What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Woodstock, Ontario, standards: Vacant buildings unsecured against unauthorized entry, not registered after 60 consecutive days vacant, or failing owner duties (insurance, monthly inspection, utility disconnection after 90 days).; enforcement: Officer may issue order to discontinue or do corrective work; City may carry out work at owner's expense, recover costs as property taxes plus 15% annual interest.. Source: Vacant Building Registry By-law #9611-23, verified 2026-06-10.
Vacant Building Registry By-law #9611-23
adopted bylaw
standards
Vacant buildings unsecured against unauthorized entry, not registered after 60 consecutive days vacant, or failing owner duties (insurance, monthly inspection, utility disconnection after 90 days).
s. 3.1; s. 4.1(iii); "vacant buildings that are not secured against unauthorized entry constitute public nuisances"
enforcement
Officer may issue order to discontinue or do corrective work; City may carry out work at owner's expense, recover costs as property taxes plus 15% annual interest.
s. 6.5; s. 6.6
scout note
City of Woodstock by-law to regulate vacant buildings and establish a vacant building registry (By-law 9611-23).