Regulations
Bill 60 advances toward Royal Assent
Bill 60 has passed its third reading in the Ontario Legislature, moving closer to Royal Assent and igniting heated debate.
Unlocking affordable housing development
According to advocates, the AHRF would give both non-profit and purpose-built rental developers the financial certainty needed to move housing projects forward.
Rental sector reacts to Budget 2025
The new federal budget signals a renewed push to accelerate housing construction, placing housing supply at the centre of the economic agenda.
Ontario Fire Code updates for apartment owners
Effective January 1, 2026, significant updates to the Ontario Fire Code will impact how residential buildings are equipped, maintained, and operated.
Bill 60 walked back amid public outcry
In a swift reversal following criticism over Bill 60, the Ontario government has announced it will no longer proceed with the controversial proposal.
Navigating CMHC’s MLI Select requirements
In late 2024, CMHC significantly tightened its enforcement of surety bond requirements under MLI Select, a move with implications for rental project timelines and feasibility.
A bold step toward housing relief
Now underway, The Dennis is one of the first developments to break ground under the City of Toronto's Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives Stream.
Ontario LTB ruling signals shift in rent increase rules
A recent decision by Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board is raising concerns among Toronto apartment owners, as it may reshape how capital expenses are planned and recovered in the future.
Keeping cool in Canadian apartments
Legal expert Joe Hoffer offer insights for landlords amid calls for mandatory cooling systems into federally funded retrofits and new construction.
Canadian investors escape super BEAT down
International negotiations have given Canadian investors a reprieve from threatened higher costs of doing business in the United States commercial real estate market.
Competition Bureau issues warning to landlords
The Competition Bureau of Canada is urging landlords to exercise caution when engaging with competitors, particularly in online forums and discussion groups.
Housing trickling onto surplus federal land
The effort to unlock surplus federal land for housing is further away from welcoming new residents than the reported numbers may suggest, but the Auditor General of Canada concludes there has been progress.
Navigating Bill 10
Robins Appleby LLP shares legal insights to help landlords navigate Bill 10, the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025,
Montreal’s crackdown on short-term rentals
Montreal has introduced strict new rules for short-term rentals in an effort to ease the housing crisis and crack down on unauthorized listings.
Algorithmic rent-setting under scrutiny
The ongoing legal storm around the AI-driven rent-setting software YieldStar could result in the widespread ban of these tools in Canada and the U.S.
New tax twist for affordable rental housing
A promised new optional property tax subclass would allow Ontario municipalities to reduce the tax rate on qualifying affordable rental units by up to 35 per cent.
Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords
Proposed Ontario legislation targets landlords who knowingly permit or possess proceeds from the production or trafficking of controlled substances within premises they control.





















