Hamilton landlords turn on heat to comply with bylaw, tenants say it’s too hot

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Every year in Hamilton, landlords are legally obligated to supply heat, starting on Sept.15 but over the years, fall temperatures in the region have gotten warmer, and warmer.

However, that schedule may no longer align with the needs of residents, as some suffer through sweltering temperatures while property owners try to abide by the law.

“I have an existing heart condition, and that sort of heat is very dangerous for me. It could actually end me,” says David Llewellyn, a Hamilton resident.

Inside 100 Forest Ave. in downtown Hamilton, residents say they’re too hot.

“I live on the 20th floor. It’s unfortunately not very great right now. Up until yesterday, it was about 33 degrees, with the a/c on,” says Shanley Mclellan, who lives in the building.

Landlords are required to turn on the heat for tenants in Hamilton, even though the average daytime temperature over the last 7 days, has consistently been well over 20 degrees Celsius.