Requires landlords to maintain adequate and suitable heat for rented or leased dwellings/living accommodation in Oshawa, part of the City's property-standards regime.
Property maintenance — Oshawa, Ontario
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The City of Oshawa, Ontario has 5 adopted bylaws on file: Adequate Heat By-law 76-2006 (as amended by By-law 98-2019 and 127-2022); Lot Maintenance By-law 127-2007 (consolidated); Property Standards By-law 1-2002 (consolidated); Shopping Cart By-law 181-2022; Vacant Building Registry By-law 15-2024 (as amended by By-law 103-2025), verified 2026-08-23.
Governs and regulates the maintenance of land in Oshawa, including grass/weed height and accumulation of debris, to prevent unsightly lots.
Sets minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for property in Oshawa (exterior condition, structural soundness, sanitation) enforceable against unsightly or dangerous premises.
Establishes minimum standards to prevent and control the discarding and abandonment of shopping carts on highways and City property, treating abandoned carts as a public nuisance/unsightly condition.
Establishes permitting and registration requirements for vacant buildings and land in Oshawa to address the maintenance and safety of vacant/derelict properties.