As mentioned in previous updates, on March 30th Council gave three readings to the Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw in order to implement a requirement of Landlords to maintain safe temperatures in at least one living space in rental units occupied by a tenant. This work builds on prior amendments approved by Council on May 12, 2025 which prohibit landlords from prohibiting tenants from installing cooling equipment.

Additional information can be found in the full report by City staff. 

July 7, 2025

As mentioned in previous updates, on July 7th Council gave final adoption to the proposed amendments to the Business Regulation and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw in order to restrict landlords from prohibiting air conditioning and/or heat pumps in rental units, unless an exemption has been granted, along with associated fines for non-compliance.  

Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff.  

May 27, 2025 

At their regular meeting on May 12th Council gave three readings to the proposed amendments to the Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw in order to restrict landlords from prohibiting air conditioning and/or heat pumps in rental units, unless an exemption has been granted, along with associated fines for non-compliance.

In addition to the bylaw amendments, a more robust pilot project is simultaneously being done, as directed by Council, through the Vulnerable Building Assessment, which will incorporate broad engagement with interest holders, economic analysis, and a pilot project to trial potential methods for achieving cooling in existing buildings.  

Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff.