Ontario Landlord Associations: Resources, Advocacy, and Support for Property Owners

Author
Weiting Bollu
| Published at
November 8, 2024
| Updated on
November 8, 2024
Author
Weiting Bollu
Published at
November 8, 2024
Updated on
November 8, 2024
A guide to Ontario’s landlord and tenant associations to help navigate the rental ecosystem.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Being a Landlord in Ontario

Being a landlord in Ontario can be challenging, especially with the constant changes in rental laws and the complexities of tenant management. That’s where landlord associations come in. 

Landlord associations provide support to landlords in different ways. Often, these associations provide resources, advice, and support they need to succeed. They keep you up-to-date on your rights, help you navigate tenant issues, and connect you with a community of fellow property owners who understand what you’re going through. 

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If you’re a new landlord, get acquainted with a community of landlords. People who will understand your concerns, share resources with you, keep you updated on legislation and by-laws that impact your revenue stream. 

Ontario Landlord Associations

Here is a list of associations that support landlords across Ontario. It is by no means exhaustive. But it is a great resource to get you started.

List of Ontario Landlord Associations

Landlord Associations
Acronym Association Name Areas Covered More Information
SOLO Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario Ontario-wide Website
QRLA Quinte Region Landlords Association Belleville, Trenton, Prince Edward County, Napanee, parts of Hastings and Lennox and Addington counties Website
NNLA Near North Landlords Association Nipissing District Website
GSLA Greater Sudbury Landlord Association Sudbury Website
KRPOA Kingston Rental Property Owner’s Association Kingston Website
DRLA Durham Region Landlords Association Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, Whitby Website
HDAA Hamilton District Apartment Association Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Guelph, Mississauga, Oakville, St. Catharines, Niagara Peninsula Website
LPMA London Property Management Association London Website
ORLA Ottawa Region Landlords Association Ottawa Website
EOLO Eastern Ontario Landlords Organization Ottawa area Website
PLA Peterborough Landlords Association Peterborough Website
SD&G Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Landlords Association Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Website
BHPA Brampton Housing Providers Association Brampton Website

Key Takeaway

Being well-supported and informed is the key to running a successful rental business. Landlord associations give property owners access to resources, helping them stay on top of new laws, manage tenant relationships, and make smarter decisions for their investments. 

With a network of knowledgeable professionals behind you, you’re not just better prepared to handle day-to-day challenges. You’re also positioned to grow and protect your business in a constantly evolving market. Joining an association is more than a membership; it's a way to stay connected, informed, and confident as a landlord in Ontario.

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Weiting Bollu
Mom, Rental Housing Provider, Rental Housing Advocate, Educator, and Openroom Co-Founder & CEO

About the Author

Weiting's entrepreneurial journey began with a costly lesson in rental property management, where she experienced losses exceeding $35,000 due to non-paying tenants. Determined to prevent others from facing similar challenges, she built Openroom to pave a future towards a transparent and connected rental ecosystem.

Drawing from her extensive background in software product management spanning education, telecommunications, insurance, and artificial intelligence, Weiting has become a trusted advisor to founders of venture-backed companies. Beyond the tech sphere, Weiting managed properties for over a decade and made significant contributions to community leadership. She’s served on the Board of Rotary District 7070 and chaired various organizational committees.

Weiting balances her professional endeavours with being a parent of two kids under two. Alongside thousands of other parents, she was awarded participation trophies in innovative improvisation, ever-changing expectations management, daily roadmap planning, and hardcore patience!

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