Buildings with more than four (4) units are categorized as an apartment dwelling as per the City's zoning, which falls outside the scope of the RRL pilot program.
"Dwelling apartment shall mean a building containing five (5) or more dwelling units which have a common entrance from the street level, and the occupants of which have the right to use common elements."
The City supports tenants of apartment dwellings by providing them access to appropriate resources depending on the tenant complaint as the relationship between tenants and landlords are under the purview of the Province. Building issues related to fire safety and property standards will continue to be addressed by the City to ensure tenant safety and well-being.
The two-year RRL pilot program is focused on Additional Residential Units (ARUs), convertable dwellings and single-family dwelling units operating within the City as rental units may not comply with Property Standards By-Laws, Fire and Building Codes. The main objectives of the RRL pilot program are to identify these smaller rental operators within Wards 1,3,4,5 and 7, ensure there is compliance with Property Standards By-Law, Fire and Building Codes and to hold landlords accountable to provide safe living accommodations for renters in Brampton.