If violations continue after remediation, what is an appropriate PSO approach?

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When violations persist after remediation, the appropriate approach is to escalate enforcement and apply stricter remedies or penalties within the powers of the applicable by-laws and statutes. The purpose is to compel actual compliance and protect health, safety, and property standards. After an initial remediation step, continued non‑compliance signals that softer measures aren’t sufficient, so using progressive enforcement tools—such as formal orders to remedy, penalties or fines, and, if needed, court or administrative actions—helps ensure lasting compliance. Document the ongoing violations, provide clear deadlines, and apply stronger remedies as allowed, with due process followed.

Consider why the other paths aren’t suitable: permanently closing a property is an extreme measure that requires specific triggers and procedures; ignoring violations or issuing only a warning letter without follow‑up does nothing to address continuing non‑compliance. Escalation is the responsible, effective response to ensure the by‑law standards are met.