What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, dilapidated structures, fire/accident hazards, and unsightly surface conditions; enforcement: Owner must repair/maintain property to comply or clear it; municipality may do required work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or added to tax roll. Source: By-law 2018-081: Property Standards, verified 2026-06-09.
| standards | Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, wrecked/abandoned vehicles, dilapidated structures, fire/accident hazards, and unsightly surface conditions | s. 3.2, s. 3.3.4 |
| enforcement | Owner must repair/maintain property to comply or clear it; municipality may do required work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or added to tax roll | s. 8.12.1, s. 8.12.2 |
Property standards by-law for maintenance and occupancy standards.