What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipality of Aston-Jonction, Quebec, standards: Prohibited: deteriorating or allowing deterioration of a building; non-watertight envelope, unprotected surfaces, cracked mortar, unstable stairs/balconies, holes/cracks in walls, accumulated moisture, deformed structures, mould, broken windows, non-functional doors/windows.; enforcement: Municipality issues written notice of required works with deadline; if owner fails to comply, Superior Court may authorize municipality to perform works and recover costs from owner; deterioration notice may be registered on land register; municipality may expropriate.. Source: Règlement 222-2026 sur l'occupation et l'entretien des bâtiments, verified 2026-06-14.
Règlement 222-2026 sur l'occupation et l'entretien des bâtiments
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibited: deteriorating or allowing deterioration of a building; non-watertight envelope, unprotected surfaces, cracked mortar, unstable stairs/balconies, holes/cracks in walls, accumulated moisture, deformed structures, mould, broken windows, non-functional doors/windows.
s. 4, s. 5
enforcement
Municipality issues written notice of required works with deadline; if owner fails to comply, Superior Court may authorize municipality to perform works and recover costs from owner; deterioration notice may be registered on land register; municipality may expropriate.
s. 14, s. 17, s. 15, s. 18
scout note
Opened (scanned PDF, OCR): adopted règlement 222-2026 of Municipalité d'Aston-Jonction (MRC Nicolet-Yamaska) under art. 145.41 LAU setting standards to prevent building deterioration. Adoption du règlement 9 mars 2026; entry into force 23 April 2026.