by Lynzi Michal
Thank you to those who attended the 2021 Virtual MAC Awards which was held virtually on Friday, December 3rd. The MAC Awards recognize innovation and leadership in Ontario’s vibrant rental housing industry. Each year, our members demonstrate their commitment to high levels of service and rental accommodations. The Future Lives Here! We are pleased to… Read More
by Chloe Hill
(Toronto, November 22, 2021) This National Housing Day we remain dedicated to ensuring a future in which there is a housing option available for every resident in Ontario. Our President & CEO Tony Irwin shares his views, in this special message:
by Chloe Hill
(September 30, 2021) In July 2021, the federal government designated September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Note: This day is not currently recognized as a statutory holiday in Ontario.) Tomorrow, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of… Read More
by Lynzi Michal
On September 13th, FRPO members participated in the 2021 FRPO Charity Golf Classic held at the Country Club in Woodbridge. This annual event supports Interval House which is Canada’s first centre for abused women and children. After the cancellation of the 2020 tournament due to COVID-19, it was wonderful to bring everyone together safely to… Read More
by Chloe Hill
(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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
(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
by Lynzi Michal
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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
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
by Chloe Hill
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
