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Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations | Educating, organizing & advocating for tenants since 1974 | Tenant Hotline: 416-921-9494

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NEW: Fall Tenant Workshop Series Lunch and Learns (Thursdays, 12pm-1pm) Zoom: Oct 15-Nov 26 torontotenants.org/fall_lunc… Evening Workshops (Mondays, 7pm - 8pm) Zoom: Oct 19-Nov 30 torontotenants.org/fall_tena…
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Weekend Courses (Saturdays, 2pm-4pm) In Person, RSVP for location: Oct 24 and Nov 29 torontotenants.org/understan…

UNDERSTANDING YOUR BASIC TENANT RIGHTS- THE WEEKEND EDITION

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Fitzrovia, Harrington Housing and other landlords are ripping off rooming house tenants in Toronto. Use the tool on our website to tell municipal candidates to use REMEDIAL ACTION against Harrington Housing: torontotenants.org/mthreform
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RESCHEDULED!! Bill 60 - Changes to the RTA Want to learn more about the new RTA changes? Join the FMTA’s Tenant Action Committee and special guest Douglas Kwan from ACTO)to break down the changes to the RTA. Sign up ⤵️ tr.ee/32axtBWJSa
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75 SPENCER RENT STRIKE VICTORY: RENT INCREASE CANCELLED Our neighbours at 75 Spencer are celebrating a rent strike victory. Metcap has conceded to tenants’ demand and withdrawn the above guideline rent increase (AGI)
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FMTA together with our friends at Toronto Library Worker’s Union (CUPE @Local4948 ) out tonight at the Mayoral debate tonight at the Daily Bread Food Bank. We’re looking to see what the candidates have to say about affordability, social programs, and housing. #topoli
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Come to our Know Your Rights workshop hosted by ACORN, FMTA and CCHR, learn more about your rights as a tenant, and hear updates on our multi-tenant application to the LTB! TUES SEPT 15TH, 6PM | HOPE UNITED CHURCH | 2550 DANFORTH AVE
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The Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw is designed to preserve housing by establishing a clear process for landlords to carry out necessary renovations while supporting tenants through the process. Learn more about this new bylaw: toronto.ca/rentalrenolicence
An outline of a house made out of electrical tape with the text: "New hardwood shouldn't make a renter's life harder."

ALT An outline of a house made out of electrical tape with the text: "New hardwood shouldn't make a renter's life harder."

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@TorontoTenants and tenant organizers from 30 Charles St E and 191 and 201 Sherbourne St came by to meet with me today. With demovictions, false evictions, and rent control loopholes, it is more important than ever to join together. Thank you for your great work fighting for tenants in Toronto Centre and across the city! #onpoli #torcen
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Heat and Air Conditioning have been "hot topics" for Toronto tenants this summer. Join us for a Zoom discussion with a lawyer from South Etobicoke Community Legal Services on the maximum heat bylaw, new A/C rules at the provincial level and a Q&A. RSVP at the link in our bio!
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Extreme heat kills and now combined with the wildfire smoke, tenants are more vulnerable than ever to climate change. We're calling for enforceable legislation on maximum indoor heat, and further protections on fine particulate matter and ultrafine particles (UFPs).
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Mason Fitzpatrick from the FMTA laid out a strategy to disrupt the Island Airport Expansion using Public Health's investigation. Many other deputants spoke in favour of the investigation at today's Board of Health meeting, urging the city to use all available tools.
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FMTA Executive Director Yaroslava Montenegro spoke to CBC A proposed motion at the Planning and Housing Committee would expand bylaw officers to support criminal investigations into eviction cases, but the FMTA has reservations about police involvement in landlord-tenant matters
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Our Executive Director Yaroslava Montenegro spoke to the Toronto Star about a proposed motion at the Planning and Housing Committee:
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“Tenants are not seen as necessarily equal (to landlords) under the law,” she said. “It could mean tenants would also be criminalized." “Until a cultural shift happens, there’s not much I think we can expect from the criminal justice system.”
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We went on Metro Morning on CBC Radio across the province today to talk about the new AC rules in Ontario, and the need for Maximum Heat Legislation. Listen to our Executive Director, Yaroslava Avila Montenegro speak with Andrew Brown on London Morning on @CBCRadioCanada ⤵️
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“The new AC rules are a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough. The onus is still on tenants, who may not be able to afford AC units… We need enforceable legislation on maximum indoor heat now to save lives.” Yaroslava Avila Montenegro, ED of FMTA
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Question about your tenant rights? Call our tenant hotline at 416-921-9494 or email us at [email protected]. If you don't catch one of our counselors, we will call you back within 24 hours.
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Are you a tenant in the GTA? Do you have questions about your rights? These FREE and interactive workshops are designed to explain the law, your rights and answer your questions. There are three workshops in July- all on Tuesday nights at 7 PM over Zoom: torontotenants.org/sign_up_n…
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We had a wonderful time at the High Park Tenants' Association's community festival this weekend connecting with tenants, vendors and community members. Looking forward to more amazing events like this!
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