Ep. 18 - Why Toronto’s Rental Market Is Broken: The Hidden Problems Everyone Avoids

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In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming takes a bold look at the issues plaguing Toronto’s rental market—topics most people shy away from. With soaring rental prices, understaffed Landlord Tenant Boards, and the increasing tensions between landlords and tenants, David pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on.
David discusses the systemic problems that lead to delays in evictions, illegal practices by both landlords and tenants, and the frustrations both parties face when trying to navigate the rental process in such a competitive market. He also examines the misconceptions around the role of real estate agents in rentals and why their involvement is more crucial than ever in today’s climate.
If you’re interested in how these rental market issues are affecting your ability to rent or lease in Toronto—or if you’re just trying to understand why things have gotten so bad—this episode delivers the raw truth about what no one else is talking about.
In This Episode:

• The war between tenants and landlords in Toronto
• Why Toronto’s rental market is more broken than people realize
• Understanding the Landlord Tenant Board’s delays and inefficiencies
• The hidden role real estate agents play in the rental market
• Why the rental process in Toronto is a lose-lose situation for both parties

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Overview of Toronto’s rental market problems
04:30 - Why tenant-landlord tensions are at an all-time high
15:00 - The impact of the LTB’s backlog on rental disputes
25:30 - The role of real estate agents in rentals
35:00 - The unfair realities of securing a rental property in Toronto
45:00 - How expensive rentals are fueling the crisis
Don’t Miss:

• David’s candid take on the dysfunctional rental process
• The challenges faced by both landlords and tenants
• Why the rental market will remain broken unless things change

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