Property Standards & Yard Maintenance

The City of Vaughan takes pride in maintaining safe, attractive, and well-maintained properties, neighbourhoods and communities. The Property Standards By-law establishes minimum standards for the maintenance and occupancy of all properties within the city. Other by-laws such as the Long Grass and Weeds By-law, Standing Water By-law and Vital Services by-law set standards to help protect the health, safety and well-being of property owners, tenants, occupants and visitors, while supporting the overall quality of life in Vaughan.

Property Standards and Maintenance By-laws

Property owners and tenants play an important role in helping keep Vaughan's neighbourhoods clean, safe, and well-maintained. The City's Property Standards Officers investigate complaints related to property maintenance and enforce applicable property-related by-laws. Explore the information below to learn about common property standards by-laws and the regulations that apply to properties throughout the City of Vaughan.

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Did you receive a Property Standards Order?

Property Standards Orders issued by the City of Vaughan may be appealed to the Property Standards Committee by filing an appeal within 14 days of receiving the Order.

Click here to appeal a Property Standards Order