Who may appeal a property standards decision?

• A. Only the municipal administrator.
• B. The local appeal body.
• C. An owner or designated applicant may appeal to the local appeal body or Ontario Land Tribunal, depending on jurisdiction and by-law provisions.
• D. No appeal is allowed.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is who has standing to challenge a property standards decision. Typically, the property owner—or someone the owner has designated to act on their behalf—may appeal. Where and how that appeal is heard depends on the municipality: it can be the local appeal body, or, in other cases, the Ontario Land Tribunal, in accordance with the specific jurisdiction and by-law provisions. This setup gives the owner (or their designate) a formal route to review or contest the decision, rather than leaving decisions unreviewable.