1 Bedroom in 1172 Davenport Road
Description
1172 Davenport Road is located in Toronto’s Dovercourt–Wallace Emerson–Junction neighbourhood, a dynamic west-end community known for its mix of residential character and urban convenience. Situated along Davenport Road, this address offers easy access to public transit, local shops, cafés, and everyday amenities.
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1172 Davenport Road, Toronto
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About Little Portugal / Dufferin Village
Neighbourhood Guide
The area around Dundas Street West between Dufferin Street and Lansdowne Avenue — commonly called Little Portugal or Dufferin Village — was settled by Portuguese immigrants in the 1950s and 1960s and remains one of Toronto's strongest examples of an ethnic residential enclave that has maintained its community character. The neighbourhood's bakeries, pastelarias, fish shops, and the massive Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre on Dupont Street reflect a community that has been present in this part of the city for over sixty years.
Getting Around
1172 Davenport Road is 1.6 km from Dufferin Station — roughly a 20-minute walk — giving you direct TTC subway access. Dufferin station on the Bloor–Danforth line (Line 2) is at the northern edge of the neighbourhood, and the 29 Dufferin bus provides north-south connectivity on Dufferin Street. The 505 Dundas streetcar runs east-west along Dundas Street West. Lansdowne station is a short walk west. The neighbourhood is reasonably well-connected by surface transit, though subway access requires a bus ride north to Bloor.
Parks & Green Space
Dufferin Grove Park, on Dufferin Street between Bloor and Dundas, is one of Toronto's most distinctive community parks — it features a year-round wood-fired bake oven, a Friday farmers' market, a skating rink, community gardens, and regular community events organized by the Friends of Dufferin Grove Park. The park has been cited internationally as a model of community park programming. Bartlett Parkette and other small parks are scattered through the residential streets.
Neighbourhood Character
The Dundas West strip between Dufferin and Lansdowne has a mix of old-school Portuguese businesses and a newer generation of independent cafés, bars, and restaurants that have been drawn to the area by lower rents. The neighbourhood has a working-class character that persists despite gentrification pressure. The tight-knit Portuguese community — evidenced by neighbourhood churches, the annual Festa de Santo António celebrations, and longstanding family businesses — remains a defining element of the area.
Practical Notes for Renters
Little Portugal and Dufferin Village have historically been among the more affordable rental options in the inner west end. The neighbourhood is somewhat less convenient for downtown commuters than areas directly on the Bloor Line, but the 29 Dufferin bus and 505 Dundas streetcar provide reasonable connectivity. The neighbourhood's lower commercial rents have attracted independent food businesses, making the Dundas West strip increasingly popular.
Renting in Toronto: Your Rights as a Tenant
Ontario Residential Tenancies Act
Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) applies to virtually all Toronto rental units and provides significant, enforceable protections for tenants. Here is a summary of the key rights every Toronto renter should understand before signing a lease.
Rent Increases
For units first occupied before November 15, 2018, annual rent increases are limited by the Ontario government's annual guideline (2.5% in 2024 and 2025). Units first occupied on or after November 15, 2018 are not subject to rent increase guidelines — landlords may increase rent by any amount, but must still provide 90 days' written notice using the prescribed form.
Deposits
Under Ontario law, a landlord may only collect a last month's rent deposit before you move in — no security deposit, damage deposit, or pet deposit is legal. Any additional deposits collected above the last month's rent are prohibited by the RTA, regardless of what the lease says.
Entry and Privacy
Your landlord must provide at least 24 hours' written notice before entering your unit for non-emergency purposes (such as repairs, inspections, or showing the unit). The notice must state the reason and the time of entry (between 8am and 8pm). Emergency entry is permitted without notice.
Lease Continuation
When a fixed-term lease (such as a one-year lease) expires, it automatically converts to a month-to-month tenancy on the same terms — the landlord cannot require you to sign a new lease or leave. Your rent does not automatically increase when a lease term ends.
Maintenance
Landlords are required to maintain rental units in a good state of repair and in compliance with health, safety, and maintenance standards — regardless of the tenant's rent level. This obligation exists even if the tenant knew about a problem before moving in.
Eviction
Landlords cannot evict a tenant without following the proper legal process. Eviction notices must use prescribed forms, provide the legally required notice period, and state a legitimate reason (non-payment of rent, landlord's own use, substantial renovations, etc.). Most evictions must be confirmed by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) at a hearing if the tenant disputes them.
The Landlord and Tenant Board (ltb.gov.on.ca) handles all disputes between landlords and tenants in Ontario and offers information, mediation, and adjudication services. Tenant Duty Counsel is available at LTB hearings at no cost to help tenants understand their rights.
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