By-Law Buddy is an AI-powered assistant built to help Toronto residents understand the city's municipal by-laws. It uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to provide accurate, plain-language answers grounded in the official Toronto Municipal Code.
Type your question in plain language. No need to know the specific by-law chapter or section number.
Your question is matched against our database of Toronto Municipal Code chapters using intelligent keyword and topic matching.
Using the relevant by-law text as context, our AI generates a clear, plain-language answer with specific section citations.
Your answer includes the relevant rules, the enforcement process, realistic expectations, and next steps like how to file a complaint.
By-Law Buddy's knowledge base is built from the following chapters of the Toronto Municipal Code, publicly available at toronto.ca
By-Law Buddy is an AI-powered informational tool and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive for accuracy by grounding answers in the official Toronto Municipal Code, AI-generated responses may occasionally contain errors or omissions.
By-laws are subject to change. The information provided reflects the by-law text available at the time of our last data update and may not reflect the most recent amendments.
Always verify critical information by contacting the City of Toronto directly: