What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Steinbach, Manitoba, property maintenance rules are set by By-Law No. 1641 (Derelict Vehicles) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Standards: no person shall park, abandon or leave, a derelict vehicle on private property; no owner shall keep or allow to be kept, any derelict vehicle. Enforcement: Offence Notice issued (21 days to comply); fine $100.00 to $1,000.00; vehicle removed, towed, impounded, stored, destroyed or sold; charges added to taxes.
By-Law No. 1641 (Derelict Vehicles)
adopted bylaw
standards
no person shall park, abandon or leave, a derelict vehicle on private property; no owner shall keep or allow to be kept, any derelict vehicle.
s. 3(a), s. 3(b)
enforcement
Offence Notice issued (21 days to comply); fine $100.00 to $1,000.00; vehicle removed, towed, impounded, stored, destroyed or sold; charges added to taxes.
s. 6, s. 8, s. 10, s. 11, s. 14
scout note
Regulates the parking and storing of derelict/abandoned (30+ days) vehicles on private property; junk-vehicle removal requirements.
Notice of Violation (7 days minimum), $1,000 fine, costs collected as tax.
s. 3; s. 5; s. 9
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Establishes minimum standards of building safety for residential dwellings and property owner obligations for maintaining safe, non-dangerous premises.
Junk, Weeds and Nuisance By-Law No. 1663
adopted bylaw
standards
Storage of junk, rubbish, or nuisance; grass or weeds exceeding six or twelve inches; noxious plants exceeding height limits; stagnant water.
2.1; SECTION II
enforcement
City may initiate legal action or issue notice to abate; failure allows City removal with costs added to realty taxes.
3.0; 3.2
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Requires property owners to control junk, noxious weeds, nuisance and stagnant water on private property to prevent health hazards and maintain neighbourhood standards.