Mission

The Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) is a non-profit Organization which advocates for better rights for Tenants. Founded in 1974, we are the oldest and largest Tenant Federation in Canada. The FMTA is comprised of affiliated Tenant Associations and of individual Members. We have over 3,000 members and continue to grow.

Ontario Trillium Foundation Funds New FMTA Services!

Ontario Trillium Foundation Logo

The FMTA is proud to announce a new program funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Thanks to a $120,000 grant from the OTF, the FMTA will be launching our Tenant Community Development Project in July 2013!

Support Your Federation!

The FMTA is now on Paypal and can accept credit card or internet-based donations or membership applications.  Donating or becoming a member of the FMTA has never been easier!

Discounts for FMTA Members!!!

FMTA Members will now receive discounts for car rentals and tenants insurance to get more information just contact the following:

Contact Aviva Insurance for general inquiries or to get a quote, please
contact Willis Canada Inc. at 416.869.1320, and let your broker know
that you are calling from FMTA. 

Volunteer with the FMTA

Canada's oldest and largest tenant federation is accepting new volunteers!

Throughout FMTA's history, volunteers have formed the backbone of the Federation by volunteering through our affiliated tenant associations and through our board of directors.  Learn more about these volunteer activities here.

Victory on Visitor Parking

Thanks to the efforts of tenants in Toronto, a prohibition on visitor parking charges has been passed by Toronto City Council.

Spotlight on Tenant Associations: Brentwood Towers Tenants' Association

The Brentwood Towers Tenants' Association is a volunteer organization of tenants of 17-25 Lascelles Boulevard who work on behalf of the Brentwood Towers residents to maintain reasonable rents and a comfortable standard of living for all tenants.

Spotlight on Tenant Associations: the West Lodge Tenants' Association

The West Lodge Tenants' Association represents residents of 103-105 West Lodge Avenue, in Parkdale. The group acts as an advocate and as a consumer protection watchdog both for residents and for other concerned tenants. The TA has primarily focused on the Wynn Group, formerly known as Wynn Family Properties.

Spotlight on Tenants' Associations: The Valley Woods Tenants Group

The Valley Woods Tenants' Group was formed to educate tenants living in North York about their rights by providing information about the law and ensuring landlords comply with relevant Property Standards and the Residential Tenancies Act.

Revisiting: Fairlease!

The FMTA's Fairlease project aims to make tenants aware of their rights and responsibilities in terms of their tenancy with a landlord. A number of tenancies in Ontario are verbal, however those that are written often contain a number of illegal provisions which take advantage of tenants.

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