What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of East Hawkesbury, Ontario, standards: Yards, including vacant lots, shall be kept clean and free from garbage, rubble, litter, waste, debris, noxious plants, excessive grass/weeds, dead trees, wrecked vehicles, and dilapidated structures.; enforcement: Property Standards Officer may issue an order requiring repairs or clearance; if not carried out in time, the municipality may carry out the repair or clearance at the owner's expense.. Source: Property Standards By-Law No. 2003-58, verified 2026-06-09.
Yards, including vacant lots, shall be kept clean and free from garbage, rubble, litter, waste, debris, noxious plants, excessive grass/weeds, dead trees, wrecked vehicles, and dilapidated structures.
All yards, including vacant lots, shall be kept clean and free from
enforcement
Property Standards Officer may issue an order requiring repairs or clearance; if not carried out in time, the municipality may carry out the repair or clearance at the owner's expense.
repair or clearance at the owner's expense.
scout note
Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of properties, including yards, buildings, pests, unsafe conditions, and enforcement orders.