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.
Property maintenance — London, Ontario
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of London, Ontario, 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.; 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.. Source: Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law - PW-15, verified 2026-08-28.
| 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.