Above Guideline Rent Increases

THE FEDERATION OF METRO TENANTS' ASSOCIATIONS

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The Residential Tenancies Act allows landlords to apply to raise the rent above the annual rent increase guideline amount. The guideline amount for 2008 is 1.4%. A landlord can apply for an Above Guidline Rent Increase (AGI) to cover:

Capital expenditures (repairs or renovations other than normal ongoing maintenance)

An "extraordinary" increase in property taxes

Heating, water or hydro costs

Increased costs of security services

Addition of new services

Before an AGI becomes legal, it must be approved by the Landlord and Tenant board (LTB).

A hearing must be held, and tenants have the right to challenge the increase.

The FMTA's Outreach & Organizing Team can help your building. We also have a Step-by-Step Guide to challenging an AGI.

The Outreach and Organizing Team has prepared a submission to use at the Board to challenge increases based on heating costs. Please contact the Outreach Team if you have any questions about its use.