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.

Adequate Heat By-law 76-2006 (as amended by By-law 98-2019 and 127-2022) adopted bylaw

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.

Lot Maintenance By-law 127-2007 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Governs and regulates the maintenance of land in Oshawa, including grass/weed height and accumulation of debris, to prevent unsightly lots.

Property Standards By-law 1-2002 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Sets minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for property in Oshawa (exterior condition, structural soundness, sanitation) enforceable against unsightly or dangerous premises.

Shopping Cart By-law 181-2022 adopted bylaw

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.

Vacant Building Registry By-law 15-2024 (as amended by By-law 103-2025) adopted bylaw

Establishes permitting and registration requirements for vacant buildings and land in Oshawa to address the maintenance and safety of vacant/derelict properties.

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