Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 155-3
Repairs and cleanliness
Operative Text
A. The owner shall keep all and every part of a dwelling and the lot on which it is situated in good repair, clean and free from vermin, rodents, dirt, filth, garbage or other thing or matter dangerous to life or health. But the tenant shall also be liable if a violation is caused by his or her own willful act, assistance or negligence or that of any member of his or her family or household or his or her guests. B. In the event that such owner or occupant or person having charge of any house, store or other building and every person or corporation owning or being entitled to the possession of any vacant land or unimproved property shall fail to maintain such property as required herein, and correct said conditions within five days after notice by mail to said person from the Clerk-Treasurer of the Village or from the Superintendent of the Building Department, then the Board of Trustees may order such repairs made as are set forth in the notice and subsequently assess the cost upon the lands benefited thereby. C. Each owner of a multiple dwelling shall post, in a conspicuous place in a public area on the main floor of said building, a current legible notice on durable material indicating names, street addresses and telephone numbers of both the owner and the person to be contacted in matters relating to the operation and management of the premises with a copy to the Village Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of Cedarhurst. Either of the persons listed shall be available to respond to a call by a tenant or Village official at all times. If a message is left with a service, the owner, managing agent or superintendent shall respond within 60 minutes of the call.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 § 155-3 establishes a shared but unequal responsibility for keeping dwellings and their lots clean, safe, and free from pests and hazards. The primary duty falls on the property owner, but a tenant can be held liable when a violation results from their own willful conduct, negligence, or that of their household members or guests. The ordinance also requires that owners of multi-unit buildings post visible contact information for management and remain reachable around the clock, with a 60-minute callback requirement when a message is left with a service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 155-3, compliant property owners generally maintain every part of their dwelling and lot in good repair, free from vermin, filth, and health hazards at all times. Owners of multiple dwellings post a current, legible notice on durable material in a conspicuous public area on the main floor listing the owner's and a responsible contact person's names, addresses, and phone numbers, and file a copy with the Village Clerk-Treasurer. That contact — whether the owner, managing agent, or superintendent — remains available at all times and returns calls left with a service within 60 minutes, as required by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 155-3 gives tenants a basis to expect their landlord to keep the dwelling, common areas, and lot clean, pest-free, and in good repair. Tenants should be aware that the ordinance also assigns liability to them personally when a violation stems from their own willful acts, negligence, or the conduct of household members or guests. If conditions are not addressed, tenants may contact the Village Clerk-Treasurer or the Superintendent of the Building Department to trigger the notice process, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.