Does your building or community have a tenants’ association?
Did you know that as a tenant, you have the legal right to organize a tenants’ association?
A tenant association is a group made of tenants in a building or community that advances the common interests of its members.
The goals of a tenant association are to:
- Inform tenants of their rights under the provincial and municipal legislations.
- Advocate on behalf of tenants’ rights.
- Improve their living conditions through direct negotiation with the landlord and/or property management.
- Promote services for tenants through collective advocacy.
- Hold regular meetings to share information, experiences, and resources in order to better advocate for tenant rights.
It’s your right!
There are legal protections for tenant associations in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). A landlord cannot prevent the creation of a tenant association and cannot retaliate against tenants for joining any organization that advances their interests.
Starting a Tenant Association
To help you get your association started, consider the summary below of the Federation of Metro Tenants Associations’ quick guide to starting a tenant association from their Tenant Association Toolkit.
Do you want to learn more about tenant rights? Contact Us about booking a tenant rights information session.