Oshawa Council has approved property maintenance and yard care by-laws aimed to establish clear standards for property upkeep and outline the responsibilities of property owners.
Common property maintenance requirements include:
- Trimming hedges and tree branches so they do not obstruct sidewalks or create hazards for pedestrians and vehicles
- Maintaining shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation at a reasonable height to preserve visibility and enhance neighbourhood appearance
- Cutting grass and removing weeds on a regular basis
- Removing garbage, waste, and other debris
- Eliminating standing water that may create health, safety, or environmental concerns
- Properly maintaining natural features and landscaped areas to help preserve the character and appearance of the community.
By applying consistent property maintenance standards, the city said it aims to address community concerns while supporting residents in caring for their property responsibly.
Residents are encouraged to review the applicable by-law requirements and take the necessary steps to ensure their properties remain in compliance.
The By-laws
Adequate Heat By-law: Requires a minimum air temperature of at least 22°C between September 1 to June 15 in rented or leased living accommodations
Boulevard By-law: Hedges and trees overhanging the sidewalk
- Height of shrubs and plants
- Find assistance for grass cutting and snow removal.
Fence and Sight Triangle By-law: Height of fences
- Height of natural features (hedges, shrubs and plants)
Lot Maintenance By-law: Long grass and weeds
- Waste and debris
- Stagnant or standing water
- Graffiti
Property Standards By-law: Plumbing and drainage
- Exterior and interior walls
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Toilet and washroom facilities
- Handrails and guards
- Roof and roof structures
Apartment building inspections occur regularly in Oshawa. Tenants can request a unit inspection at any time by emailing or calling Service Oshawa.
When do the new bylaws take effect and how are they being enforced?
What a joke .why don’t you do something about all the crack heads , I am not worried about the new bylaws because I the by-laws office never does anything anyway. Grand a week to play hide and seek. No parking on street !! Right.
It’s unrelated RENTERS – like 6+ to a house – that is what is destroying the city.
Maybe the city would like to trim the tree that they planted on my buelevard after receiving permission from the same city NOT to have one planted there in the first place. That tree on city property is their responsibility, not mine. Another inept, not thought out plan from them. These trees are growing within 1 to 2 feet from every house down the one side of Cromwell ave., and continue to grow every year. Thanks city for making a messy eye sore for my neighbors and myself. These trees will soon be reaching right onto our roofs!..I certainly imagine they haven’t planted any of these trees on THEIR front lawn.
Go to central oshawa with the nice century homes turned into illegal lodging houses. It’s DISGUSTING. Stop with all the creepy, trashy renters in single family neighbourhoods!!!!!!