Hamilton By-law 07-170, s. 2(2) — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

Without restricting the generality of subsection (1), the keeper of a lodging house shall ensure:

• (a) That the building and all facilities are maintained and used in accordance with the standards provided in this by-law, and that the same and all equipment, furniture and furnishings are kept in good repair and in clean and sanitary condition, and available for use by residents;
• (b) That each resident of the lodging home is supplied with a separate lockable mail box;
• (c) That a register is maintained at the lodging house, with the name and signature of all residents, their usual residence or if none their last residence, the date of entry to and date of departure from the lodging house, and type of identification produced by the resident to the operator or staff of the lodging house;
• (d) That there is provided at all times an adequate supply of clean towels for each individual, and other customary toilet supplies, and that all water-closet accommodation and toilet accommodation is provided without extra charge; and
• (e) That there is posted along with the licence certificate a notice signed by the operator, giving his or her name, address and telephone number, and the name, address and telephone number of the employee or agent in charge of the particular premises, along with the emergency telephone numbers for Fire, Police, Building and Public Health Services Departments.