| standards | Prohibited to deteriorate or allow deterioration of buildings; defects include non-waterproof envelope, cracked mortar, unstable stairs/balconies, broken windows, mold, rusted exterior elements. | s. 3.1.1; s. 3.1.2 |
| enforcement | Municipality issues written work order (avis de travaux); if owner fails to comply, Superior Court may authorize municipality to perform work and recover costs from owner; municipality may also expropriate deteriorated property vacant ≥1 year. | s. 2.2.1; s. 2.2.4; s. 2.2.5 |
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Municipalité de Blanc-Sablon bylaw on building occupancy and maintenance (art. 145.41 LAU); adopted 17 February 2026, in force 2 April 2026.