Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 269-1
Responsibilities of owner and occupants
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The owner and occupant of land shall be severally charged with the duty of keeping such land and the buildings thereon at all times clear of overgrown grass, weeds or brush, and any and all kinds of rubbish, waste or refuse which is or which may become flammable, combustible or likely to catch or spread fire; and should any of the persons so charged fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this article or any part thereof, then said land and/or building shall become a public nuisance and shall be abated as provided in Chapter 237 , Nuisances, Abatement of.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-1, both the owner and the occupant of a property share an independent legal duty to keep the land and any buildings on it free of overgrown grass, weeds, brush, and any rubbish, waste, or refuse that is or could become flammable or combustible. The obligation falls on each party separately, meaning either can be held responsible regardless of the other's compliance. If either the owner or occupant fails to meet this standard, the property may be declared a public nuisance and subjected to abatement proceedings under Chapter 237 of the Babylon Village Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Babylon Village should be aware that § 269-1 places an independent duty on them—separate from any duty on the occupant—to ensure that all land and buildings are kept clear of overgrown vegetation and flammable or combustible debris at all times. Compliant operators typically establish routine maintenance schedules for lawn care, brush removal, and waste disposal, and document those efforts. Failure to maintain these standards can result in the property being declared a public nuisance and subject to formal abatement action under Chapter 237.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-1, occupants carry their own independent legal duty to keep the property free of overgrown grass, weeds, brush, and flammable or combustible refuse—separate from whatever duty the owner also bears. Tenants who believe a landlord's neglect is contributing to a violation may wish to document conditions and explore options such as contacting Babylon Village code enforcement or consulting a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding how the shared-duty structure of § 269-1 applies to a given living arrangement is something a housing counselor or attorney familiar with local ordinances can help clarify.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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