Key Takeaways
- RECO and HCRA assessors: up to $25,000 and $50,000 respectively, with 15 days to appeal after receiving the order (TRESA, ss. 43.2–43.3; NHCLA, ss. 76–77).
- AGCO: penalties from a published schedule, appealable to the LAT within 15 days of service (AGCO Act, s. 14).
- Child care: up to $100,000; review within 15 days of service; otherwise pay within 30 days (CCEYA, s. 39).
- FSRA mortgage penalties require a proposal within two years of awareness, with a 15-day hearing request (MBLAA, s. 39).
How They Work
Unlike discipline, many administrative penalties are imposed first and challenged afterward. TRESA assessors can impose penalties up to $25,000, appealable within 15 days after you receive the order; if you do not appeal, the order is confirmed (TRESA, ss. 43.2–43.3). The NHCLA allows up to $50,000, with the same 15-day appeal (ss. 76–77). The child care Act allows penalties up to $100,000, reviewable on request within 15 days of service (CCEYA, s. 39).
OHSA Penalties
Inspectors can now impose administrative penalties under the OHSA, with amounts set by regulation. Paying one prevents a charge for the same contravention (OHSA, s. 69.1).
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I just pay?
Consider the record it creates and any knock-on effects before paying. Get advice within the appeal window.
Does the penalty take effect during an appeal?
Under the NHCLA, an appeal body’s order takes effect immediately unless it provides otherwise, though the Divisional Court may stay it (s. 77(7)).
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, ss. 43.1–43.3 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, ss. 75–77 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019, s. 14 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, s. 39 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders and Administrators Act, 2006, s. 39 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, s. 69.1 — Checked November 10, 2026.