“That hedge is looking unruly. You can thank me later.”

A “vexatious” neighbour in Scarborough has recently filed over 58 complaints against their neighbours’ hedges, gardens, driveways, and properties that are apparently in violation of the city’s by-laws. Currently, even if the neighbors seek an exemption from these infractions, they’re still forced to pay $200 for an appeal. According to motion filed by city councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, “local residents witnessed an individual walking around the neighbourhood with a clip board and a measuring tape, apparently examining their properties.”

The motion, which is to be considered at the upcoming July 16 city council meeting, has two aims: first, for a solution to handle future “multiple complaints from one person, complaints that appear to be vexatious,” and second, to waive any appeal fees for these specific complaints. Assuming that the neighbours don’t pass the appeal, the residents will presumably have to cough up the money for their infractions.

Worst. Vigilante. Ever.

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Jeremy Schipper is an intern at Toronto Standard. You can follow him on Twitter at @jeromeoschipps.

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