A tenant’s checklist for fighting above-guideline rent increases (AGIs) in Toronto

Nov 4, 2024 · 9:17 pm

York South-Weston Tenant Union member and 33 King St. tenant, Sharlene Henry, fought multiple above guideline rent increases.
📸 Provided by York South-Weston Tenant Union.

Many tenants in Toronto say their AGIs are unjustified. Here’s how one building fought back against them, and how you can do the same using our handy printable checklist.

James Westman

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Did your landlord increase your rent more than the guideline?

The Green Line team put together this tool to help you fight back. Print this two-page checklist, which will help you fight above-guideline rent increases in Toronto in an easy step-by-step process that escalates actions over time. Just right-click on the pages, and print!

Our engagement reporter James Westman spoke to Sharlene Henry who has fought multiple above guideline rent increases (AGIs) and, through the process, helped form the 33 King St. tenants’ association and eventually the York South-Weston Tenant Union. Learn how she did it through the guide below!