local municipality in Durham Region to launch
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Starting today, with the launch of the Town of Whitby’s new <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZKqM2Azp1nk-_imwu9Icx_Og-lsx117yvKR8cgEy4mwXaOxtk7jTnVcRCIco4CF7eIyiKan3dKxZN-vqWtNdCS-lnekV0HdVPSQoQczpzk5zi8dLonQV-B-acEIebq3qhif6ItgofDkxeX00nvilBjyEdacJ2LFy2ax_HnkLEr1Rb…> Municipal511.ca service, residents have access to a new online mapping portal that provides real-time traffic and road closure information within the community and region.
Through <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZKqM2Azp1nk-_imwu9Icx_Og-lsx117yvKR8cgEy4mwXaOxtk7jTnVcRCIco4CF7eIyiKan3dKxZN-vqWtNdCS-lnekV0HdVPSQoQczpzk5zi8dLonQV-B-acEIebq3qhif6ItgofDkxeX00nvilBjyEdacJ2LFy2ax_HnkLEr1Rb…> Municipal511.ca, residents can view an interactive and easy-to-use map of current and future road construction projects, lane restrictions and road closures – including those related to special events (such as parades). The Town is the first local municipality in Durham Region to launch the innovative new service, which is now available for free to the community and accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone.
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The service combines construction and event information from both the Town and Regional Municipality of Durham, providing drivers with a complete picture of road issues that could impact them. In addition to road construction and closure information, <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZKqM2Azp1nk-_imwu9Icx_Og-lsx117yvKR8cgEy4mwXaOxtk7jTnVcRCIco4CF7eIyiKan3dKxZN-vqWtNdCS-lnekV0HdVPSQoQczpzk5zi8dLonQV-B-acEIebq3qhif6ItgofDkxeX00nvilBjyEdacJ2LFy2ax_HnkLEr1Rb…> Municipal511.ca will show road collisions, bike lane and sidewalk closures, and weather-related road conditions.
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Beware the HST rebate rules
Beware the HST rebate rules
Are you buying a new home with someone else? Don’t get caught by the HST rebate ineligibility rules!
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Rental Fairness Act, 2017: What You Need to Know
Rental Fairness Act, 2017: What You Need to Know
July 6, 2018 — We wrote in the past about recent legislative changes to the rental housing system in Ontario. As a follow-up, this article should assist in providing you with what you need to know about the Rental Fairness Act and its implications for your clients.
<www.mah.gov.on.ca/page137.aspx> The Rental Fairness Act, 2017 is a piece of legislation introduced on May 30, 2017 to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. This new legislation expands rent control to all private rental units, including those first occupied on or after November 1, 1991 and sets an annual cap on rent increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. The legislation also introduces additional protection for tenants, including enabling a standard lease and protecting tenants from eviction due to abuse of the “landlord’s own use” provision.
Expanding Rent Control As part of the Fair Housing Plan, the Ontario government <news.ontario.ca/mho/en/2017/05/ontario-protecting-tenants-from-unfa ir-rent-increases.html> expanded rent control to most private rental units in the province. As such, effective April 20, 2017, landlords in Ontario cannot increase the rent for most private rental units built on or after Nov. 1, 1991 by more than the amount set by the rent increase guideline. The annual cap for 2018 is 1.8 per cent. Once a unit is vacant, landlords can legally raise the rent without limit.
The Landlord and Tenant Board can approve a <www.sjto.gov.on.ca/documents/ltb/Landlord%20Applications%20&%20Instr uctions/L5.pdf> rent increase above guidelineof up to three percentage points above the cap for capital expenses (not including normal ongoing maintenance), unusually high increases in municipal taxes and charges, and the cost of security services. However, as of January 1, 2018, landlords won’t be able to apply for above guideline rent increases for utility costs or in buildings with outstanding elevator work.
Standard Lease Effective April 30, 2018, landlords of most private residential rental units (single and semi-detached houses, apartment buildings, condos, and secondary units) – from individual landlords to property management companies – must use the standard lease template for all new leases. A standard lease is not required for tenancies that have special rules or partial exemptions under the Rental Tenancies Act, including care homes, mobile home parks, land lease communities, social and supportive housing, co-operative and transitional housing. For more info on the standard lease, <www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page18704.aspx> click here.
Ending a Lease To protect tenants from eviction due to abuse of the “landlord’s own use” provision which saw some landlords terminate a lease only to turn around and re-lease the unit to a different tenant for a higher rent, the government introduced three provisions related to when a landlord terminates a lease for “own use”:
1. only landlords who are individuals can terminate a lease for “own use,” not corporations; 2. landlord is now required to demonstrate that they need the unit for a minimum of one year; 3. tenant must be compensated for one month’s rent for lease termination, or be offered another acceptable rental unit; 4. if landlord acts in bad faith, they could face a fine of up to $25,000.
The Enabling Accessibility Fund is now accepting applications!
Are you looking to improve accessibility at your organization but feel you can’t because of the cost? Have you been looking for accessibility grants to help with physical changes or accommodations for employees?
The Enabling Accessibility Fund is now accepting applications!
The Enabling Accessibility Fund is a federal Grants and Contributions program that supports capital costs of construction and renovations related to improving physical accessibility and safety for people with disabilities in Canadian communities and workplaces.
From installing screen reader devices, hearing induction loop systems, automated door openers, constructing a universally designed office or retrofitting a washroom with an accessible toilet, grab bars and taps, the Enabling Accessibility Fund works to enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in their community and the economy.
To be considered eligible for funding, projects must be directly related to removing barriers and increasing accessibility for people with disabilities in Canadian communities. All projects must also meet the specific eligibility criteria identified in calls for proposals, including support from the community.
Visit the Enabling Accessibility Fund website <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-RVmVuJEkJBiZXH1fFnbYCbeAzoRtHhqqxR3V0GP-3JV 5k5cTouXHGxIoScr-6q0hGMueLhtYAOCbEIxUquQuGKZVsQpwIxj4Yh1jHzIZRZ5F3Jsa0RbeY_b vrGYa4aF82F_uGjN9p_Uw0kHRREi5mEfzRltB2Oq00i9TOyDdfCCLhj8lUuqsj4riKaz2ZtQzA5k P3aKLo0a9LQogDjjaAncZFRCY0r_orB_LsYQ5eisCbx01FSH4lSi6NJHelClJ_PTL85afWg=&c=w d3lTk4zr3mPnCwoiJthxfRGrNYpdcSmOZf2PjnfgFY1nOHWTiF20w==&ch=0RWmmtD0QgnrYJ8jS 8uT-isZLqve6T3NHF6jC0vCVt_u6T7-8TsD1Q==> for more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply. Applications are due by July 26, 2018.
Email Clarington’s Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility@clarington.net <mailto:accessibility@clarington.net> or call 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 for more information on this exciting grant.
national home sales were little changed from April to May
Statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales were little changed from April to May 2018. Highlights: National home sales edged down 0.1% from April to May. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity was down 16.2% from May 2017. The number of newly listed homes …
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