Ontario wants to make landlords liable for preventing drug activity on their property

In this episode, Sandy MacKay introduces the new legislation impacting multifamily real estate, focusing on Ontario's proposed landlord drug liability law. The discussion highlights concerns from supportive housing providers, who worry about the implications for their operations. Sandy explores what constitutes reasonable measures for landlords under this law and discusses advocates' calls for the exemption of supportive housing from these requirements. The episode also delves into potential unintended consequences of the legislation, offering a comprehensive look at how these legal changes may affect the multifamily real estate landscape. Closing remarks wrap up the discussion, providing valuable insights for investors and stakeholders. (0:00) Introduction and impact of new legislation on multifamily real estate (0:25) Overview of Ontario's proposed landlord drug liability law and concerns from supportive housing providers (1:23) Reasonable measures for landlords and advocates' call for exemption of supportive housing (2:13) Potential unintended consequences of the legislation and closing remarks