{
 "topic": "property-maintenance",
 "label": "Property maintenance",
 "question": "What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?",
 "jurisdiction": "Northwest Territories",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/nt/property-maintenance/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003517",
   "name": "Fort Liard",
   "type": "Hamlet",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-liard/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/fort-liard/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/fort-liard/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04",
   "document": "Bylaw 63 — Inoperable Vehicles By-law",
   "document_number": "63",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/fort-liard/property-maintenance/bylaw-63/",
   "answer": "In the Hamlet of Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits inoperable, wrecked or dismantled vehicles ('wrecked vehicle') on public or private property not located in a building and not part of a lawfully operated business; enforcement: SAO/Council may issue written Order to owner to take remedial action; Council may hold a hearing; SAO/Council may take immediate remedial action to remove imminent danger to public health or safety. Source: Bylaw 63 — Inoperable Vehicles By-law, verified 2026-06-04."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003522",
   "name": "Fort Smith",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04",
   "document": "Unsightly Land By-law No. 855",
   "document_number": "855",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/fort-smith/property-maintenance/bylaw-855/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits unsightly land: accumulation of rubbish/refuse, inoperative vehicles/machinery, construction/industrial vehicles in residential setting, animal/yard material, ashes, building materials, garbage, graffiti/dilapidated surfaces, grass over 6 inches; enforcement: Enforcement Officer issues Clean Up Order; if not complied with, Town may carry out work and charge cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days. Source: Unsightly Land By-law No. 855, verified 2026-06-04."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003524",
   "name": "Hay River",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/hay-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/hay-river/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/hay-river/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04",
   "document": "Unsightly Land Bylaw No. 2322/GEN/13",
   "document_number": "2322/GEN/13",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/hay-river/property-maintenance/bylaw-2322-gen-13/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits unsightly land: accumulation of rubbish/refuse, manure, carcasses, inoperative machinery, building/yard material, garbage, graffiti/dilapidated surfaces; grass/weeds over 20 cm (8 inches); junked vehicles; dangerous excavations/dilapidated buildings; enforcement: Enforcement Officer issues Clean Up Order; if not complied, Town carries out work and charges cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days. Source: Unsightly Land Bylaw No. 2322/GEN/13, verified 2026-06-04."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003525",
   "name": "Inuvik",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/inuvik/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/inuvik/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/inuvik/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04",
   "document": "Consolidated Vacant and Derelict Property By-law No. 2758/PS/25",
   "document_number": "2758/PS/25",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/inuvik/property-maintenance/bylaw-2758-ps-25/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, standards: Prohibits vacant/derelict buildings, structures, vegetation or waste that are a danger to public health/safety/welfare or a fire hazard; owner must keep visible fences, structures and finishes in good repair and secure vacant property against entry/vandalism/fire; enforcement: Peace Officer issues notice to owner ordering remedy (compliance within up to 60 days); if not complied Town may secure/remove/demolish property and charge cost to owner; appeal to Council within 14 days, then to Supreme Court; standards: Prohibits unsightly land/premises: accumulation of animal material, ashes, building material, refuse, garbage, hazardous waste, litter, household appliances/furniture; inoperative ATVs/vehicles/equipment/machinery; graffiti/dilapidated building surfaces; enforcement: Peace Officer issues Clean-up Order (compliance within 15 days); if not complied, Town carries out actions and charges cost against owner as taxes; appeal to Council within 14 days. Source: Consolidated Vacant and Derelict Property By-law No. 2758/PS/25; Unsightly Land-Premises By-law No. 2656/H&S/20, verified 2026-06-04."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003526",
   "name": "Norman Wells",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04",
   "document": "Property Standards By-law No. 24-01",
   "document_number": "24-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nt/norman-wells/property-maintenance/bylaw-24-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, standards: No person shall permit land/premises/structure, excavation, surface water, refuse or other matter to be or remain untidy or unsightly; enforcement: Town Manager may declare nuisance/unsightly and require owner to remove litter/waste at owner's expense, build screening, or remedy as directed; if not done, Town may clean up and charge cost to owner. Source: Property Standards By-law No. 24-01, verified 2026-06-04."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003535",
   "name": "Yellowknife",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nt/yellowknife/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nt/yellowknife/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/nt/yellowknife/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04",
   "document": "Unsightly Lands By-law No. 3979",
   "document_number": "3979",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Unsightly Lands By-law No. 3979, verified 2026-06-04."
  }
 ],
 "not_on_file": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003514",
   "name": "Délı̨nę",
   "path": "/ca/nt/delne/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003515",
   "name": "Enterprise",
   "path": "/ca/nt/enterprise/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003516",
   "name": "Fort Good Hope",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-good-hope/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003521",
   "name": "Fort Simpson",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-simpson/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003530",
   "name": "Tuktoyaktuk",
   "path": "/ca/nt/tuktoyaktuk/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003531",
   "name": "Tulita",
   "path": "/ca/nt/tulita/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003512",
   "name": "Aklavik",
   "path": "/ca/nt/aklavik/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003518",
   "name": "Fort McPherson",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-mcpherson/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003519",
   "name": "Fort Providence",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-providence/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003520",
   "name": "Fort Resolution",
   "path": "/ca/nt/fort-resolution/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003523",
   "name": "Gamèti",
   "path": "/ca/nt/gameti/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003527",
   "name": "Paulatuk",
   "path": "/ca/nt/paulatuk/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003528",
   "name": "Sachs Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/nt/sachs-harbour/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003529",
   "name": "Tsiigehtchic",
   "path": "/ca/nt/tsiigehtchic/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003532",
   "name": "Ulukhaktok",
   "path": "/ca/nt/ulukhaktok/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003533",
   "name": "Wekweètì",
   "path": "/ca/nt/wekweeti/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003534",
   "name": "Whatì",
   "path": "/ca/nt/whati/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003513",
   "name": "Behchokǫ̀",
   "path": "/ca/nt/behchoko/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-04"
  }
 ]
}