Item - 2011.LS1.9

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Licensing and Standards Committee on January 21, 2011. The Licensing and Standards Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.

LS1.9 - Request for Report Tenant Information Case

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Referred

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Licensing and Standards Committee:

1. Requested that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the City Solicitor report back to the next meeting of Licensing and Standards Committee with regards to the feasibility of posting the results of Toronto by-law compliance orders in a locked case in buildings.

Origin

(January 21, 2011) Letter from Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Ward 8 York West

Summary

Tenant consultation following the establishment of Toronto’s new Multi Residential Apartment Building (MRAB) audit and enforcement program has revealed that a majority of tenants are unaware of the results of inspections. Whether complaint-generated or through proactive audits, compliance orders are taped up in lobbies following issuance, however they tend to be quickly removed.

The requirement of a locked “Tenant Information Case” would allow inspectors to post the results of audits in a protected casing. As well, individual unit orders could be posted (without the unit being revealed) in such a case. This important information keeps both current and prospective tenants aware of current property standards.

Background Information

Letter from Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Ward 8 York West on Tenant Information Case
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-35176.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)

That the Licensing and Standards Committee consider the communication dated January 21, 2011 from Councillor Anthony Perruzza about the Tenant Information Case.

2 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)

That the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards and City Solicitor report back to the next meeting of Licensing and Standards Committee with regards to the feasibility of posting the results of Toronto by-law compliance orders in a locked case in buildings.