Property maintenance — Toronto, Ontario

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

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

Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards adopted bylaw
standards Yards must be free from junk, rubbish, refuse, debris, dilapidated structures, inoperative vehicles, and conditions that are health, fire or other hazards. § 629-10B, § 629-10C, § 629-10D
enforcement Officer issues order; if not complied with, City may carry out repair or clearance at owner's expense and holds a lien on the property. § 629-49.1A(3); § 629-49.3A, § 629-49.3D
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Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629 setting property standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property in the City of Toronto.

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