Brampton has paused new rental overcrowding bylaws due to concerns over complex enforcement and potential negative impacts on large families. Proposed changes included room size limits based on occupancy, but staff warned that investigations could be challenging without resident cooperation. Deputy Mayor Singh expressed discomfort with the policing aspect and the lack of differentiation between adults and children in the bylaw language. The council will revisit the proposal in January, aiming to refine the language.
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