$600 Landlord Licence Deadline Looms as Some Still Protest New Rules in Brampton

Landlords in Brampton Have Until March 1 to Obtain a License or Face Fines

The City of Brampton is reminding landlords that the deadline to obtain a license is March 1, 2023. The new licensing bylaw was passed in 2022 in an effort to improve the quality of rental housing in the city.

What Landlords Need to Know

Landlords must apply for a license for each rental property they own in Brampton. The license fee is $600 and is valid for two years. To obtain a license, landlords must:

• Complete an application form
• Provide proof of ownership of the property
• Pay the license fee

Landlords who fail to obtain a license by the March 1 deadline may be fined up to $25,000.

Some Landlords Protest New Rules

Some landlords in Brampton are protesting the new licensing bylaw, arguing that it is an unnecessary burden. They say that the city should focus on enforcing existing regulations rather than creating new ones.

The city says that the new licensing bylaw is necessary to improve the quality of rental housing in Brampton. The city says that the bylaw will help to ensure that rental properties are safe and well-maintained.

Landlords Should Apply for a License by March 1

Landlords in Brampton should apply for a license by the March 1 deadline to avoid fines. The license fee is $600 and is valid for two years. To apply for a license, landlords must complete an application form, provide proof of ownership of the property, and pay the license fee.