Landlord Survey

We invite landlords interested or impacted by the development of an Maximum/Adequate Temperature By-law to participate in this survey to help inform the proposed by-law recommendations that may be included in a report to Council in 2026.

Notice of Collection: The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of Sections 10 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Any personal information collected for the Adequate Temperature By-Law Survey will be used for this intended to be used to inform potential recommendations to establish an Adequate Temperature By-law. By providing your email address, you are consenting to receiving emails from the City of Hamilton and/or their agents/contractors for purposes related to this survey. Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to the Project Manager, Licensing and By-law Services, Planning and Economic Development Department, 330 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, ON, 905-546-2424 Ext. 4928, Aleah.Whalen@hamilton.ca and/or the Manager of Policy and Programs, Licensing and By-law Services, Planning and Economic Development Department, 330 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, ON, 905-546-2424 Ext. 2348, Gillian.Barkovich@hamilton.ca.

Landlords

These questions are mandatory.

Are you a landlord in Hamilton?

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Yes, I’m a landlord in Hamilton

No, I’m a landlord outside of Hamilton

Does your building currently supply air conditioning in rental units?

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Yes

Are your renters allowed to install either a window or portable air conditioning unit?

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Yes

Are you in support of an Adequate Temperature By-law that would impose a maximum temperature of 26°C?

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Yes

Would you recover the cost of cooling of such a by-law against the tenant?

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Yes

Not sure

Does your rental building possess a heat response plan for tenants during a heat warning or extreme heat warning alert?

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Yes

In your building, do you have an amenity space? An amenity space is shared space i.e. party room.

Yes

In your building, do you currently have a designated space that operates as a cooling room, which can be describes as an amenities room, a party room, a basement etc., that is capable of cooling the designated space to a maximum of 26°C or below during a heat event or extreme heat event?

Yes

Other (please specify how you cool this space and what type of space you are cooling)

Please Tell Us About Yourself

These questions are optional.

What ward is your rental property located in? (Select all that apply)

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5

Ward 6

Ward 7

Ward 8

Ward 9

Ward 10

Ward 11

Ward 12

Ward 13

Ward 14

Ward 15

10.

Which option best describes your role with a property that is leased to tenants?

I am a Property Owner

I am a Property Manager

I am a Superintendent

Other (please describe)

11.

What type of building do you rent?

Private

Non-for-profit

Public

Other (please specify)

12.

What type of heating does your building provide?

Central boiler heating (e.g. radiators or hydronic baseboards)

Central forced air (Gas/Electric Furnace)

Heat pumps

Electric baseboard heating

Radiant heaters

Other (please describe)

13.

Is your building intended for the purpose of renting and is 6 units or more, two stories or higher, and registered with the Safe Apartments Program, under the Safe Apartments By-law?

Select option

14.

Is there anything else you would like to share with staff for their consideration on the development of an Adequate Temperature By-law?

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