Housing experts are sounding the alarm about a new bill by the Doug Ford government proposing changes to security of tenure rules, which they say threatens the foundation of tenant protections and rent control in Ontario.

On Thursday, the Ford government introduced Bill 60, the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act.” A technical briefing on the act said the province would “consult on alternative options on lease agreement expiry,” which experts say suggests the province could take away renters’ rights to have their lease be automatically extended at the end of the initial term.

The briefing says landlords could have the option to “adjust tenancy arrangements based on market conditions, personal needs or business strategies,” and it argues more flexibility around leases could bring m

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