Bill putting onus on landlords to curb drug activity could make Niagara housing crisis worse, advocates say

Bill putting onus on landlords to curb drug activity could make Niagara housing crisis worse, advocates say

People in need of housing may face new hurdles, as provincial legislation would put more onus on landlords to curb drug activity on properties.

TRREB Raising Concerns Over New Provincial Landlord Obligations – TRREB

In a joint letter to the Ontario Solicitor General, TRREB, OREA, and the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) have expressed concern regarding the obligations imposed under Schedule 8 of Bill 10, the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025. The measures would require landlords to take “reasonable measures” to prevent illegal drug activity on their rented premises (residential and commercial) or risk liability even if they do…