What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipality of West Elgin, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free from rubbish, debris, hazardous objects, overgrown grass/weeds >20cm, dilapidated structures, pests, dead trees, unlicensed/inoperative motor vehicles, and wrecked/abandoned vehicles; enforcement: Upon owner default on a final binding order, the Municipality may enter the property, do the required work, and recover its expenses as provided in the Building Code Act. Source: By-law 2018-70 - Property Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-09.
| standards | Yards must be free from rubbish, debris, hazardous objects, overgrown grass/weeds >20cm, dilapidated structures, pests, dead trees, unlicensed/inoperative motor vehicles, and wrecked/abandoned vehicles | s. 3.02.1, s. 3.02.2 |
| enforcement | Upon owner default on a final binding order, the Municipality may enter the property, do the required work, and recover its expenses as provided in the Building Code Act | s. 8.01 |
Establishes property standards in West Elgin.