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Unsightly conditions

Unsightly conditions on premises caused by human activity or a failure to act is a local nuisance under section 17 of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (SA) as declared by Schedule 1 of the Act.

The declared conditions are listed below and require the opinion of an authorised officer that they have had an adverse effect on the amenity value of the area or caused the premises to be significantly out of conformity with the general appearance of neighbouring premises [Sch 1, cl 3]:

  • excessive or unconstrained rubbish, waste or vegetation
  • stockpiled, excessive or unconstrained disused or derelict items or material that a reasonable person would consider to be rubbish or waste
  • unauthorised graffiti left on a property – in the case of offensive graffiti, if left for more than 7 days; in any other case, if left for more than 28 days
  • a building left partially demolished or in a state of disrepair, dilapidation or damage.
Unsightly conditions  :  Last Revised: Wed Jun 17th 2026
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