What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, dilapidated structures, fire/accident hazards, and unsightly surface conditions; enforcement: Owner must repair/maintain property to comply or clear it; municipality may do required work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or added to tax roll. Source: Property Standards By-law No. 2018-081 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-08-29.
Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, dilapidated structures, fire/accident hazards, and unsightly surface conditions
s. 3.2, s. 3.3.4
enforcement
Owner must repair/maintain property to comply or clear it; municipality may do required work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or added to tax roll
s. 8.12.1, s. 8.12.2
scout note
Sets minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for buildings and land to address unsightly and dangerous premises within the municipality; office consolidation incorporates amending By-law No. 2021-145 (Oct 5, 2021).