Montreal’s vacant building bylaw was created to hold owners accountable. But is it working?
;Resize=(620) "There are hundreds of vacant buildings in Montreal. As of January 1, 2026, owners must register them on a centralized list managed by the city if it has been vacant longer than a year. But as of the end of March, less than 20 per cent of vacant buildings were registered.")
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