Solar energy has the potential to benefit Toronto's environment and economy. As your School Trustee I worked to have solar panels installed on school roofs and am proud to be helping expand green power across the city. With the support of Council, I moved a motion to endorse potential solar projects for consideration by [...]
What is the law that governs the relationship between tenants and landlords? A: The provincial Residential Tenancies Act (2007). This legislation also governs the provincial Landlord and Tenant Board located right around the corner at Yonge and St. Clair. Why can my landlord raise my rent every year? Who decides what the amount is? [...]
Earlier today, Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency, and the Minister of Transportation, Bob Chiarelli, announced that construction on the Downtown Relief Line (DRL) will be accelerated by 10 years. The DRL is desperately needed to take the pressure off the already over-crowded Yonge line. This is great news for the entire Greater Toronto Area and [...]
On October 11, 2012, I gave a presentation at the University of Toronto Institute for Life Course and Aging about building an age-friendly Toronto. Please click here to view the video. You can also download my slide deck.
August 10th, 2012 Homestead Property Management 890 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto, Ontario M4P 1V9 To whom it may concern, I am writing to you regarding my concerns about property and facility maintenance at 890 Mount Pleasant Road. It has recently come to my attention that there is a large amount of furniture and other items [...]
August 9th, 2012 Mike Imseis Property Manager 200 Roehampton Avenue Toronto, ON M4P 1R8 Dear Mr. Imseis, I have recently been contacted by several of your tenants at 200 Roehampton Avenue with concerns regarding pests in the building and issues with the elevators. It has come to my attention that tenants [...]
August 1st, 2012 Lorelei Holden Property Manager 200 Balliol Street Toronto, ON M4S 1C8 Dear Lorelei, I’m writing to you regarding significant concerns I've received from tenants of 200 Balliol Avenue about property maintenance and the quality and upkeep of their units. It has come to my attention that the water [...]
