(Toronto, March 16, 2021) – Please use this link to view the full document: https://www.frpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Broad-policy-responses-and-supports-needed-to-maintain-occupancies-and-preserve-affordability.pdf
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Mar
3
Dec
2020 Virtual MAC Awards
Thank you to those who attending the 2020 Virtual MAC Awards held virtually in conjunction with the Buildings Show on Thursday, December 3rd. The MAC Awards celebrate innovation, commitment to quality and everything that goes into promoting the brand of rental housing. Each year our members continue to raise the bar and this year was… Read More
21
Nov
Recognizing National Housing Day
(Toronto, November 22, 2020) Today marks National Housing Day. As we look back on 2020 we are reminded now more than ever how important safe, secure and affordable housing is. It is also a time to reflect on the work that still needs to be done in the Province of Ontario. Our President & CEO… Read More
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Sep
Up to 200,000 Units Needed to Close Supply Gap
September 16, 2020 (ONTARIO) – Today, FRPO is releasing a timely report with the help of leading rental market analytics firm, Urbanation. The report finds that strong demand factors of (pre-pandemic) job growth, immigration, and high home ownership prices have combined with lagging rental construction activity that will help create a shortage of 200,000 units… Read More
20
Jul
FRPO Proudly Supports Interval House
FRPO’s 2020 Annual Charity Golf Tournament may have looked a little different this year in response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. However, one important tradition stayed the same. We are pleased to announce that FRPO held a virtual session and presented Interval House with a $50,000 donation. We would also like to recognize Yardi Canada… Read More
25
May
Purpose-built Rental Housing is the Way of the Future
In the midst of a global pandemic that’s been so challenging for rental property providers and residents alike, it’s been difficult to focus on anything else for those of us in the rental housing space. The sheer scale and scope of the impact of COVID-19 on the rental housing sector has made it easy to… Read More
14
May
Rental Property Providers Taking Great Strides to Ensure Residents are Safe- A Message from our President & CEO Tony Irwin
The COVID-19 lockdown has presented rental property providers with an unprecedented set of challenges. As we head into the third month of social distancing and the virtual halt of big sectors of our economy, most residents at rental housing properties are sheltering in place 24/7. This has required rental property managers to go to great… Read More
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Apr
May 1 is Around the Corner, A Message from Our President & CEO Tony Irwin
The first of the month is just around the corner. May 1 is going to be another challenging time for rental property owners and residents alike as we settle into the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario declared a state of emergency about six weeks ago, prompting thousands of businesses to shut down, some… Read More
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Apr
A Message from the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario
April 17, 2020 (TORONTO) – We are still collecting data, and the numbers below are preliminary, but we have heard from Ontario’s rental housing providers that: Only 76% of residents made their full rent payment at the beginning of April About 7% have not paid their full rent, but have made some payment About 15%… Read More
10
Apr
A Thank You Message from FRPO President & CEO Tony Irwin
The past few weeks have been unprecedented for all of us here at FRPO. Both rental property owners and residents have been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing shutdown. I would like to start off by thanking the front line staff and operations teams who are working tirelessly to ensure their residents… Read More
27
Mar
A Message from the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario
March 27, 2020 (ONTARIO) –Our members sincerely care about our residents. We value you and your families. At this time of emergency, especially, we want you to be safe and secure in your homes. We know that many residents have had their incomes disrupted by the COVID-19 emergency. For some, it may be challenging to… Read More
27
Mar
Message from FRPO President & CEO Tony Irwin
On March 27th, Tony Irwin provided the following message to FRPO Members. Please click here to watch.
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Mar
Rental housing providers meet with Mayor Tory
(Toronto, March 23) This afternoon the Greater Toronto Apartment Association, the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario, and senior representatives from eight of the City’s largest rental housing companies had a very informative and productive meeting with Mayor Tory, Deputy Mayor Bailão, Councillor Crawford and Councillor Thompson, to discuss the rental industry’s response to COVID-19.… Read More
23
Mar
Supporting tenants during the COVID-19 Crisis
(Toronto, March 18) – FRPO has been actively involved in discussions with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the Government tackles the many challenges associated with the COVID-19, including the continuity of residential tenancies. Our President and CEO Tony Irwin sent a letter to Minister Clark outlining a proposal to mitigate potential non-payment… Read More
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Mar
Keeping all Lines of Communication Open Between Landlords and Tenants During COVID-19
We’re now heading into the second week of social distancing, and it could stretch on for weeks or months. Millions of people are working from home. Landlords and rental property managers are working long hours as their tenants stay close to home, ensuring common areas are routinely sanitized and disinfected so that everyone residents, maintenance… Read More
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