IMPORTANT NOTICE

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO RENT RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE

2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR AND YOU INTEND TO RESIDE IN THE RENTAL AREA

SITUATED IN THE VICINITY OF DURHAM COLLEGE/UOIT

REMEMBER !

BEFORE YOU OCCUPY YOUR ROOM OR DWELLING UNIT

IT MUST BE LICENCED AND APPROVED BY

THE CITY OF OSHAWA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF
LICENSING BY-LAW 120-2005 (SCHEDULE K)

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR LANDLORD HAS OBTAINED A RENTAL LICENCE BEFORE YOU RENT !

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 Licensing Area:

• Map of the Residential Rental Licensing Area

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:

Lodging House
Lodging Unit
Lodger
Dwelling Unit
Single Housekeeping Establishment

Licensing By-law:

By-law 120-2005
Schedule ‘K’ to By-law 120-2005 (Residential Rental Housing)

Related By-laws & Legislation:

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

Residential Rental Unit Licence:

• Application Package

Change of Information Forms for Owners/Landlords:

• Ownership Change 
• Change of Rental House Information 

General Information Handouts:

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

Exemption and Appeal Information:

• Exemptions (General Information)
• Denial & Appeals (General Information)
• Administrative Penalties Appeal (General Information)
• Exemption Application Form
• Administrative Penalty Appeal Application Form

Contact:

Municipal Licensing and Standards

Municipal Law Enforcement

Building Permit and Inspection Services

Fire Prevention Services

Electrical Safety Authority