Property Standards
Municipal Code Chapter 866 - Maintenance - Occupancy Standards establishes minimum standards for the maintenance and occupancy of properties within the City. This includes owners of rental residential property. All repairs and maintenance of property required by the standards prescribed in the by-law shall be carried out in a manner accepted as good workmanship in the trades concerned and with materials suitable and sufficient for that purpose.
The Chapter sets out minimum standards related to the following categories:
| Exterior Property Areas - General Requirements |
| Drainage |
| Retaining Walls |
| Fences |
| Light Standards and Fixtures |
| Walkways, Driveways, Ramps, Parking Areas and Landings |
| Buildings and Accessory Buildings |
| Health and Refuse |
| Compost |
| Heating Systems, Chimneys, and Fuel Burning Appliances |
| Air Conditioning |
| Ventilation |
| Plumbing |
| Kitchen |
| Bathroom |
| Floors |
| Electrical Service |
| Disconnected Utilities |
| Foundations |
| Exterior Walls, Columns and Beams |
| Exterior Doors, and Other Openings, Canopies and Awnings |
| Exterior Stairs, Balconies and Fire Escapes |
| Roof and Roof Structures |
| Exterior Maintenance |
| Interior Windows, Doors, and Stairs |
| Interior Structure - Columns and Beams |
| Walls - Ceilings |
| Elevators |
| Signs |
| Occupancy Standards |
| Vacant Property and Buildings |
The Property Standards Committee hear appeals of orders to remedy a violation that are issued by Property Standards Officers.
Print out a Property Standards Complaint Form.
For more information, contact the Legislative, Building, Parking and Transit Services Division.
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