Regulation - LGIC

Regulation Proposed under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA)

Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA)
Summary of Decision:
Regulation has been approved and was effective upon filing.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
06-MAH003
Posting Date:
September 29, 2006
Summary of Proposal:
In addition to the regulations that are continuing unchanged from the Tenant Protection Act, 1997 and will be incorporated into the regulations to the RTA, new regulations will be developed to address existing issues concerning:

-Social and affordable housing exemptions;
-Capital expenditures (including a modified definition) and above guideline increases (AGIs) to rent;
-Utilities, AGIs and costs no longer borne; and
-Other areas including, but not limited to, defining "tenant," rent reductions, rent abatements, times of year heat is to be made a vital service, forms and notification procedures for the new Landlord and Tenant Board.
Contact Address:
Sonya Rolfe,
Market Housing Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay St. 14th floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
phone: 416.585.7398
fax: 416.585.7607
Effective Date:
January 31, 2007
Decision:
Approved