The Ontario Landlords Association says there will likely be a host of problems when recreational marijuana becomes legal next month.
It predicts conflicts between cannabis consumers and tenants exposed to second-hand pot smoke, safety issues for those who grow cannabis in their units and significant clean-up costs for landlords after a cannabis user vacates a unit.
Group member William Blake says landlords would like to see a streamlined dispute resolution process for cannabis-related issues at the province's landlord and tenant board.
The PC government unveiled its legislation yesterday and allows cannabis to be smoked by those over 19 wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted.