Property maintenance — Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

Town of Bridgewater has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Chapter 115 — Minimum Building Standards By-Law adopted bylaw
standards Owner must maintain buildings to minimum standards; yards kept free of rubbish/debris, hazards, tall grass/weeds; no discarded/dismantled/abandoned vehicles stored in yard s. 23; s. 24
enforcement Building Official issues Order to Remedy; on failure, summary offence ticket per day, or Town applies to Supreme Court for life-safety threats s. 7; s. 28(4); s. 28(5)
fine range $100-$5,000 and in default imprisonment up to 30 days s. 29(1)
scout note

Sets minimum building/property standards for buildings in the Town of Bridgewater (MGA s.181), addressing property maintenance.

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