Property maintenance — Victoria, Nova Scotia

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

In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, standards: Yards kept clean and free from garbage and debris; accessory buildings maintained in good repair free from hazards; enforcement: Building inspector serves written notice to remedy; if repairs not made the Municipality may do repairs at occupant's expense and recover costs by court action. Source: Minimum Housing Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-05.

Minimum Housing Standards By-law adopted bylaw
standards Yards kept clean and free from garbage and debris; accessory buildings maintained in good repair free from hazards Part 5 (5.1 YARDS)
enforcement Building inspector serves written notice to remedy; if repairs not made the Municipality may do repairs at occupant's expense and recover costs by court action Part 9 (9.1, 9.2)
scout note

Sets minimum standards for housing and property maintenance in Victoria County; addresses structural safety and habitability.

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