Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP)

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  February 2025: Updates to the implementation process of enhanced protections

  In February 2025, an updated version of the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy: Process and Requirements Bulletin was published.

  Changes include updates of rent and income benchmarks, minor wording clarifications, and these points:

  • Payment of the lump-sum rent top-up option is tied to when the Building Permit stage 1 (four-month notice to end tenancy) for a project is issuable. However, tenants choosing this option may now move out earlier and remain eligible for this option. 
  • Applicants can choose to phase the lump-sum top-up in 2 installments: the first year of top-up paid at Building Permit Stage 1 (four month notice to end tenancy), and the remainder one year later.
  • The length of time the lump sum is calculated on has been decreased from 36 months to 33 months to reflect updated date on average length of time it takes for a project to complete.
  • One-person households exercising their Right of First Refusal will be offered the choice between a studio or a one-bedroom in the new building.

  Review the Bulletin: Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy – Process and Requirements (February 2025) PDF file (533 KB)

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  June 2024: Updates to the implementation process of enhanced protections

  In June 2024, an updated version of the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy: Process and Requirements Bulletin was published.

  Changes included updates and clarifications of several requirements, including:

  • Tenants who choose to receive the temporary rent top-up option will receive the top-up once the Building Permit Stage 1 (four-month notice to end tenancy) is issuable for the project.
  • Tenants may now choose to receive a lump-sum payment in lieu of ongoing temporary rent top-up payments. The lump-sum payment will be equivalent to the estimated value of a rent top-up for 36 months (3 years).
  • Wording clarifications on how the temporary rent top-up and lump-sum options apply to roommates.
  • Extending enhanced tenant protections to Grandview-Woodland apartment areas and Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs).
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  June 2022: enhanced tenant protections in the Broadway Plan

  Council approved the Broadway Plan on June 22, 2022, providing a 30-year framework integrating new housing, job space, and public amenities with the new subway.

  The plan includes new enhanced tenant protections and supports for renters in the plan area focused on choice for existing renters impacted by redevelopment to stay in their neighbourhoods. 

  Summary of enhanced tenant protections in the Broadway Plan area

  • Right of first refusal for existing tenants to return to the new building at their current rent, or a 20% discount on city-wide average market rents, whichever is less
  • Tenants may choose to receive a temporary rent top-up as a monthly payment during construction of the new building or as a lump-sum payment
  • Returning tenants will return to new homes that are an appropriate size for their household

  Information sheets

  • Information sheet: Enhanced Broadway Plan area protections PDF file (73 KB) 
  • Proteksiyon Para Sa Mga Umuupa Sa Lugar Ng Broadway Plan (Tagalog) PDF file (120 KB)
  • Protecciones Para Los Arrendatarios En La Zona Del Plan Broadway (Spanish) PDF file (183 KB)
  • منطقة خطة برودواي؟ما ي ه سبل الحماية  (Arabic) PDF file (245 KB)
  • 百老匯計劃區域內的租戶享有哪些新的保護措施 (Traditional Chinese) PDF file (404 KB)

  Review the full details of the Broadway Plan housing policies in the housing chapter of the plan PDF file (49 MB)

  Review the updated Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP) requirements PDF file (499 KB)

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  June 2019: amendments to the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy  

  In June 2019, Council amended the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy to provide increased compensation, support, and requirements for ongoing notice and communication in order to mitigate the impact of relocation on existing tenants. The policy also includes enhanced supports prioritized based on need for vulnerable tenants.

  For more details on the amended Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy including policy requirements, tenant relocation process, and timing for implementation of the amended policy, see the documents below.

  • Summary of 2019 changes to the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy PDF file (152 KB)
    Important note This document has been updated to clarify the effective date of the amended 2019 TRPP policy for new and existing development applications.
  • Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy, amended June 11, 2019 PDF file (767 KB)
  • Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy - Process and Requirements (updated February 2025) PDF file (588 KB)

  For more information on additional renter protection actions approved by Council on June 11, 2019, review the links below.

  • Renovations in Rental Apartments: Information for Landlords and Renters PDF file (624 KB)
  • Council report on Actions to Increase Renter Protections and Amendments to the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy PDF file (1 MB)
  • Council presentation on Actions to Increase Renter Protections and Amendments to the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy PDF file (4 MB)