What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, standards: Owners must maintain residential buildings to minimum standards: structural soundness, weather-tight roofs/walls, pest-free, fire prevention, heating to 20C, plumbing, egress; enforcement: Inspector serves Order to Comply specifying non-compliance and reinspection date; failure leads to daily summary offence tickets ($250) and Supreme Court remedies (MGA s.181). Source: Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-Law
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standards
Owners must maintain residential buildings to minimum standards: structural soundness, weather-tight roofs/walls, pest-free, fire prevention, heating to 20C, plumbing, egress
s. 3; s. 9 Structural Soundness; s. 18 Heating
enforcement
Inspector serves Order to Comply specifying non-compliance and reinspection date; failure leads to daily summary offence tickets ($250) and Supreme Court remedies (MGA s.181)
s. 7 Orders by the Inspector; s. 25 Enforcement
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Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-law of the Town of Antigonish, under s.181 of the Municipal Government Act; sets property maintenance standards. PDF opened and confirmed.