What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, property maintenance rules are set by Minimum Housing Standards By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Standards: Yards kept clean and free from garbage and debris; accessory buildings maintained in good repair free from hazards. Enforcement: Building inspector serves written notice to remedy; if repairs not made the Municipality may do repairs at occupant's expense and recover costs by court action.
| standards | Yards kept clean and free from garbage and debris; accessory buildings maintained in good repair free from hazards | Part 5 (5.1 YARDS) |
| enforcement | Building inspector serves written notice to remedy; if repairs not made the Municipality may do repairs at occupant's expense and recover costs by court action | Part 9 (9.1, 9.2) |
Sets minimum standards for housing and property maintenance in Victoria County; addresses structural safety and habitability.