How to appeal a property standards complaint
If you get a property standards order to comply, you can appeal the order.
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Fill out the appeal form 

When you get a property standards order to comply, the appeal form is included with the order. If you choose to appeal the decision, you must do that before the deadline on the order.

You can also download a copy of the form.
Send the appeal to staff
Your appeal must include:
  • completed appeal form
  • copy of the order
  • non-refundable administration fee

You can file the appeal:

  • by registered mail
  • in person

For both appeal options, the address is:

Legislated Services
Attn: Property Standards Appeal Committee Secretary
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON  N2G 4G7

You must file the appeal form before 5 p.m. on the final date for appeal. If you send your appeal after the deadline, we will not process your appeal. You will get your fee back in this case.
 Get a hearing date
After we process your appeal, staff will follow up with a date for your appeal hearing. You will get this date by registered mail.