Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
From the 1st of July in 2021, when a new or renewed contract is signed on a Glengarry rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance items need to be finished inside of 90 days.
From the 1st of July in 2021, when a brand new or renewed contract is signed on a Glengarry rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be done within 90 days.
Inability to adhere to all of the Healthy Homes Standards by the end of the period of time expected can lead to an amount of $7200. Additionally, if a currently-in place Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance isn’t included within the renewal, new or revised tenancy contract, there may be an additional penalty or infringement fee.
Any tenant can ask for information regarding the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the building they reside in. If the landlord or property manager does not provide the necessary information within 21 days of receiving the request, they will receive an infringement notice and could be fined up to $750.
In addition, there is also a fine of approximately $900 for landlords or property managers providing a false or inaccurate Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance or information. The person who is responsible for this fine is the person who is named on the lease agreement as the person who is leasing the property out It could also be the name of the landlord or the company that manages the property.
The information contained in the Compliance Statement needs to be up-to-date when the tenancy agreement is executed, and it should be kept updated throughout the duration of the tenancy when any associated work has been completed.
It is also crucial to keep in mind that a landlord who have multiple rental properties could face additional fines for non-compliance. The highest penalties are reserved for the most serious breaches. Landlords with six or more properties could be fined as high as $50,000, and as much as $100,000 for hearing claims.
It is clear that failure to meet requirements of Healthy Homes requirements can hit your pocket and result in huge fines, in addition to continuing to be required to comply with the requirements. Don’t take a chance with your rental property Call us today and make arrangements to have an home evaluation performed on the rental property you are renting.
See the full details for the Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.