What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipality of Leamington, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law 840-08 Standards for the Maintenance of Land and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Standards: Grass/weeds over eight inches (20 cm); refuse/debris; not neat and tidy; deep ruts/holes; ponding water. Enforcement: Municipality may issue work order; if owner fails, municipality may enter and carry out work; expenses may be added to tax roll and collected as taxes.
| standards | Grass/weeds over eight inches (20 cm); refuse/debris; not neat and tidy; deep ruts/holes; ponding water. | s. 3; s. 4; s. 5; s. 6 |
| enforcement | Municipality may issue work order; if owner fails, municipality may enter and carry out work; expenses may be added to tax roll and collected as taxes. | s. 8; s. 10; s. 11 |
Municipal Act s.127/128 by-law requiring owners to clean and clear land; long grass and weeds deemed a public nuisance. Passed May 26, 2008.
| standards | Yards must be clean and free from rubbish, debris, hazards, wrecked vehicles, excessive grass, brush, noxious weeds, partially constructed structures, pests, dead trees, dilapidated buildings. | s. 13 |
| enforcement | Municipality may cause property to be repaired or demolished if owner/occupant fails to comply with an Order. | s. 103 |
Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of all property under Building Code Act s.15.1; scanned PDF confirmed by OCR.