Residential Rental Housing Licensing (RRHL) By-law

Background:

Residential rental properties located in the vicinity of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (DC/UOIT) must be licensed under the Residential Rental Housing Licensing (RRHL) By-law.

The RRHL By-law came into effect May 2008. The by-law requires that residential rental houses in the vicinity of DC/UOIT must be licensed and comply with various standards and by-laws, including the Fire Code, Electrical Code, Building Code and the City’s Zoning and Property Standards By-law(s).  Refer to the links below for additional information, application forms and documents related to the Residential Rental Licensing Process.

Residential Rental Unit Licence:

• 2011-2012 Application Package  (licence period September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012)

• Fees 

Applications for the 2011-2012 Licensing Period are now being accepted.  It is recommended you submit your licence application at least 60 days before the rental unit is occupied or the current licence expires.

Residential Rental Licensing Area:

• Map of the Residential Rental Licensing Area
• Map of Rental Area - Simcoe Street Corridor
• List of Licenced Properties

Residential Housing Licensing Information Brochure:

This brochure is intended to be a general guide for landlords or prospective landlords of residential properties in the DC/UOIT area, as well as for tenants or prospective tenants in the vicinity.

• Brochure 

Zoning Terminology Explained:

• Dwelling Unit
• Lodger
• Lodging House
• Lodging Unit
• Single Housekeeping Establishment

Licensing By-law:

• By-law 120-2005   (see Schedule "K")

Related By-laws & Legislation:

• Administrative Penalties 
• Building Code
• Fire Code
• Hearings Officer 
• Property Standards 
• Zoning 

Forms:

• Certificate of Insurance Form
• Change of Rental House Information 
• Owner's Authorization Form - Authorizing an Agent
• Ownership Change  

General Information Handouts:

• Information Package - What you should Know.  Landlord & Tenant
• Fire Safety Rules and Evacuation Plan
• Fire Services Inspection Information 
• Posted Licensing – What to Look For
• Creating Great Neighbourhoods Guide

Exemption and Appeal Information:

• Administrative Penalties (General Information)
• Request for Screening or Hearing Form - Other Bylaws 
• Exemption Application Form
• Exemptions (General Information)
• Denial & Appeals (General Information)
• Licence Denial Appeal Application Form

Contact:

Municipal Licensing and Standards

Municipal Law Enforcement

Building Permit and Inspection Services

Fire Prevention Services

Electrical Safety Authority