Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations

Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations The Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) is a non-profit organization in Toronto which advocates for better rights for tenants.
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Heat and Air Conditioning have been "hot topics" for Toronto tenants this summer.Join us for a Zoom discussion with a la...
07/17/2026

Heat and Air Conditioning have been "hot topics" for Toronto tenants this summer.

Join us for a Zoom discussion with a lawyer from South Etobicoke Community Legal Services on the maximum heat bylaw, new A/C rules at the provincial level and a Q&A. RSVP at the link in our bio!

Extreme heat kills and now combined with the wildfire smoke, tenants are more vulnerable than ever to climate change.We'...
07/15/2026

Extreme heat kills and now combined with the wildfire smoke, tenants are more vulnerable than ever to climate change.

We're calling for enforceable legislation on maximum indoor heat, and further protections on fine particulate matter and ultrafine particles (UFPs).

"The new AC rules are a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough...

Most of the onus is still on tenants, who may not be able to afford AC units for more than one room at a time.

We need enforceable legislation on maximum indoor heat provincially & federally now to save lives." - FMTA Executive Director, Yaroslava Avila Montenegro

See the full interview with CBC Radio in our linktree ↗

07/13/2026

FMTA Executive Director Yaroslava Montenegro spoke with CBC Toronto.

A proposed motion at the Planning and Housing Committee would expand bylaw officers to support criminal investigations into eviction cases, but the FMTA has reservations about police involvement in landlord-tenant disputes.

Our Executive Director Yaroslava Montenegro spoke to the Toronto Star about a proposed motion at the Planning and Housin...
07/09/2026

Our Executive Director Yaroslava Montenegro spoke to the Toronto Star about a proposed motion at the Planning and Housing Committee:

“Tenants are not seen as necessarily equal (to landlords) under the law,” she said.
“It could mean tenants would also be criminalized."
“Until a cultural shift happens, there’s not much I think we can expect from the
criminal justice system.”

07/03/2026

We went on Metro Morning on CBC Radio across the province today to talk about the new AC rules in Ontario, and the need for Maximum Heat Legislation. Listen to our Executive Director, Yaroslava Avila Montenegro speak with Andrew Brown on London Morning on CBC Radio ⤵️

Question about your tenant rights? Call our tenant hotline at 416-921-9494 or email us at hotlineFederation of Metro Ten...
07/02/2026

Question about your tenant rights? Call our tenant hotline at 416-921-9494 or email us at hotlineFederation of Metro Tenants' Associations.org. If you don't catch one of our counselors, we will call you back within 24 hours.

We had a wonderful time at the High Park Tenants' Association's community festival this weekend connecting with tenants,...
07/02/2026

We had a wonderful time at the High Park Tenants' Association's community festival this weekend connecting with tenants, vendors and community members. Looking forward to more amazing events like this!

The FMTA is happy and proud to present the membership with our Strategic Plan for 2026 - 2028 with a vision of how we wa...
06/30/2026

The FMTA is happy and proud to present the membership with our Strategic Plan for 2026 - 2028 with a vision of how we want to build this organization for the future we seek to achieve. One that not only sees Housing as a Human Right, but one where this vision is implemented in practice in this City and everywhere across this territory. Read the full Strategic Plan at the link in the linktree below👇🏽

https://tr.ee/z9cTR1dpCa

Toronto NEEDS a Maximum Heat By-Law Now!Right now, tenants are stuck between a rock and a hard place thanks in large par...
06/25/2026

Toronto NEEDS a Maximum Heat By-Law Now!

Right now, tenants are stuck between a rock and a hard place thanks in large part to the provincial government’s bid to benefit developers and landlords by prioritizing their profits over tenant health and safety.

While new air conditioning rules at the provincial level offers some mechanisms for tenants to beat the heat, the onus still falls on tenants. In fact, landlords can still charge extra for air conditioning for the summer months if your lease has restrictions on electricity use.

Meanwhile, tenants are being overcharged to keep a roof over our heads and risk our lives in the extreme heat under said roof, thanks to AGIs.

This is an egregious and impossible position. Tenants deserve to live in dignity, and not risk their lives at the hands of institutions that benefit landlords, developers and the owning class.

We NEED the City of Toronto to step up to the plate tenants and their lives, even while the province refuses to eliminate AGIs, which puts tenants at risk.

Read the full statement below ⤵️
https://tr.ee/HVE5lch5ap

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