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Property Standards Fines

​​By-Law Fines Increasing January 1, 2026

The City of Brampton is increasing by-law fines for parking, property standards, snow clearing and rental housing violations to help keep our community safe, fair and well maintained.

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4.4
Fail to contain garbage within a proper receptacle outdoors.
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
4.5(1)
Fail to maintain receptacle in a clean, sanitary, and operable condition.
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
4.5(2)
Fail to store receptacle with the cover lid closed and secured.
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
4.5(3)
Cause waste to exceed height of the receptacle
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
4.5(4)
Cause or permit the storage of a receptacle in a yard facing a street.
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
4.7
Fail to provide adequate garbage containers for patrons.
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
4.8
Fail to maintain public garbage containers in a clean and safe condition
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
  
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5
Fail to maintain ground cover under 20 cm in height
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
6
Fail to maintain a garden in accordance with the by-law
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
7
Cause or permit a garden to obstruct sidewalk, roadway or sightline
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
8
Permit prohibited plant(s) on private property
$250.00
$375.00
$500.00
10
Fail to comply with an order
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
  
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5.2
Fail to comply with an Order.
$500.00
$750.00
$1,000.00
6.1
Fail to make repairs in a good and workmanlike manner.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.1 (1)
Fail to keep a yard clear and free from hazardous objects, materials, or conditions.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.1 (2)
Fail to keep a yard clear and free from domestic animal excrement.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.1 (4)
Fail to keep yard clear and free from neglected or derelict furniture, appliances, equipment, or vehicle part(s).
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.1 (5)
Fail to keep a yard clear and free from holes, ruts, depressions and excavations.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.1 (6)
Supply or provide food, water, or other substance which may attract wildlife or insects.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.2
Fail to store domestic storage in accordance with the By-law.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.3
Cause or permit the storage of wrecked, discarded, dismantled, or inoperative equipment.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.4
Cause or permit the storage of construction equipment, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks, tractors, farm tractors, and utility tractors.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
7.5
Cause or permit the storage of a trailer, truck trailer, or house trailer in a yard facing a street.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
9.1
Fail to remove dead, decayed, or damaged trees.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
9.2
Fail to maintain unsightly or unreasonably overgrown hedges, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
9.3
Fail to maintain required landscaping, fences, or walls.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
9.4
Fail to protect or cultivate ground with a suitable ground cover.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
10.1
Fail to maintain a fence in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 11.1  (1)
Fail to maintain a structure, carport, building, or accessory building free from refuse and hazards.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 11.1 (2)
Fail to maintain a structure, carport, building, or accessory building in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 11.1 (3)
Fail to construct or maintain a structure, carport, building or accessory building with suitable and uniform materials.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 11.1 (4)
Fail to protect the exterior surfaces of a structure, carport, building, or accessory building with a weather-resistant material.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
11.2
Fail to repair or remove a dilapidated or collapsed accessory building.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
12.1
Fail to surface a driveway, laneway, or parking area with material capable of providing a hard and level surface.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 12.2 (1)
Fail to finish a walkway, driveway, parking, area or laneway with a hard and level surface.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect.12.2 (2)
Fail to maintain a walkway, driveway, parking area, or laneway free from potholes or unleveled conditions.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 12.2 (3)
Fail to adequately grade and drain a walkway, driveway, parking area, or laneway.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 12.2 (4)
Fail to keep a walkway, driveway, parking area, or laneway free from fuel, oil, or other chemical substance.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 12.2 (5)
Fail to maintain a walkway, driveway, parking area, or laneway free from hazards.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
12.3
Fail to remove ice and snow from a walkway or access route.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
13.1
Cause or permit the storage of a wrecked, discarded, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
13.2
Cause or permit the storage of an unplated vehicle.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
13.4
Cause or permit the storage of a vehicle or trailer on a surface other than a permitted parking surface.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
13.5
Fail to repair damage to landscaping.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
15.1
Fail to discharge sewage in an approved system.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
15.2
Cause or permit roof drainage to be discharged, directed, or channeled onto walkways or adjacent lands.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
15.3
Cause or permit the discharge of water artificially brought onto land in a yard.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
15.4
Fail to adequately grade and drain yard.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
16.1
Fail to remove graffiti or objectable markings.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
42.4
Fail to keep vacant land free from equipment, trailers, vehicles or materials that are not actively used.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
42.3
Fail to keep vacant land free from health, fire and safety hazards.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
42.5
Fail to keep vacant land graded, filled or otherwise drained.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
  
