Property maintenance — Digby, Nova Scotia

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Town of Digby has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

The Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1979-01 adopted bylaw
standards yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage enclosures maintained clean/sanitary; buildings kept free of rodents, vermin and insects; accessory buildings in good repair s. 6
enforcement building inspector gives written notice of violation with time to remedy; on failure, council serves further notice and person liable to penalties under s.228 Towns Act s. 10
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Sets minimum maintenance standards for buildings in the Town of Digby to prevent dangerous or unsightly conditions. Renumbered #1979-01; no full adoption date stated.

The Minimum Rental Housing Units Standards By-law No. 2015-01 adopted bylaw
standards yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage enclosures clean/sanitary; rental unit kept free of rodents, vermin and insects; kept free from debris/health/fire/accident hazards ss. 6, 9(1)
enforcement building inspector or by-law enforcement officer gives written notice to remedy; on failure may enter and carry out work, charging cost as first lien; fine $100-$500 s. 10
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Sets minimum standards for rental housing units in the Town of Digby covering habitability and maintenance. By-law #2015-01; no full adoption date stated.

The Vacant Building By-law No. 2013-01 adopted bylaw
standards vacant building must be secure from unauthorized entry, not dangerous or unsightly, weather-tight, free of rodents/vermin; yards kept clear of debris, tall grass and weeds ss. 3-4
enforcement Administrator serves Order to Comply; on non-compliance Town carries out work and charges cost to owner or as first lien on property s. 8
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Applies to buildings unoccupied more than 28 days; owners must keep vacant buildings secure and maintained. First reading 6 May 2013; second reading 3 June 2013.

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