Should Waterloo Update Its Rental Housing Rules?
Official title: Rental Housing Licensing Review
Waterloo is reviewing its rental housing licensing rules, last updated in 2017. The city wants to hear from renters and landlords about what's working and what needs to change. The goal is to balance tenant safety with landlord needs in a growing rental market.
Why This Matters
Renting in Waterloo? These rules affect your safety and what landlords must provide. Landlords, this could change your licensing requirements and costs. With housing costs climbing, getting these regulations right matters for everyone in the rental market.
What Could Change
The city could expand licensing beyond low-rise rentals to include more housing types. New safety and habitability standards may be introduced. Landlord requirements and fees could be updated to reflect current market conditions.
Key Issues
- Should rental licensing expand beyond low-rise buildings?
- How can regulations balance tenant safety with landlord needs?
- What updates are needed to address housing affordability?
How to Participate
- Review the staff report on the rental housing regulation review to understand the current rules and proposed changes.
- Visit the consultation page and click +Follow to subscribe for updates on the engagement process.