If a person is described as an occupant for enforcement purposes, which of the following is correct?

• A. An occupant is 18 or older.
• B. An occupant is under 18.
• C. An occupant is exactly 18.
• D. Age does not determine occupant status.

Answer: (A)

In enforcement contexts, a person is considered an occupant if they are 18 years of age or older. This aligns with the age of majority in Ontario, giving that person the capacity to understand and be responsible for enforcement actions and compliance related to the property. Therefore, someone who is 18 or older fits the occupant definition, while someone under 18 does not. Saying “exactly 18” is too narrow because 19, 20, and so on are also occupants. The idea that age does not determine occupant status is incorrect because age is the deciding factor in this designation.