Property maintenance — New Tecumseth, Ontario

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

The Town of New Tecumseth, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Cleaning and Clearing By-law 2008-047 (consolidated, amended 2019-099, 2022-011); Property Standards By-law 2019-164 (consolidated, amended by 2020-044 and 2026-059), verified 2026-10-18.

Cleaning and Clearing By-law 2008-047 (consolidated, amended 2019-099, 2022-011) adopted bylaw
standards Orderly, tidy, litter-free lands; no refuse/debris, waste material, unsafe conditions; grass/weeds over 30 cm; hazardous holes; sewage discharge; wrecked vehicles; vehicle piling; unauthorized dumping. s. 3.1, s. 3.2, s. 3.3, s. 3.4, s. 3.5.3, s. 3.6, s. 3.7, s. 3.8, s. 3.9
enforcement Officer may issue written notice to comply (not less than 72 hours); if default, Town may do work at owner's expense and recover costs by action or tax roll; notice may be dispensed with for unsafe/hazardous conditions. s. 6.1, s. 6.2, s. 6.3, s. 6.4, s. 6.5
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Requires owners to clean and clear lands and keep properties safe and clean (refuse, debris, overgrowth).

Property Standards By-law 2019-164 (consolidated, amended by 2020-044 and 2026-059) adopted bylaw
standards Property and yards must be free from refuse/debris, hazards, noxious weeds, unsafe structures, inoperative vehicles, and exterior storage of unused materials. ss. 5.1, 5.3, 6.1
enforcement If an Order is not complied with, the Town may repair/clear or demolish at the owner's expense and recover costs. s. 50.1(c); s. 53.1
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Town of New Tecumseth standards for maintenance and occupancy of property plus Property Standards Committee procedures.

New Tecumseth by-laws index

Town by-law index.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: http://newtecumseth.ca · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Property maintenance across Ontario · Property maintenance in other municipalities