Property maintenance — Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario

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

Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.

Clean Yard By-law 2024-026 adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits excessive grass/weeds, standing water, refuse/debris, graffiti, domestic/industrial waste, and wrecked/inoperative vehicles on property. s. 2.1-2.5
enforcement Municipality may order compliance, enter land to remediate at owner's expense, add costs to tax roll, or impose penalties/fines. s. 3.1.3-3.1.4, 3.2
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Regulates yards and exterior property conditions in the township.

Property Standards By-Law 2024-025 adopted bylaw
standards Exterior property areas must be neat, tidy, free from rubbish, weeds over 20cm, wrecked vehicles, and unsightly conditions. s. 3.1.1(1)
enforcement Municipality may repair or demolish property; cost constitutes a lien on the land. cost of which constitutes a lien on the land
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Sets standards for maintenance and occupancy of property.

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