Residential Rental Housing Licensing (RRHL) By-law
Residential Rental Unit Licence:
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Licence Application This application is for the current Licensing Period only (Sept 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2013). Next year's application will be available to download soon. Thank you.
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 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.
Effective May 2013 RRHL Licence renewals are being issued for one year (12 month) periods with the renewal date being the twelve month anniversary of the preceding issuance date. Accordingly, licence renewal dates may fall on any date of the calendar year versus the standard Sept 1st renewal date used since 2008.
New: RRHL Demerit Point System:
On January 28, 2013, the City of Oshawa implemented a demerit point system (DPS) for residential rental properties in the RRHL area to encourage compliance with the City’s by-laws. The following document provides information to some frequently asked questions.
Residential Rental Licensing Area Maps:
Zoning Terminology Explained:
The following terms are used when determining if a licence application is in compliance with all applicable by-laws. Remember, the zoning within the rental area does not permit lodging houses.
Licensing By-law:
- By-law 120-2005 (see Schedule "K")
Related By-laws & Legislation:
Forms:
Do you need to update any of your information? Please complete the appropriate form and submit to our office.
- Certificate of Insurance Form
- Insurance Cancellation Form
- Change of Rental House Information
- Owner's Authorization Form - Authorizing an Agent
- Ownership Change
General Information Handouts:
If you require additional information regarding the Residential Rental Housing Licence process please see the following links:
- Information Package - What landlords and tenants should know.
- Fire Safety Rules and Evacuation Plan
- Fire Services Inspection Information
- Posted Licensing – What to Look For
- Creating Great Neighbourhoods Guide
Exemption and Appeal Information:
An exemption to all or part of the Residential Rental Housing Licence by-law may be considered by the Director. Please see the following information to find out how:
In order to appeal a Licence Denial please see the following information. Note: the relevant forms must be submitted within the given deadlines.
Contact:
Municipal Licensing and Standards
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1st Floor, Rundle Tower, City Hall
50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7 |
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905-436-3311
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Fax:
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905-436-3855
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service@oshawa.ca |
Municipal Law Enforcement
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Location:
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44 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 4G3
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Phone:
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905-436-3311
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Fax:
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905-436-5683
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Building Permit and Inspection Services
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Location:
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1st Floor, Rundle Tower, City Hall
50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z7 |
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905-436-5658
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905-436-3857
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buildings@oshawa.ca |
Fire Prevention Services
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Location:
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Fire Hall #5
1550 Harmony Road North, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7K5 |
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Phone:
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905-433-1236
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Fax:
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905-436-3883
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fire@oshawa.ca |
Electrical Safety Authority
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Phone:
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1-877-ESA-SAFE or 1-877-372-7233
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