Property maintenance — Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario

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

The Township of Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: By-law 26/2020 Clean Yards / Yard and Property Maintenance (consolidated Mar 7, 2022); By-law 50/2018 Property Standards (consolidated Oct 2, 2023), verified 2026-10-18.

By-law 26/2020 Clean Yards / Yard and Property Maintenance (consolidated Mar 7, 2022) adopted bylaw

standards	Exterior property areas must be neat/tidy and free from waste, pests/infestation, noxious weeds, excessive growth, unsafe trees, standing water, animal excrement, deep ruts/holes; property free of graffiti.	s. 6.1; s. 8.2
enforcement	Officer may issue an order to comply within not less than seventy-two (72) hours; if not complied with, Township may do remedial work at the expense of the Owner and recover costs, including by adding to tax roll.	s. 11.1; s. 12.1; s. 13.1

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Township by-law respecting cleaning up of yards and property maintenance under Municipal Act s.127-131: refuse, wrecking yards.

By-law 50/2018 Property Standards (consolidated Oct 2, 2023) adopted bylaw

standards	Exterior property areas shall be kept neat and tidy and free from waste, pests, noxious weeds, overgrown ground cover, derelict vehicles, and unsightly conditions.	s. 4.1
enforcement	Property Standards Officer may order repair/maintenance or clearing; if not complied with, Township may do work at person's cost and add costs to tax roll.	s. 39.2; s. 39.4

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Township of Guelph/Eramosa property standards by-law under Building Code Act s.15.1(3): maintenance and occupancy standards, debris and refuse.

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