Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
Beginning on July 1st, 2021, when a new or renewed tenancy is signed on a Woolwich rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance tasks must be done by the end of 90 days.
From the 1st of July in 2021, when a new or renewed lease is entered into on the Woolwich rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be done by the end of 90 days.
Failure to comply with all of the Healthy Homes Standards by the end of the expected timeframe can result in a fine of up to $7200. In addition, if the existing Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance is not included within the renewal, new or revised tenancy agreement it could result in an additional fine or infringement fee.
Any tenant can ask for information regarding the Healthy Homes Standard and how they are related to the house they live in. If the landlord or property manager fails to provide the required information within 21 days of receiving the request, they can be issued an infringement notice and be fined as high as $750.
In addition, there is also a penalty approximately $900 for landlords or property managers who provide a false or false Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or other information. The person responsible for this fine is the one who is identified on the tenancy agreement as being the person letting the property out, so it could be the name of the landlord as well as the company that manages the property.
The information contained in the Compliance Statement needs to be up-to-date when the tenancy contract is executed, and it should be kept updated during the entire tenancy, as associated work has been completed.
It’s also important to remember that landlords who manage several rental properties can face greater penalties for non-compliance. The harshest penalties are handed down for serious breaches. Landlords with six or more properties could receive fines of up to $50,000 and as high as $100,000 in the case of hearing claims.
In the end, a failure to meet the Healthy Homes requirements can hit your pocket and result in significant fines and still being required to adhere to the regulations. Don’t take a chance with your rental property call us now and ask us to conduct a home assessment performed on the rental property you are renting.
Get the full description of details on Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.