Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.43
TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Operative Text
(A) Every tenant of a rental unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that portion of the premises, both interior and exterior, that the tenant occupies, uses, shares or controls. Every tenant shall ensure that his or her trash, garbage and other refuse is stored and disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner. (B) No tenant either by negligence or abuse shall create or contribute to the creation of any violation of this chapter. (C) No tenant shall create or permit to be created by others any noise, smoke, vibration, fumes, vapor, glare, odor or dust within that portion of the premises that the tenant occupies, uses or controls which interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment of other rental residential units on a rental residential property or of nearby properties. (D) No tenant shall store flammable or hazardous materials or devices in such quantities or in such a manner as to create a fire, health or other hazard to the premises or other persons. (E) Vehicles are to be parked or driven on improved parking areas or driveways only without blocking public access to sidewalks or roadways. (F) Tenants shall be required to procure renters' insurance for the unit they inhabit. (G) Tenants shall be responsible for registering all vehicles and animals as required by this code. (Ord. 17-O-2162, passed 1-18-2017; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024) Penalty, see § 121.99
Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.43 establishes a set of responsibilities that tenants must meet while occupying a rental unit. These include maintaining cleanliness of their space (inside and out), properly disposing of refuse, avoiding noise or nuisance conditions that disturb neighbors, refraining from storing hazardous materials unsafely, parking vehicles only in designated improved areas, carrying renters' insurance, and registering vehicles and animals as required by local code. The provision makes clear that tenants may not—whether through negligence or deliberate action—contribute to violations of the broader rental property chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 121.43, compliant operators generally incorporate these tenant responsibilities into lease agreements so that expectations around cleanliness, refuse disposal, noise, hazardous materials, parking, renters' insurance, and vehicle and animal registration are clearly documented from the start of tenancy. Property managers commonly conduct periodic property inspections to identify conditions that may indicate a tenant is not meeting the standards set out in this provision. Keeping written records of communications about any observed violations can support enforcement through the penalty provisions referenced at § 121.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 121.43 of Markham's rental property code outlines the obligations tenants carry during their tenancy, covering everything from sanitation and noise to renters' insurance and vehicle registration. Tenants who believe they are being held responsible for conditions they did not cause or contribute to may find it useful to document the state of their unit with dated photographs and written communications. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Markham's local ordinances can help residents understand how these responsibilities interact with landlord obligations and what options exist if a violation notice is disputed under § 121.99.
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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