What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Strong, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law 2021-019 Property Standards By-law (amended) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue an Order; owner must repair/maintain or clear property; default work may be done by Corporation at person's expense.
| standards | No property shall be used and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, altered, enlarged, maintained, used, or occupied except in conformity with this By-law. | s. 1.3 |
| enforcement | Officer may issue an Order; owner must repair/maintain or clear property; default work may be done by Corporation at person's expense. | s. 7.5(ii); s. 7.4; s. 10 |
Property standards for maintenance and occupancy of buildings and property under Building Code Act s.15.1.
| standards | Owners must keep property free of hazardous garbage, refuse, debris, ground cover, waste, and wrecked/inoperable appliances, machines, or derelict vehicles; no unauthorized dumping. | s. 1.1(a)-(b), 1.5 |
| enforcement | Officer may issue written notice/emergency order; if owner defaults, Township may do work and recover costs by action or tax roll. | s. 3.4, 3.8, 3.10 |
Municipal Act s.127/128/131 by-law on clean and safe lands: refuse, debris and used motor vehicle storage.
rules page: summarises the Property Standards By-law and links complaint form.