Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.44
LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
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(A) The city may suspend or revoke a residential rental license pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of this code. (B) Any person whose residential rental license has been suspended or revoked in violation of this chapter shall also be subject to any of the following: (1) Any and all civil remedies available to the city, including injunctive remedies, that a court of competent jurisdiction may impose; and (2) The posting of placard(s) by the city on any portion of the property that states that the residential rental license has been suspended or revoked and that no new leases may be entered into and no leases may be removed until the proper license is secured. No person shall deface or remove a placard posted pursuant to this section. A placard may only be removed by the city upon full compliance with this section. (Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024)
Under Markham CHAPTER 121: RENTAL PROPERTIES § 121.44, the city has the authority to suspend or revoke a residential rental license according to the procedures set out in Chapter 110 of the municipal code. When a license is suspended or revoked, the city may pursue civil remedies—including court-ordered injunctions—and may post official placards on the property notifying the public that the license is no longer valid and that no new leases may be signed or existing leases terminated until a proper license is reinstated. These placards are legally protected and may only be removed by the city itself once the property is back in full compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Markham should be aware that § 121.44 gives the city broad authority to suspend or revoke a rental license and to post visible placards on the property announcing that suspension or revocation. A compliant operator generally maintains an active, valid residential rental license at all times and promptly addresses any code violations that could trigger proceedings under Chapter 110. Interfering with or removing a city-posted placard before the city authorizes its removal constitutes a separate violation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 121.44, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their building's residential rental license is in good standing, as a suspended or revoked license can affect the legal status of new leases at the property. If a placard is posted on a rental property indicating a license suspension or revocation, that notice is a public signal that the property may not be in compliance with Markham's rental regulations. Tenants who believe their housing situation is affected by a license action may consider contacting the City of Markham directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with municipal housing law for general information about their options.
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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