About Us
About Us
Our Mission
We strive to empower you with the tools, resources, contacts, and knowledge to avoid the many pitfalls and be a successful landlord. In doing so, we seek to be a positive force in the community, expanding the availability of quality, affordable housing. Come join us!
About the QRLA
The Quinte Region Landlords Association (QRLA) represents landlords and property managers of all sizes in the Quinte area. The region includes Belleville, Trenton, Prince Edward County, Napanee, and parts of Hastings and Lennox and Addington counties. The QRLA also welcomes landlords from other parts of Ontario who don’t have a local association.
The organization was originally formed as a small group of landlords in the early 2000s to address municipal policies which were of concern to them. Since then, it has steadily grown and today its members collectively manage well over 1000 rental housing units. The association is a respected organization and sought regularly by government, industry, media and the public for input and commentary on housing.
The association’s focus is on providing education, tools and resources to its members so they may be successful housing providers. Standing up for landlord interests and speaking up to governments of all levels is part of the QRLA’s ongoing advocacy work. To this end, the QRLA works cooperatively with other landlord associations across Ontario on various advocacy initiatives. The association is a member of the Affordable Housing Providers of Ontario (AHPO) which is an alliance of regional landlord associations. The QRLA also stays in communication with and supports the efforts of larger organizations such as FRPO and CFAA.
Community Involvement
While the QRLA represents landlords, it takes a broader view and strives to be a positive force for the wellbeing of tenants and the community. The association encourages its members to look after their tenants through fair dealings and providing safe, quality housing. It has developed relationships with local governments and social service agencies in an effort to avoid unnecessary evictions and prevent increased homelessness.
Some of the association’s community outreach include:
Helping Displaced Tenants
QRLA worked with the city and called on local landlords to help house displaced Bel-Marine tenants.
Rental Scam Warning for Tenants
QRLA put out a warning to all tenants about a rental fraud scheme .
Grace Shelter Inn Support
QRLA members toured Grace Shelter Inn to learn more about homelessness and how they can help.
Preventing Homelessness
A special QRLA event was dedicated to preventing homelessness and helping vulnerable tenants.
Belleville Housing Summit
Representatives from QRLA made a submission on how landlords can help with the housing crisis.
Eviction Alternatives
QRLA worked with Development Council of Quinte to promote eviction alternatives.
Tenant Legal Support
The QRLA invited Community Advocacy & Legal Centre (CALC) to educate QRLA members on how to better handle and assist vulnerable tenants experiencing difficulties.
CMHC Round Table
QRLA participated in the CMHC’s housing market round table along with the City of Belleville, Chamber of Commerce, Quinte Homebuilder’s Association, home developers and other municipalities.
Preserving our Watershed
QRLA helped Quinte Conservation get the message out to landlords and tenants about water conservation.
Helping Small Landlords at Tribunal Hearings
QRLA volunteers set up a free help kiosk at the LTB hearings for small landlords without legal representation.