What is an ‘unsightly’ property?
An unsightly premise is one that is untidy, dirty and not maintained. An unsightly property can mean:
- grass on lawns in resident's own property is too long (does not include nature strip)
- the appearance of the premise is in need of maintenance work.
- vermin rats or mice due to unsightly premises
Unsightly premises and the law
The owner and/or occupier of land must not allow their property to become unsightly, overgrown or dangerous. Nature strips should be regularly maintained by the property residents.
Properties found to be unsightly will be issued with a compliance notice from Council. The notice will allow up to 21 days for improvements to be made.
If no improvements have been made, Council will then organise for maintenance to be carried out at the cost of the owner
How to enter a report
Complete a Merit
Unsightly premises > Private Property
Ask and record in the description of Merit:
- What is the exact problem?
- Is anything broken, e.g window, front
- Is there overgrown vegetation?
- Is the grass knee high?