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The City of Guelph Property Standards Bylaw regulates the maintenance and occupancy of all properties located within the City of Guelph. Property standards complaints most often received by City staff include:
- dead or decaying trees which pose a safety hazard
- dilapidated buildings and structures
- substandard plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation systems in dwelling units
The Property Standards Bylaw is enforced on a complaint basis.
External resources
- Mould Information from Health Canada
- Mould information from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Yard maintenance
The City of Guelph’s Yard Maintenance By-law was established in 2008. The By-law regulates the general maintenance of all properties located within the City.
The purpose of the By-law is to enhance the quality of communities and/or neighbourhoods, to protect the health, safety and well-being of the public and to ensure the continued enjoyment of property for residents and property owners of the municipality.
Yard Maintenance complaints received by City staff include:
- long grass and weeds
- rubbish, garbage, litter and debris
- animal excrement
- wrecked, dismantled, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles
The Yard Maintenance By-law is enforced on a complaint basis in the majority of the City and on a pro-active basis in select areas of the City.
For more information
Property Standards
519-837-2529 extension 2526
Fax: 519-822-1751
[email protected]