Property maintenance — London, Ontario

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

In the City of London, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Standards By-law No. CP-24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. Enforcement: Committee may confirm, modify, rescind order to demolish or repair, or extend time.

Property Standards By-law No. CP-24 adopted bylaw

standards	Exterior property areas must be neat and tidy, including removal of rubbish, garbage, brush, waste, litter, debris, pests, weeds over 20 cm, overgrown vegetation, unsafe trees, inoperative vehicles, and dilapidated structures.	s. 3.1.1; s. 3.1.2
enforcement	Committee may confirm, modify, rescind order to demolish or repair, or extend time.	s. 7.13

scout note

Sets minimum maintenance standards for exteriors, structures, plumbing/electrical/heating, occupancy (headroom, ventilation, sanitary facilities); bans utility disconnection to occupied rentals; requires pest control; orders appealable within 14 days. Consolidated to 2026-06-23.

Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law - PW-15 adopted bylaw

standards	Refuse, prohibited plants, graffiti prohibited on land; lawn >20cm, vegetative growth >0.9m in visibility triangles, unenclosed excavations, water >30cm deep, and unmaintained outdoor furniture/pool water prohibited.	s. 2.2, s. 2.3, s. 3.1–s. 3.10
enforcement	Officer may issue Work Order or Order to Discontinue Activity; Director may do work at owner's expense, recover costs by action or adding to tax roll; administrative monetary penalty available.	s. 5.3, s. 5.7, s. 5.10, s. 5.13

scout note

Regulates maintenance of yards and lots, including refuse, debris, vegetation, and conditions that affect neighbourhood safety or appearance.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: https://london.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Property maintenance across Ontario · Property maintenance in other municipalities