CRESI Ontario Landlord Series Podcast

Tent Encampments, Affordable Housing Crisis & International Student Decline - What Ontario Landlords Need to Know Ep. 3


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Episode 3 of "What Ontario Landlords Need to Know" examines critical issues affecting Ontario's rental market in September 2025.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:32 - Tent Encampments and Municipal Responses
5:48 - Affordable Housing Program Analysis
9:11 - Rising Costs Impact on Landlords
11:05 - Hamilton Housing Development Case Study
16:39 - Proposed Solutions and Stakeholder Involvement
20:34 - Social Assistance Program Accountability
21:05 - Case Conference Process Explained
27:26 - N13 Eviction Changes and Municipal Bylaws
28:08 - Rent Increase Notice Requirements
29:31 - Email Consent Rules for Landlords
35:04 - International Student Immigration Trends
40:31 - Upcoming Investor Summit
41:40 - Resources and Contact Information

Key Topics Discussed:
- Region of Waterloo's $65.5 million homelessness spending breakdown
- Hamilton's affordable housing project costing $483,870 per unit
- International student permit statistics showing decline from 17,600 to 540 students
- Landlord and Tenant Board jurisdiction increase to $50,000 effective October 1st
- Email service requirements and consent procedures
- Municipal renovation eviction bylaws and provincial jurisdiction

Important Deadlines:
Rent increase notices for January 1st implementation must be served by October 2nd (90-day notice requirement).

ODSP Statistics: Just under 1 million Ontarians currently receive ODSP benefits.
Source: Maytree Foundation

Upcoming Event:
Investor Summit - October 15th
Grand Cinnamon Banquet Hall, Toronto
https://investorsummit.ca
Comment below for discounted ticket information.

Host Information:

Kevin Breitner - Property Management and Real Estate Investment
CRESI Studios
Website: cresi.ca

Kayla Andrade - Tenant Screening and Landlord Advocacy
Front Lobby Ambassador
Website: frontlobby.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ontariolandlordswatch

Rob Di Lisi - Paralegal, Landlord-Tenant Law
Stonegate Legal Services
Website: stonegatelegalservices.ca

This podcast provides educational content for Ontario landlords. Viewers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their situations.

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