Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
As of 1st July 2021, when a brand new, renewed or varied tenancy is signed for a Glengarry rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance tasks need to be taken care of inside of 90 days.
From the 1st of July in 2021, when a brand new, renewed or varied tenancy is signed on the Glengarry rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be completed within 90 days.
Failure to adhere to each of Healthy Homes Standards by the end of the anticipated timeframe could result in a fine of up to $7200. Additionally, if a existing Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance is not included in an updated, renewed, or revised tenancy agreement there may be an additional penalty or infringement fee.
Every tenant is entitled to request information about the Healthy Homes Standard and how they are related to the house they are living in. If the landlord or property manager does not provide the information requested within 21 days from getting the notice, the tenant could receive an infringement notice and be fined up to $750.
In addition, there is also a penalty of as much as $900 for property owners or property managers that provide false or false Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or information. The person who is liable for this fine is the person who is named on the lease contract as the person renting the property and it could be the landlord’s name or the company that manages the property.
The information contained in the Statement of Compliance requirements to be accurate when the tenancy contract is executed, and it is updated throughout the duration of the tenancy when any necessary work related to it’s finished.
It is also important to remember that landlords who own multiple rental properties may receive greater penalties for non-compliance. The most severe penalties are given for the most serious violations. Those who have more than six properties could be fined up to $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 in the case of hearing claims.
It is clear that failure to meet compliance with Healthy Homes requirements can hit your bank account with massive fines as well as still being required to adhere to the regulations. Do not risk your rental property Contact us now and make arrangements to have a house evaluation performed on your rental property.
Find the full information on details on Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.