Brampton residents rally against exploitative landlords

Residents in Brampton gathered at a rally, calling for more federal and provincial help to address unsafe illegal rooming houses, which they say pose serious risks to renters. Many voiced support for the city’s Residential Rental Licensing program, which aims to regulate unsafe rental units and has already led to thousands of inspections. Mayor Patrick Brown emphasized the need for more housing solutions, especially with Brampton’s large population of international students. Councillor Rowena Santos stressed that the city’s housing crisis stems from a lack of support from higher levels of government, contributing to exploitation of vulnerable tenants.