What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Brantford, Ontario, standards: requires all lands to be maintained in a neat and tidy condition, including the removal of waste; standards: Vacant buildings unregistered after sixty (60) days, unsecured, uninsured, unmonitored, utilities connected after ninety (90) days, or non-compliant boarding are prohibited.; enforcement: Order to discontinue or correct contravention; City may secure building without notice or do work at owner's expense plus 15 percent (15%) interest; fines apply.. Source: Lot Maintenance and Waste By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 492); Vacant Building Registry By-law 4-2016, verified 2026-06-10.
| standards | requires all lands to be maintained in a neat and tidy condition, including the removal of waste | requires all lands to be maintained in a neat and tidy condition |
City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 492 requiring lands to be maintained in a neat and tidy condition, including removal of waste.
City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 465 regulating maintenance and occupancy standards for properties.
| standards | Vacant buildings unregistered after sixty (60) days, unsecured, uninsured, unmonitored, utilities connected after ninety (90) days, or non-compliant boarding are prohibited. | s. 3.1, s. 4.1, s. 4.3 |
| enforcement | Order to discontinue or correct contravention; City may secure building without notice or do work at owner's expense plus 15 percent (15%) interest; fines apply. | s. 5.7, s. 6.1, s. 6.3, s. 6.5, s. 6.6, s. 8.1 |
City of Brantford By-law 4-2016 to regulate vacant buildings as a public nuisance, requiring securing against unauthorized entry.