What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Malahide, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Lot Maintenance By-law No. 24-24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Notice may order remediation; if not done, municipality may remedy at owner's expense and recover costs by invoice, court, or tax roll.
Lot Maintenance By-law No. 24-24
adopted bylaw
standards
Land must be drained, cleaned and cleared of waste; noxious weeds/grass over 20cm, dumping, unsafe conditions, and overflowing Commercial Solid Waste or Grease Containers are prohibited.
s. 5
enforcement
Notice may order remediation; if not done, municipality may remedy at owner's expense and recover costs by invoice, court, or tax roll.
s. 12
scout note
Township of Malahide lot maintenance by-law (Municipal Act s.127): general prohibition, lot maintenance standards, landscaping, natural gardens, lot grading, derelict vehicles, grass and weeds.
Property Standards By-law No. 24-25
adopted bylaw
standards
Property not conforming to maintenance and occupancy standards is prohibited; offending conditions must be corrected or site cleared of buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left graded and levelled.
s. 3(2)-(3)
enforcement
Officer may order repairs or site clearance; if not complied with, Township may carry out repair/clearance at Owner's expense and recover costs by action or tax roll.
s. 5(13)(a)-(b); s. 7(4)
scout note
Township of Malahide property standards by-law under Building Code Act s.15.1: maintenance and occupancy standards, Property Standards Committee, orders and repairs.
Set Fines - Lot Maintenance By-law (Provincial Offences Act Part 1)
Court-approved set fine schedule for the Lot Maintenance By-law.
Township of Malahide By-laws and Policies
By-law index with Lot Maintenance and Property Standards by-laws.