Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 269-16
Responsibilities of owner, agent or occupant
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A. The owner, agent, or occupant of any business premises within the Incorporated Village of Babylon shall be responsible for the sanitary condition of premises owned or occupied by said owner, agent or occupant. It shall be unlawful for anyone to place, deposit or store, or cause to be placed, any refuse on his premises except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter 269 , Property Maintenance, and Chapter 302 , Solid Waste, Article I , Garbage Disposal, of the Code of the Village of Babylon. B. The owner, agent or occupant within the Incorporated Village of Babylon shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the sidewalk in front of and/or adjoining his premises.
Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-16 establishes that whoever owns, manages, or occupies a business property in the Incorporated Village of Babylon bears responsibility for keeping that property in a sanitary condition. Refuse may only be stored or placed on the premises in the manner prescribed by Chapter 269 and Chapter 302 of the Village Code; any other disposal is unlawful. The rule also extends that responsibility to the sidewalk immediately in front of or adjoining the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-16, compliant property owners and their agents generally ensure that refuse is stored and disposed of strictly in accordance with Chapter 269 and Chapter 302 of the Village Code, and that no unauthorized accumulation of waste occurs on the property. Operators also maintain the cleanliness of the sidewalk directly adjacent to their premises as an ongoing obligation, not merely when a complaint arises. Keeping records of waste-removal schedules and sidewalk-maintenance practices is a common approach among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 269 § 269-16 places sanitation responsibilities on owners, agents, and occupants alike, meaning business tenants who occupy premises share in the duty to keep the property and adjoining sidewalk clean. If a tenant believes an owner or agent is failing to meet these obligations—such as allowing refuse to accumulate improperly—they may consider raising the issue directly with Village authorities or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local code enforcement. Documenting conditions with dated photographs and written communications can help establish a record if a formal complaint becomes relevant.
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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