Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.06
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT
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(A) The city has created this chapter pursuant to its home rule powers and has designated the Building and Housing Department as the enforcement body. The Director of the Building and Housing Department, or his or her designee, has the authority for enforcing the provisions of this chapter and shall serve to render interpretations of this chapter. (B) The Crime-Free Rental Housing Program will be coordinated by the city's Police Department through the Chief of Police or his or her designee. (C) The Building and Housing Department Director or the Chief of Police may, when circumstances dictate, call upon the Police Department, county, state, fire district or other authorities, agencies, codes or regulations in identifying and correcting conditions in rental housing which constitute violations of this chapter or other duly enacted ordinances, regulations or laws as applicable. (Ord. 17-O-2162, passed 1-18-2017; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024)
Markham's § 121.06 establishes which city departments are responsible for overseeing rental property regulations. The Building and Housing Department serves as the primary enforcement body, with its Director holding authority to enforce and interpret the chapter, while the Police Department coordinates the Crime-Free Rental Housing Program. Both departments may draw on additional county, state, fire, or other agencies when conditions in rental housing require broader intervention.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 121.06, compliant operators in Markham recognize that the Building and Housing Department is the lead authority for rental property inspections, code interpretations, and enforcement actions. Property managers generally maintain open communication with the Building and Housing Department Director or designee when questions about chapter requirements arise, since that office holds interpretive authority. Because the Police Department also plays a role through the Crime-Free Rental Housing Program, operators familiar with § 121.06 typically understand that enforcement may involve coordination across multiple city and county agencies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 121.06 means that tenants in Markham who believe a rental property violates Chapter 121 have a designated point of contact: the Building and Housing Department, whose Director is empowered to enforce and interpret the rules. Tenants may also encounter the Police Department in connection with the Crime-Free Rental Housing Program, which operates under the Chief of Police. Those seeking to raise a concern about rental housing conditions can generally start by contacting the Building and Housing Department, and may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand which enforcement path fits their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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