Too many Torontonians live in homes that have pests, mold, appliances that don’t work, and inadequate heat. That’s why, as part of the RentSafe program, Councillor Josh Matlow and Councillor Chris Moise are working with ACORN, FMTA, ACTO, NoDemovictions, the York South-Weston Tenants’ Union, and tenant associations from across the city to deliver an apartment rating system similar to the City's "Dinesafe" program. This program will require landlords to post a colour-coded RentSafeTO sign displaying the City's rating in a prominent, public location on the building, along with posting the same information to the City's website.
Colour-coded signs act as an incentive for Landlords to do necessary repairs and raise awareness among tenants that they have a right to a safe and healthy home. A sign on the outside of a building provides validation from the City on what the conditions are inside. Landlord lobbyists and others that don’t want to see this program move forward have said this will “stigmatize” renters. This is your opportunity to tell Councillors that you feel stigmatized by cockroaches and mold, not a sign.
By signing this petition, you can tell your Councillor that your vote in the upcoming October election will depend on their stance on RentSafe improvements.
For years, this policy has been advocated for by tenant organizations across this city including:
