Toronto · Ward 12 · TCHC

71 Merton St

167 units · 10 storeys · built 1980 · managed by TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

RentSafeTO score

evaluated Jul 6, 2026 · proactive score 97 · what scores mean

LTB orders, Jan–May 2026

1.2 per 100 units · most are arrears filings

Rent control

Likely rent-controlled

first occupied before Nov 15, 2018 — the annual guideline (2.1% in 2026) applies · details

Fire code

open violation · 40 recorded since 2018 · last inspection Jun 3, 2026

Investment (5 yrs)

no permits on file since Aug 2021

Building facts

Heatinghot water

Laundry roomyes

Parkingunderground garage , garage accessible thru buildg , carport , surface parking

Visitor parkingboth

Bike parkingnot available

Elevators2

Sprinklersyes

Fire alarmyes

Barrier-free entranceyes

Pets allowedyes

Non-smokingyes

Hydro metered per unitno

Gas metered per unitno

Intercomyes

Lockers / storageno

Self-reported by the building owner or manager at RentSafeTO registration; City of Toronto open data.

Area context: 2,844 requests to 311 in postal area M4S in 2026 so far (most common: Road Pothole / Road Damage; Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required; Property Standards and Maintenance Viola). Area-level only — the public 311 data does not identify addresses.

Score history

Evaluation	Score
Jul 23, 2024	85
Jul 6, 2026	97

Fire code violations

40 violation records since 2018 in Toronto Fire Services' high-rise inspection data; 1 currently open. Most frequent:

Maintenance of closures (3)
Damaged fire separations (3)
Accumulation of combustible materials (2)

Source: Toronto Fire Services residential inspection results, refreshed daily. A violation record is a finding at inspection time; open items are those without a recorded close date.

Landlord and Tenant Board orders

How to read these orders and codes →

File	Application	Date	Order
LTB-L-106773-25	L2 eviction application (other reasons)	Mar 31, 2026	PDF
LTB-L-010580-25	L2 eviction application (other reasons)	Jan 23, 2026	PDF

Final orders published by Tribunals Ontario (Jan–May 2026 release). An order records the outcome of an application; a high count of L1 (arrears) filings reflects filing activity, not the state of the building. Orders with confidentiality directives are excluded at source.

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