What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Parish of Saint-Zéphirin-de-Courval, Quebec, standards: Prohibited: dilapidation, insalubrity, structural deterioration, pest/mould infestation, foul odours, clutter, and neighbour nuisances due to neglect or voluntary acts; enforcement: Fines $1,000–$100,000 (individual) or $2,000–$200,000 (corporation); Superior Court may authorize municipality to perform works and recover costs from owner as a priority claim secured by legal hypothec; deterioration notice registered on land registry; expropriation possible after 60 days non-compliance. Source: Règlement 07-2024 - Occupation, salubrité et entretien des bâtiments, verified 2026-06-13.
Règlement 07-2024 - Occupation, salubrité et entretien des bâtiments
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibited: dilapidation, insalubrity, structural deterioration, pest/mould infestation, foul odours, clutter, and neighbour nuisances due to neglect or voluntary acts
s. 12 — "rendre un bâtiment vétuste, délabré ou insalubre"
enforcement
Fines $1,000–$100,000 (individual) or $2,000–$200,000 (corporation); Superior Court may authorize municipality to perform works and recover costs from owner as a priority claim secured by legal hypothec; deterioration notice registered on land registry; expropriation possible after 60 days non-compliance
s. 15 — "la Cour peut autoriser la municipalité à effectuer les travaux et à en réclamer le coût du propriétaire"
scout note
Official Saint-Zéphirin-de-Courval bylaw on building occupation, sanitation and maintenance; confirmed as a real adopted bylaw PDF in the municipal document centre.