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Ontario introduces new standard lease
Ontario is introducing a new standard lease that will be mandatory for private residential leases signed on or after April 30, 2018, including tenancies in
Canadian Apartment Magazine
2017 FRPO Mac Awards winners
The 2017 FRPO Mac Awards gala was held on Thursday, November 30th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year, the prestigious event set a new attendance record with over 1,000 guests, as well as a record number of submissions.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Study highlights Ontario rental supply shortfall
A new study by Urbanation warns of massive Ontario rental supply shortfall, which will continue to diminish unless at least 6,250 additional new rental units are
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Deconstructing Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan
In an effort to help increase the province’s supply of affordable housing and protect renters from what many are calling exorbitant rent hikes, the Ontario Government has announced a comprehensive package of measures in its just-released Fair Housing Plan.
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FRPO survey predicts negative impacts of rent control
The Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) released the results of a survey it conducted on the impacts of rent control using a focus group representing the province's largest rental housing providers.
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Stricter rules ahead for GTA apartment owners
Toronto city council has approved a plan for a new apartment licensing program that will impose stricter rules for building owners, but could inadvertently lead to higher rents for tenants.
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Sault Ste. Marie welcomes Certified Rental Building
The Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) launched its Certified Rental Building Program in Sault Ste. Marie at Pine Allard’s apartment community, located at 751 Pine Street.
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FRPO’s 4th annual women’s luncheon
FRPO’s 4th Annual ‘Women in Rental Housing Luncheon' took place on Thursday August 25th at the Old Mill Inn in Toronto.
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Does the rental industry have an image issue?
A recent survey conducted by FRPO sheds light on the public's ambivalent attitude toward the rental housing industry and the Ontario Government's policies shaping it
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Key roles filled at FRPO
The Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) has announced the addition of two new key staff members, effective March 7, 2016.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Welcoming Canada’s newest tenants
FRPO’s Mike Chopowick offers landlords important dos and don’ts for screening refugees as prospective tenants, and highlights a few goodwill initiatives.
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Heathview named Rental Property of the Year
Morguard’s “The Heathview” took top honours for the 2015 Rental Development of the Year as announced by the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Boosting Canada’s low-income rental market
Affordability is a concern for many Canadians, but low-income rental households face the greatest set of challenges. With the federal election fast approaching, party leaders have been busy unveiling plans to tackle what is being dubbed an “affordable housing crisis.”
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Election signs on rental property
In a recent issue of FRPO Facts, the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario provides a summary of landlord rights and responsibilities pertaining to election signs on their rental properties.
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FRPO proposes affordable housing action plan
In a recent post to members, the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) calls on the government to work in partnership with the rental housing industry to help stimulate investment in affordable housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New guideline set for rent increase in 2016
According to the Federation of Rental Providers of Ontario, the province has set the guideline on rent increases for 2016 at 2.0 per cent.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
2014 FRPO MAC Award Winners
Ontario's top landlords and property managers were once again recognized for achievement at this year's FRPO MAC Awards Gala.