Unit Turnovers in Markham, ON

A deeper look at how Markham conditions shape the unit turnovers work owners actually need.

Markham landlords managing Cornell and Box Grove stacked towns face a specific turnover challenge: shared mechanical systems. In a back to back town where the HRV core and the main drain stack are shared across multiple units, a turnover inspection of a single unit cannot fully assess mechanical performance. Bridgepoint's turnover protocol for stacked towns includes an HRV exhaust flow check at the unit level, a drain test of all fixtures, and a note in the closeout report if the HRV or drain shows a reduced performance condition that indicates a shared system issue requiring building level service.

The most common deferred item found at Markham unit turnovers is bathroom exhaust fan performance. Markham's humid summers push basement suite and main floor bathroom humidity well above safe levels when exhaust fans have seized or are running at reduced RPM due to bearing wear. A tenant who lived in a unit with a non functional exhaust fan for 18 months leaves behind mould growth on grout lines, behind shower surrounds, and on ceiling drywall adjacent to the fixture. The turnover scope expands to include mould remediation, which adds cost and time.

Confirming fan operation and replacing seized fans at every turnover is a $60 to $120 item that prevents a $1,200 to $3,000 remediation scope.

Paint selection at turnover matters for durability across Markham's rental cycle. A standard sheened latex applied to high traffic areas like hallways and kitchen walls cannot be cleaned without marking. Eggshell or satin finish in these areas extends the time to next required repaint and reduces the cleaning complaints during tenancy. Bridgepoint specifies commercial grade washable finish for all turnover repaints in high traffic zones and notes the product used in the closeout report so the property manager has a consistent paint specification for touch ups during the tenancy.

Lock and entry hardware assessment at turnover is both a security and a liability item. Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act requires landlords to provide secure locks. A deadbolt with a worn latch that does not engage fully, or a strike plate with only short screws into the door casing rather than into the structural frame, represents a security deficiency that is documented in the turnover report with a recommended replacement.