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14.1
Fail to maintain a swimming pool and the components thereof in accordance with this By-law.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
14.2
Fail to maintain and appropriately secure a swimming pool cover.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
14.3
Fail to appropriately close or fill a neglected or damaged pool.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
  
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3.1
Fail to obtain permit for fence around privately owned outdoor swimming pool
$350.00
3.2
Excavate for a privately owned pool without a Fill Permit or a Road Occupancy Permit
$350.00
3.3
Place water in privately owned outdoor pool prior to inspection and approval of pool enclosure
$350.00
3.4
Fail to maintain pool enclosure in accordance with by-law
$350.00
3.5
Alter or replace pool enclosure without permit
$350.00
3.6 (a)
Fail to ensure pool enclosure gate meets standard
$350.00
3.6 (c)
Fail to lock pool enclosure gate
$350.00
3.6 (d)
Fail to lock hot tub lid
$350.00
3.7
Fail to maintain pool enclosure
$350.00
  
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5.2
Fail to comply with an Order.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
19.1
Fail to maintain a roof and components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
19.2
Fail to replace damaged or missing shingles.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
20.1
Fail to maintain an exterior wall and components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
20.2
Fail to maintain an exterior surface in good repair and protect it from the weather.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
21.1
Fail to maintain exterior doors and windows in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
22.1
Fail to maintain an exterior stair, porch, landing, balcony, or deck and components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
23.1
Fail to install an exterior handrail and/or guard in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
40.1
Fail to maintain the foundation and components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
43.1
Fail to secure a vacant, unoccupied or damaged building.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
43.2
Fail to take immediate steps to remove dangers to persons or property from a damaged building.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
43.3
Fail to take immediate steps to repair or cause the repair of a damaged building.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
  
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25.2
Fail to keep a required egress free from obstructions.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
26.2
Fail to maintain a property in a clean, sanitary and safe condition indoors.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
26.3
Fail to keep a building free from refuse and conditions that may cause a fire, health, or safety hazard.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
26.4
Fail to keep a building free from mould and, or mildew.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
26.5
Fail to maintain and control the humidity, moisture, and condensation level indoors.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
26.7
Fail to repair damages or defects that may cause mould growth.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
26.8
Fail to produce an indoor residential environmental quality report.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
Sect. 26.8 (1)
Fail to repair or cause to be repaired, the building in accordance with an indoor residential environmental quality report.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
27.1
Fail to keep a property free from an infestation by rodents, vermin, and insects.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
27.3
Fail to appropriately screen or seal openings to prevent the entry of rodents, vermin, or insects.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
27.4
Fail to remove or clean the remnants of an infestation.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
28.1
Fail to maintain interior stairs and components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
28.2
Fail to install an interior handrail and, or guard in accordance with Ontario Building Code.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
29.1
Fail to maintain interior doors or countertops and the components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
30.1
Fail to maintain interior walls and ceilings in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
31.1
Fail to maintain interior floors and flooring in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
32.4
Fail to maintain a supplied sink, washbasin, and bathtub or shower fixture in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
32.5
Cause or permit a toilet, urinal or bidet to be installed in a room other than a bathroom.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
32.6
Fail to maintain plumbing and the components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
33.3
Fail to finish a bathroom floor with a water repellent covering.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
33.4
Fail to have a water-resistant wall or ceiling covering around a bathtub or shower.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
33.5
Fail to maintain bathroom walls and ceilings in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
34.2
Fail to maintain a supplied kitchen appliance in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
34.3
Fail to maintain a supplied laundry appliance in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
34.4
Fail to supply a dedicated dryer exhaust discharging directly outdoors.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
34.5
Fail to maintain dryer exhaust ducts free from obstructions.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
36.1
Fail to maintain elevating devices in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
37.2
Fail to maintain electrical wiring, fixtures, switches, receptacles, and connections to them in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
37.5
Cause or permit the use of an extension cord where not permitted.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
38.2
Fail to maintain indoor artificial lighting and components thereof in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00
39.2
Fail to maintain systems of mechanical ventilation in good repair.
$250.00
$500.00
$750.00