Indy 100: Debate erupts over plans to turn a parking lot into affordable housing for homeless people
Posted March 3, 2021
Toronto ACORN members have fought a multi-year campaign to improve rental apartment standards for tenants.
Fair Housing for Toronto Tenants
Big Win for Rexdale ACORN - Tenants of 25 Leduc and 2 Torbolton Dr Win $10,000 from the Tenant Defence Fund
Huge win for tenants at 25 Leduc Dr and 2 Torbolton Dr in Rexdale.
Toronto Star: Ontario program to help vulnerable households with rent comes up short, says province’s financial watchdog
Posted March 4, 2021
Global News: Toronto neighbourhood residents upset about plans to turn parking lot into affordable housing
Posted March 1, 2021
CBC: North York Residents Speak Out Against Landlord
North York tenants spoke out against a lack of maintenance in their units
Toronto.com: As eviction enforcement ban lifts in Ontario, advocates say it didn't protect the most vulnerable
Tenants want to see eviction hearings paused during enforcement bans
INN24: ACORN calling on Federal Government on tax loophole
If REITs were taxed the same as non-REIT corporations, they would have paid over $1.2 billion in taxes since 2010
Toronto Star: Bedbug calls may be down during COVID-19, but just wait
Though bedbugs aren’t spreading as rapidly as they did before COVID-19 restrictions were imposed, infestations remain a grim reality for many Toronto residents.
Toronto Star: GoFundMe users raised $100 million toward rent and bills worldwide last year. Are rent relief crowdfunds here to stay?
“We figured crowdfunding through GoFundMe would be a quick, easy way to raise some money and help the people who need it most.”
Ryersonian: City offers vacancy tax solution to improve the future of affordable housing
Record-high vacancy rates and a provincewide rent freeze create uncertainty for future tenants and homeowners