Property maintenance — Richmond Hill, Ontario

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

City of Richmond Hill has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-10.

Municipal Code Chapter 1010 - Property Standards By-law No. 62-24 adopted bylaw
standards No owner shall fail to maintain property in conformity with the Standards; all yards must be kept free of dead or hazardous trees; outdoor waste/refuse must be screened from view. "No Owner shall fail to maintain their Property in conformity with the Standards."; "All Yards shall be kept free of any Dead, or Hazardous Trees."
enforcement Enforcement Officer issues an Order to repair or clear; if not complied with, the Corporation may carry out the work at the owner's expense, with a lien on the land added to the tax roll. "carry out the Repair or clearance at the Owner's expense"; "The Corporation shall have a lien on the land for the amount spent on the Repair"
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By-law prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Richmond Hill.

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