Houses on residential block in Vancouver, BC

Property use and maintenance

We put limits on the things people can do on, and with, their property to help ensure that general standards of health, safety, and cleanliness are maintained for the benefit of everyone.

Private property concern

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Living in strata

Property use and maintenance: if you live in a strata, the rules are a bit different. Learn more.

Property use and maintenance by-laws

Learn more about limits on the things people can do on, and with, their property for the health, safety, and cleanliness of the community.

Abandoned and Vacated Buildings By-law

This by-law helps reduce risks from empty buildings, such as fire, collapse, pests, or break-ins, and protects nearby people and properties.

Residential elevators

Building owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing elevators and for keeping them in working condition at all times.

Parking tips, regulations, and by-laws

As the demand for on-street parking grows, we have introduced regulations under our parking by-laws in more areas of the city.

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