A multi-tenant house, previously known as a rooming house, consists of four or more rooms that are rented out to separate people, who share a kitchen and/or washroom and do not live together as a single housekeeping unit.
As of March 31 2024, multi-tenant houses are now permitted in all zones that permit residential uses. Multi-tenant houses with up to six dwelling rooms are allowed in all neighbourhoods of Toronto. Depending on the location and the zoning, multi-tenant houses may have up to 12 or 25 rooms in the former cities of Toronto, East York and York.
All multi-tenant houses must be licensed by Municipal Licensing & Standards (ML&S).
If you wish to file a complaint about a licensed or unlicensed multi-tenant house, contact 311 to submit a service request.
For fire safety concerns, you may also wish to contact Toronto Fire Services - Fire Prevention for investigation. More information on how to request a fire inspection or service can be found here.
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