Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
From the 1st of July in 2021, if a new, renewed or varied contract is signed on a Jervoistown rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance tasks need to be completed inside of 90 days.
Beginning on July 1st, 2021, when a new or renewed Tenancy is signed for a Jervoistown rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be taken care of within 90 days.
Inability to adhere to all of the Healthy Homes Standards within the anticipated timeframe could result in a fine of up to $7200. Additionally, if the most present Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance is not incorporated in the new, renewed or revised tenancy agreement, it could result in an additional fine or infringement fee.
Anyone can request information about the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the property they reside in. If the landlord or property manager is unable to supply the required information within 21 days from getting the notice, the tenant could receive an infringement notice and be fined upto $750.
In addition, there’s an additional fine of up to $900 for landlords and property managers who offer a false or misleading Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or information. The person who is responsible for this fine is the one who is listed on the tenancy agreement as the person who is who is letting the property and it could be the name of the landlord as well as the property management company.
All the information on the Statement of Compliance needs to be correct when the tenancy contract is signed, and ideally it should be kept updated throughout the tenancy as any relevant work gets completed.
It’s important to remember that a landlord who have several rental properties can face more severe penalties for not complying. The harshest penalties are handed down for severe breaches. Landlords with more than six properties could be fined as high as $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 for hearing claims.
Clearly, failure to comply with your Healthy Homes requirements can hit your wallet with significant fines and still being required to adhere to the regulations. Don’t put your rental at risk. property, contact us today and ask us to conduct a home assessment performed for your rental property.
Get the full description of details on Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.