Renoviction motion passed, report and draft bylaw to come

Terrace Forty landlord has no issue with CK council's fight against renovictions

Chatham-Kent's council approved a motion from Councillor Marjorie Crew ensuring that any landlord who issues a notice requiring tenants to vacate for renovations or demolition does so in good faith.

Renoviction motion passed, report and draft bylaw to come

With a large crowd in the chamber, a Chatham councillor’s motion aimed at stemming renovictions took the next step Monday night.

Chatham-Kent council moves to explore licensing bylaw for N13 renovictions

Chatham-Kent council has unanimously approved a motion directing municipal staff to develop a proposed licensing bylaw to regulate the use of N13 notices to end a tenancy for renovations, commonly referred to as “renovictions.” The motion, brought forward by Coun. Marjorie Crew, responds to growing concerns that N13 notices are being used inappropriately or in bad faith, contributing to the loss of affordable rental housing and increased housing…