Scott Leon

Committed to advancing housing affordability and equity. Also things with two wheels. Consultant at @TORHousing. Formerly Researcher at @WellesleyWI.

[Lee Webb @LeeJHWebb]

Come work with me @HousingRightsCA
https://t.co/HtwHWa5GeH

CCHR is hiring a law clerk to help tenants stay housed.

[Cole Webber @colefwebber]

There are now almost as many homeless people whose main source of income is from work (15%) as there are on ODSP (16%)

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

City count of Torontonians experiencing homelessness has more than doubled from 2021 https://t.co/U5GhUPKMTJ

[Cole Webber @colefwebber]

"The count revealed that 44 per cent of Sudbury’s homeless population lost housing due to eviction"
https://t.co/bmGzHxZKb3

[manuela vega @_manuelavega]

Dozens of tenants in Thorncliffe Park have been on rent strike since May 2023.

I wrote about the public battle with their landlord, and why, despite their losses, they’re not done fighting @TorontoStar
https://t.co/qDSG9d3q78

[Mayor Olivia Chow 🇨🇦 @MayorOliviaChow]

📢 BIG NEWS!

We're taking action to protect renters from bad-faith landlords.

It’s great to see this move forward. It’s going to make a big difference in the lives of so many.

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

“We had 20 families #evicted in Etobicoke North. These weren’t high rise buildings, these were low level and one floor, and it had a devastating impact on the families,”

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

Do you care about #evictions? Protecting renter's tenancy stability, and ensuring well-maintained rental homes? Come learn about the #renoeviction by-law, and give your feedback & advice & experience. Be a part of creating effective change.
https://t.co/skmQYv5oTt

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

https://t.co/U1WntfVU6F

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

@jenhassum @broadbent Congrats!! 👏

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

@CWhitzman Ooooo! Is it available for pre order? Congrats! I can't wait to read it!

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

The City of Toronto is seeking feedback on indoor temperatures in apartment units from landlords & tenants https://t.co/qdv8rT4hxV

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

"After a hospital stay, the senior would be evicted" - Sarah Canham https://t.co/eerQ1g3qFS

[David Hulchanski @Hulchanski]

Catch up on the history of
Canada's housing system:
https://t.co/778az33RVx
"Housing policies provide a remarkable litmus test for the values of politicians.
"Often this test measures simply the warmth or coldness of heart of the more affluent...”

[Matt Elliott @GraphicMatt]

My @TorontoStar column: A dumpster was illegally left in a bike lane. A cyclist died. The penalty, so far, looks to be a joke. And it’s not clear what the city is doing to make sure this won’t happen again.

Toronto city hall has an enforcement problem.

https://t.co/EiAiSzpERk

[A7G @A7G_Official]

"In the time of the Seventh Fire, New People will emerge. They will retrace their steps to find what was left by the trail. Their steps will take them to the Elders who they will ask to guide them on their journey." - Edward Benton-Banai

[Cole Webber @colefwebber]

"applications for own-use evictions are up 85 per cent in Ontario since 2020"
https://t.co/JXHhyAGSan

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

@smartereveryday Amazing video as always. I recommend you check out this PBS Nova documentary. Keep up the great work. https://t.co/S6CB6E2x6D

[Scott Leon @ScottLeonTO]

More Quebec landlords refusing tenants with any rental board record https://t.co/50dOM9h7Ar