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:
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.
Residential Rental Unit Licence:
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:
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
Exemption and Appeal Information:
- Administrative Penalties Appeal (General Information)
- Administrative Penalty Appeal Application Form
- Exemption Application Form
- Exemptions (General Information)
- Denial & Appeals (General Information)
- Licence Denial Appeal Application Form
Contact:
Municipal Licensing and Standards
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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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905-436-5636 Ext. 2299
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Fax:
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905-436-3855
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Email:
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Municipal Law Enforcement
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Location:
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22 King St W., 3rd Floor, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1A3
(Temporary Location) |
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Phone:
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905-436-5636 Ext. 2208
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Fax:
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905-436-5683
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| Email: | mlels@oshawa.ca |
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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Phone:
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905-436-3852
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Fax:
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905-436-3857
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Email:
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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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Email:
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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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| Website: | www.esasafe.com |
