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Brampton has issued almost $700K in fines, registered thousands of rental properties under landlord licensing program.
Brampton’s Rental Licensing Program is showing early results – but not everyone is satisfied.
Since launching in January 2024, the city's Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) program has:
Issued nearly 3,984 licenses (2024–2025)
Collected over $695,000 in fines (893 penalty notices)
Brought 2,497 rental units into fire code & safety compliance
Registered 1,077 additional rental units via proactive investigations
With over 13,000 applications received since the citywide expansion earlier this year, officials say the program is working. But some residents argue enforcement still isn't keeping pace with illegal rooming houses, parking problems, and garbage issues.
“There’s a lot of inefficiencies with enforcement… It’s almost embarrassing.” – Mike Agius, Brampton resident
Councillor Dennis Keenan acknowledges growing pains but says enforcement will strengthen as the program expands citywide through 2028.
Bottom line: Progress is real, but so are the frustrations. Brampton’s rental landscape is changing – slowly, and not without pushback.
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