Property maintenance — Val Rita-Harty, Ontario

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

In the Township of Val Rita-Harty, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean Yard By-law No. 1175-24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue written notice/order; if not complied, Municipality may do work at owner's expense and add costs to tax roll.

Clean Yard By-law No. 1175-24 adopted bylaw
standards Long grass/weeds in excess of fifteen 15 cm, dead shrubs, garbage/waste, stagnant water, unsafe excavations/wells, inoperative vehicles, unsurfaced parking, firewood/compost violations. s. 4.1, s. 4.3, s. 4.6, s. 6.1-6.4, s. 7.1-7.2, s. 8.1-8.2, s. 9.1-10.1
enforcement Officer may issue written notice/order; if not complied, Municipality may do work at owner's expense and add costs to tax roll. s. 4.15-4.16
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Requires owners/occupants to keep land clean and clear, prohibits refuse on lands, wrecking yards and dilapidated fences/structures (Municipal Act ss.127-131).

Property Standards By-law No. 1027-16 adopted bylaw
standards Rubbish, debris, dilapidated/collapsed/unfinished structures, unsafe accumulations, and unkept improvements reducing neighboring appeal are prohibited. s. 8.4(a), 8.4(i), 8.4(j)
enforcement Officer may issue order; if not complied with, Town may repair or demolish at owner's expense and recover costs. s. 9.8, 9.10, 9.17
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Section 15.1 Building Code Act by-law setting maintenance and occupancy standards for property in the Township of Val Rita-Harty.

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