3. Call an inspector
Question & Answer
Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?If your landlord does not fix the problem, you can call your local property standards or department, or your town or city hall, municipal office, or local councillor. Many cities, towns, and other municipalities have inspectors who can your landlord to make repairs or to clean up your building.
If there are no housing standards by-laws where you live, your municipality has to enforce the provincial maintenance standards.
Depending on the problem, you might also want to contact your local Public Health department or Fire Marshal's office.
If you think unsafe or unlicensed electrical work was done in your place, you can contact the province's Electrical Safety Authority.
