By Pepper Parr
October 28th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
There was a point at which it looked as if the provincial government was going to change the rules related to people who rent housing.
Renters came close to losing their “security of tenure.
The Ford government’s plans to consult on changes to Ontario’s long-standing “security of tenure” rules, a move critics warned might undermine rent control protections.
The decision came just three days after the province floated the idea of giving landlords more “flexibility” to adjust tenancy arrangements based on “market conditions, personal needs, or business strategies.”
That suggestion drew swift backlash from tenant groups and housing advocates, who warned it could lead to the end of automatic lease renewals and ultimately weaken rent control protections.
The walk back on the part of the government is an example of what can be done when this government makes decisions that favour the people who have property to rent against those who choose to rent rather than purchase their housing.
Many people are just not in a position to purchase a home.
The swift reaction on the part of organization that are in place to represent and protect renters resulted in the change.
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