[onetwo_threefour]

I'm not clear on why people are thinking that the photos represent a valid inspection report within the meaning of the act and regulation. If the statements prescribed under the regulation (see Delgar's post) aren't contained within the report, then there is every likelihood that the Courts would deem it not to be a proper inspection report. In many ways the RTA is though of as consumer protection legislation for the poor little tenant against the big bad landlord and technical deficiencies can easily kill a landlord's case.

It clearly says a 'landlord shall not make deductions from the security = deposit" unless the inspection requirements are met. In short, that means the landlord is obligated to return the deposit to the tenants , then sue for damages. Failing to do so is where you may run into fines, etc.