Landscaping and Numberless Cars on City Land
The Environmental Monitoring Agency receives reports of blighted land and unregistered vehicles on city grounds.
Procedure for vehicles without license plates
There is a focus on removing vehicles, wrecks, trailers and similar items in the following situations:
- Vehicles without license plates on city land
- Vehicles posing pollution risks (e.g., oil or other contaminants)
- Vehicles posing safety hazards (e.g., broken windows or weak foundations)
Vehicles are generally not removed if:
- Located on private property, including business property.
- Located in common areas of multi-unit housing.
This applies as long as they don't pose pollution or safety risks.
Note that the Act on Multi-Owner Buildings No. 26/1994 (Chapter III) allows homeowners' associations to set rules for common areas, including parking lots. The act also outlines measures for dealing with rule violations.
How long does the owner have to remove the vehicle?
When an employee of the Public Health Authority confirms during inspection that an unregistered vehicle or large item is on city grounds, a warning notice is attached to the vehicle/item and the owner is given a deadline to remove it from city grounds.
The deadline is usually 14 days but may vary depending on circumstances. After the deadline, a contractor can remove the vehicle/item and store it for 30 days. If unclaimed within this period, the vehicle/item may be disposed of or sold at auction to cover removal costs.
Poor maintenance of properties
- The Environment Inspectorate handles complaints about litter and poor maintenance on private property.
- Property owners are responsible for keeping their land clean and tidy to avoid disturbing others.
- Report litter and poor maintenance on city land to the appropriate district depot.
Reykjavík Public Health
- Borgartún 12, 105 Reykjavík
- Service Center 411 1111