Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.99
PENALTY
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(A) Violation of this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $75, nor more than $750. Each day on which a violation of this chapter occurs shall be considered a separate and distinct violation. (B) Violations of this chapter for failing to obtain a rental registration license shall require the payment of the full license fee for each year the violation occurred, in addition to any other fine or fee assessed. (C) Violations of this chapter are subject to prosecution under the city's administrative adjudication proceedings. The provisions of this division shall not preclude the city from using other methods or proceedings to adjudicate alleged violations of this chapter, including, without limitation, the institution of an action in the Circuit Court of the county, or before another administrative tribunal which has jurisdiction to consider the violation. (D) In the event a person commits repeated violations of this chapter, the city may institute an action to enjoin such person from committing further violations of this chapter. In the event such action is instituted and an injunction is issued, the person whose conduct is enjoined shall be required to compensate the city for attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in obtaining the injunction. (Ord. 17-O-2162, passed 1-18-2017; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024)
Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.99 establishes that anyone who violates the city's rental property rules can face a fine ranging from $75 to $750, with each day of ongoing noncompliance counted as a separate violation. Landlords who fail to obtain a required rental registration license must also pay the full license fee for every year the violation persisted, on top of any other fines. The city may pursue enforcement through administrative adjudication, Circuit Court, or other tribunals, and can seek a court injunction against repeat violators—with the violator responsible for the city's attorneys' fees and costs if an injunction is granted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.99, compliant property operators generally maintain a current rental registration license and promptly address any identified violations to avoid the accumulation of per-day fines. Because each day of noncompliance is treated as a distinct violation, unresolved issues can result in rapidly escalating financial exposure between $75 and $750 per day. Operators who have allowed a registration lapse should be aware that back license fees for each unlicensed year are owed in addition to any assessed fines, and that the city has multiple enforcement avenues available to it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.99 gives the city broad authority to pursue landlords who fail to comply with rental property requirements, including those who have not obtained a proper rental registration license. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a required license or is otherwise violating Chapter 121 may report the situation to the city for potential administrative adjudication or other enforcement action. Tenant-rights organizations in the Markham area can help residents understand how these enforcement mechanisms may be relevant to their housing situation and what general options exist for raising concerns.
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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