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The Town of Whitby has prescribed property standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the Town of Whitby. All property owners are required to repair and maintain their properties in compliance with the minimum maintenance standards including in the Property Standards By-Law.
The Property Standards By-Law addresses a number of property maintenance issues, including:
- Accessory buildings and structures
- Building safety requirements
- Exterior stairs and balconies
- Fuel burning appliances
- Garbage storage
- Kitchen facilities
- Minimum heating requirements (rental properties)
- Occupancy standards of residential properties
- Plumbing maintenance and repair
- Structural soundness of buildings
- Water facilities
- Yard drainage, maintenance, and safety
- Yard maintenance and cleanliness
File a Property Standards Complaint
To report a property standards violation, please contact Building & By-law Services at 905.430.4305 or by email, or by completing the online complaint form below.
- Complete the By-law Services Online Complaint Form
