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How to look up a property-standards issue

This page is a public educational walkthrough. It is not a retainer, a court form, or a promise about your result. For legal advice, you should contact an appropriate Lawyer or Paralegal specializing in the area of law you need assistance with.

  1. Property standards are usually municipal

    The city by-law is the local rule. Complaints go to the city.

  2. The enabling power is provincial

    Municipal Act or City of Toronto Act materials are on the municipal shelf.

Official law on this site: municipal-local-government.

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