Infrastructure

Apartment inspections

ON December 1, 2008, the Building Audit Team hit the streets to increase enforcement at apartment buildings that are in disrepair. This team makes sure that apartment buildings are properly maintained and that Toronto’s housing stock remains safe and liveable for residents in the long term. The program is designed to inspect all apartment buildings over time.

The enforcement team has 15 members. They will audit 176 buildings in the first year. In each ward, two buildings will be chosen in consultation with the local councillor and another two based on staff knowledge and experience. Privately and publicly-owned buildings are included in the audits.

The building audits focus mainly on common areas: parking garages, balconies, exterior grounds, electrical, hot water and heating systems. A random sample of units within the building is also inspected, with the occupant’s permission.

Residents are advised before the team arrives at their building. The team sets up a mobile office on site so that building residents can bring forward any of their concerns that have gone unaddressed by landlords.

Visit the City’s website to see if your building will be audited, or to view inspection results and orders issued. If your building is not immediately part of this program, you can still contact your district Municipal Licensing and Standards office about concerns that have gone unaddressed by the property owner.

buildingauditteam@toronto.ca
toronto.ca/licensing/mrab.htm
416-396-7228

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