Ontario Renters for Fair Housing Coalition
Ontario Renters for Fair Housing is a growing coalition of well-organized and dedicated Tenant Associations. The organisation was established to bring together the voices of renters across Ontario to work toward shared objectives. For too long, renters have been pushed aside in the interests of large corporate landlords. This coalition aims to rebalance the tenant-landlord dynamic through organizing, knowledge sharing, and advocacy.
Our Objectives
Challenge policies that are refinancializing renters
We work to transform housing policy so that homes are for people, not profit. By addressing tools like vacancy decontrol, above-guideline increases, and rent control exemptions, we can build a fairer rental system that values tenants as people and strengthens communities across Ontario.
Empower tenants and tenant associations
We work to elevate tenants and tenant associations as essential partners in shaping the places we live. With respect, resources, and supportive policies, renters can help drive local development, foster social networks, support local economies, and create safe, welcoming communities for everyone.
Our Mission
While the organisation addresses a number of issues by directly engaging with our municipal, provincial, and federally elected officials, we also work collaboratively to identify critical gaps in the tenant knowledge system. Together through our collective expertise, we have vast experience and understanding of the system and we all just need to come together to put this critical mass of knowledge together.
This is YOUR coalition. While engaging with our network of well-organized and dedicated Tenant Associations, you will find numerous organisations facing the same challenges as you. It is this collective experience that can help us push toward better living outcomes and financial safeguards.