Councillor Santos Champions Housing Enforcement Reforms Through Residential Rental Licensing Program and Lodging House Plan
Brampton City Council has approved the expansion of the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program and a plan to update Lodging House policies, championed by Councillor Santos. These reforms aim to improve safety, enforce accountability, and support responsible landlords while addressing illegal and unsafe rentals. A new Rental Compliance Unit and Certified Rental Registry will enhance enforcement, with public consultations set for later this year.
City of Brampton strengthens commitment to safer rental housing
Brampton is enhancing rental housing safety by waiving the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) application fee for 2025, encouraging compliance and protecting tenants. The city has licensed 3,227 units and expanded enforcement efforts by hiring 38 additional by-law officers to improve property standards and safety. A new program will soon provide smoke alarms to RRL applicants, reinforcing fire safety in rental homes.
Mid-Term (2022-2026) Review
Time to reflect on what we’ve achieved and get your input on the next two years. My focus is always based on what I hear directly from you at your doorstep, on the phone, at community events, at council and through digital channels. Thank you for engaging on the issues that help build a brighter future for Brampton.
Exploitation of International Students: John Moore Newstalk 1010
Tackling the House Crisis and Exploitation of International Students: Media Interviews
Councillor Rowena Santos highlights the exploitation of international students by unethical landlords, who offer unsafe and overcrowded housing and even disturbing “friends with benefits” deals. While Brampton has introduced a rental licensing program to improve accountability, more provincial and federal support is needed, including linking student visas to addresses.
Encampment Policy Update: Addressing the Chronic Underfunding in Peel
During the Regional Council meeting May 23, the focus was on the critical issues of homelessness and mental health services within our community. Peel is chronically underfunded in these essential areas, and today’s discussions reinforced the urgent need for increased provincial support.
Urgent Need for Federal Government to Help End Chronic Homelessness
Calling on the federal government to lead the development, in coordination with provinces, territories and municipalities, to implement a comprehensive plan to end homelessness that is focused on providing housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness.
Residential Rental Licensing Discussion on National Radio
I joined Matt Galloway on The Current to discuss Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program. The interviews with residents and tenants in the city mirror the same sentiments I hear daily. The city is working hard to ensure the pilot program is successful in addressing health, safety and property standards in the city.
STATEMENT: Strengthening Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program
The Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program is currently being revised based on resident feedback. Please read this joint statement from Council Representatives.
City of Brampton Staff Update on the RRL Pilot Program
Review the slides presented by city staff at the Jan 31, 2024 Committee of Council meeting on the RRL Pilot Program Update.
