November 25, 2022
Real Estate News
RYPM
The Ontario government announced that it's finally
making landlord and tenants disputes less of a headache, by investing a further $1.4 million into the Landlord
and Tenant Board.
The investment allows the board to hire over 35 extra staff
to enhance scheduling and client experience, issue decisions, and orders faster,
and help manage the astronomical number of cases before the board.
The
Landlord and Tenant Board resolves disputes between landlords and
tenants and manages eviction applications filed by non-profit housing
co-operatives under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Earlier this year, Ontario announced a $4.5 million
investment over three years to recruit more adjudicators and help the board
address its long history of backlog issues.
"Residents and rental housing providers will get faster
results, shorter wait times, and a better overall experience when they need to
engage the board," said Attorney General Doug Downey.
Last summer, the Ministry of the Attorney General announced
a multi-year plan to make access to the justice system easier, which included a
$28.5 million investment in a digital case management and dispute resolution
system.
The Landlord and Tenant Board were the first to use Tribunal
Ontario's new digital case management system, which provided online dispute
resolution and mediation assistance.
"We recognize the important role the Landlord and Tenant Board plays in resolving housing-related disputes," said Tony Irwin, President and CEO of the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario. "These important investments will help ensure that both residents and rental housing providers receive timely decisions and support the accessibility of quality rental housing in Ontario."
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