The Oshawa Real Estate Investor Alliance is committed to providing safe, clean, legal affordable housing to the people of Oshawa. We are aligning together to ensure that our voices are heard.
As a group, we represent tens of millions of dollars in real estate in Oshawa. We have employed dozens of people and invested millions of dollars into the local economy renovating our properties.
We believe that the densification within the city is good for the community, and is aligned with the Places to Grow Act.
1. We want to see the rules for legalizing secondary suites (also known as Accessory Apartments) more clearly defined, so as to allow building permits issued to investors who meet the criteria of a "Converted Dwelling".
2. We would like to see the municipal restrictions consider the legalization of secondary suites within converted dwellings modified to meet Ontario Building and Fire Code guidelines for exisiting dwellings, rather than considering it new construction.
3. We would like to see the City of Oshawa Zoning By-Law 60-94 Amended to remove section 5.12.6(3) and 5.12.7(2) which presently has a date of June 23, 2016.
(In the comments:
Please share number of properties you own or owned in Oshawa, number of dwelling units you have created over the last 2 years, and estimate the value of your renovations over the last two years.
Also include any comments regarding your experience during the process of converting a dwelling and adding a secondary in Oshawa - please make sure to share them in the comments section below. We will gather up the comments and present them.)
Updates
May 26, 2016
The feedback provided in the comments confirms that a significant portion of our housing stock remains underutilized due to current administrative hurdles. We are currently preparing a formal brief for city officials that emphasizes these economic contributions and the necessity of updated zoning criteria.
May 26, 2016
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow as more stakeholders recognize the necessity of clear housing regulations. This progress reflects a collective commitment to improving our city through practical and sustainable policy adjustments.
14 Comments
A set of clear guide lines would be great. Not the opinions of what ever inspector you just happen to get.
Oshawa needs this! The legalization of two unit homes has done wonders for the real estate market and for perspective tenants. It keeps investors accountable, provides safe housing for tenants and increases property values.
3 Properties, 4 units, 80k in renos
We provide quality and safe rentals for our tenants.
The more clarity the better. I'd be happy to renovate more beautiful rental suites in Oshawa. I just don't want surprises that prevent me from legalizing a basement.
I have just purchased my first income property and I am expecting the Reno to cost approximately 40k
My husband and I own a 2 unit dwelling in Oshawa and are looking to buy more. We have spent $10K upgrading this property.
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The Oshawa Real Estate Investor Alliance is committed to providing safe, clean, legal affordable housing to the people of Oshawa. We are aligning together to ensure that our voices are heard.
As a group, we represent tens of millions of dollars in real estate in Oshawa. We have employed dozens of people and invested millions of dollars into the local economy renovating our properties.
We believe that the densification within the city is good for the community, and is aligned with the Places to Grow Act.
1. We want to see the rules for legalizing secondary suites (also known as Accessory Apartments) more clearly defined, so as to allow building permits issued to investors who meet the criteria of a "Converted Dwelling".
2. We would like to see the municipal restrictions consider the legalization of secondary suites within converted dwellings modified to meet Ontario Building and Fire Code guidelines for exisiting dwellings, rather than considering it new construction.
3. We would like to see the City of Oshawa Zoning By-Law 60-94 Amended to remove section 5.12.6(3) and 5.12.7(2) which presently has a date of June 23, 2016.
(In the comments:
Please share number of properties you own or owned in Oshawa, number of dwelling units you have created over the last 2 years, and estimate the value of your renovations over the last two years.
Also include any comments regarding your experience during the process of converting a dwelling and adding a secondary in Oshawa - please make sure to share them in the comments section below. We will gather up the comments and present them.)
Updates
May 26, 2016
The feedback provided in the comments confirms that a significant portion of our housing stock remains underutilized due to current administrative hurdles. We are currently preparing a formal brief for city officials that emphasizes these economic contributions and the necessity of updated zoning criteria.
May 26, 2016
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow as more stakeholders recognize the necessity of clear housing regulations. This progress reflects a collective commitment to improving our city through practical and sustainable policy adjustments.
14 Comments
I have taken several reasons run down houses with illegal second units and cleaned up the eyesore and also made them safe for people to live in. This is a good and responsible way for the City to ensure safety.
A set of clear guide lines would be great. Not the opinions of what ever inspector you just happen to get.
Oshawa needs this! The legalization of two unit homes has done wonders for the real estate market and for perspective tenants. It keeps investors accountable, provides safe housing for tenants and increases property values.
3 Properties, 4 units, 80k in renos
We provide quality and safe rentals for our tenants.
The more clarity the better. I'd be happy to renovate more beautiful rental suites in Oshawa. I just don't want surprises that prevent me from legalizing a basement.
I have just purchased my first income property and I am expecting the Reno to cost approximately 40k
My husband and I own a 2 unit dwelling in Oshawa and are looking to buy more. We have spent $10K upgrading this property.
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I have taken several reasons run down houses with illegal second units and cleaned up the eyesore and also made them safe for people to live in. This is a good and responsible way for the City to ensure safety.