Toronto Renters Forum
Common Tenant Problems => Other Tenant Problems => Topic started by: Charlotte Mickie on March 13, 2023, 09:31:32 am
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I will call the FMTA today too for advice, but I wondered if readers had thoughts. The TTC is sinking an elevator shaft into the front lawn of our building. They have engaged with tenants directly. As tenants we are concerned about noise, access to the street, vibrations that could cause damage to our units and personal property etc. We've had a virtual meeting with the TTC and are waiting for answers to our questions.
Work has not begun in earnest (start on our grounds is 2024), but we're going through road restrictions as TTC does utility investigation. The TTC promised personnel to assist residents who drive and are now having trouble getting in and out of the parking lot, but the "personnel" have not materialized. Should the landlord be handling this with the TTC or should the tenants be complaining to the TTC about this, or both?
With thanks!
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Hi Charlotte,
Your situation does not sound like fun.
I would be very interested in hearing what the FMTA has to say about this, but as far as I can tell there isn't a requirement in the Residential Tenancies Act for the landlord to intervene here. I think that you may have to deal directly with the TTC.
But that's just my guess, let us know what the experts at the FMTA say.
- William