Toronto city council has waded into the debate over the province's controversial Bill 184 — a new law that critics say makes it too easy for landlords to evict tenants who've fallen behind in their rent. They say its provisions will impede the right of tenants to a full and fair hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board, a provincial tribunal that hears disputes between renters and landlords. That, combined with the lifting of a provincial moratorium on evictions, will lead to overwhelming homelessness, according to Coun. Stephen Holyday, who represents Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, worries the court challenge could act as a deterrent to current and prospective landlords. I think the city could do a lot to help small landlords come forward and solve some of the housing issues in this city," he said.

Source: CBC News August 01, 2020 09:00 UTC