Brampton Mayor Labels Landlord Protest Group as ‘Slum Landlord Association’ Amid Licensing Program Dispute

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, alongside Councillors Rowena Santos, Dennis Keenan, and Rod Power, defended the city’s Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) program during a news conference, criticizing protesting landlords as a “slum landlord association.” The program, which mandates licenses and safety inspections for rental properties, aims to address unsafe living conditions in the city. Councillor Santos emphasized the program’s role in safeguarding vulnerable tenants from exploitative landlords. Despite ongoing protests, city officials argue that the initiative is essential for improving housing standards.