Which of the following is a typical enforcement action by a Property Standards Officer?

• A. Issue a Notice of Violation detailing non-compliance.
• B. Coordinate corrective actions to remedy substandard conditions.
• C. Immediately condemn the property.
• D. Revoke the owner's license.

Answer: (A)

Enforcement starts with clearly documenting what isn’t up to the required standard and telling the owner exactly what must be fixed. A Notice of Violation is the formal step that communicates the specific deficiencies, cites the by-law sections involved, and provides a deadline to remedy the issues. It creates an official record and triggers the next steps if the owner does not comply, such as further orders or penalties. More drastic actions exist in the enforcement process—condemning a property is reserved for dangerous conditions and involves additional procedures, while revoking an owner's license is not a typical tool used in standard property enforcement.